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Even when they aren't fired for being pregnant or gay, teachers face strict moral demands

  • Written by Kyle Greenwalt, Associate Professor, Michigan State University
Even when they aren't fired for being pregnant or gay, teachers face strict moral demandsChances are she could be fired for 'moral turpitude.'ESB Professional/Shutterstock.com

Pregnant teachers in classrooms are routine these days. But the law didn’t always protect expectant women in any workplace.

As part of her stump speech, Sen. Elizabeth Warren tells a story about being fired from her job as a speech pathologist for special...

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