Going Nuclear on the U.S. Military Budget
TomDispatch
Why It’s Time to Make Deep Cuts at the Pentagon
The Great American Teacher Exodus
Jacobin
Chronic disinvestment in public education, a corporate reform model that punishes student poverty, and the pandemic’s disruption of school life are making it impossible for teachers to do the job they love. Many educators are at their breaking point
India’s community health workers’ struggle for recognition
Roar Magazine
India’s community health workers and activists are rallying under the slogan “Community health work is work!” to demand fair pay and treatment for the essential services they provide.
Why US Lawmakers Should Witness the Israeli Occupation Firsthand
+972 Magazine
A visit by Reps. Jamaal Bowman and Mark Pocan to my Palestinian village affirmed the value of politicians learning about Israel's policies on the ground.
The Father of Environmental Justice, on Whether We’re All Doomed
Vox
Robert Bullard joined Vox Conversations to discuss the global struggle to keep this world safe to live in, and how racism gets in the way.
Dark Chocolate's flavanol may help to protect the heart.
Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
Observational studies suggest a link between high cocoa or chocolate intake of 6 grams daily (1-2 small squares) and a reduced risk of heart disease and mortality, possibly in part by reducing blood pressure and inflammation.
In Buffalo and After: Democratic Socialists Vs. Republican Democrats
Common Dreams
India Walton won the support of Black Buffalo, and built a network that didn't exist before. The city's left is stronger as a result.
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