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October 8, 2017

A Trailblazing New Law in Illinois Will Dramatically Expand Temp Workers’ Rights

Jeff Schurke In These Times

The legislation, which addresses job insecurity, hiring discrimination and workplace safety, was championed by the Chicago Workers’ Collaborative (CWC) and Warehouse Workers for Justice (WWJ), as well as the Illinois AFL-CIO and Raise the Floor Alliance, a coalition of eight Chicago worker centers.

October 8, 2017

'We Built This': 'Black-ish' Makes A Piercing, Vital Juneteenth Musical

Linda Holmes NPR

Part of what made the episode so bracing was this combination of serious material — the way holidays announce whose history is important — and biting jokes that would have no place in your ordinary Let's Learn A Leson episode of TV.

October 7, 2017

Hurricane Maria Could Lead to National Public Health Crisis

David Dayen The American Prospect

Some critical prescription drugs are only made on the island, and Hurricane Maria halted production at dozens of pharmaceutical factories.

October 7, 2017

A ‘Sonic Attack’ on Diplomats in Cuba? These Scientists Doubt It

Carl Zimmer The New York Times

Sound can cause discomfort and even serious harm, and researchers have explored the idea of sonic weaponry for years. But scientists doubt a hidden ultrasound weapon can explain what happened in Cuba.

October 7, 2017

The Epic Systems Oral Argument Did Not Go Well for the Employers (Though it May Not Matter)

Andrew Strom On Labor

It’s worth noting how much the five Republican appointees on the Court would have to put their thumbs on the scale to rule in favor of the employers.

October 7, 2017

Donald Trump’s Dangerously Coherent Agenda

John Nichols Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung

President Trump’s agenda is disturbingly coherent, and it is based around militarism, austerity, social division, voter suppression, and right-wing authoritarianism.

October 7, 2017