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Origin | Movie

January 26, 2024

A docudrama based on the life and work of author Isabel Wilkerson (The Warmth of Other Suns, Origin). Now in theaters.

UAW Endorses President Biden

January 26, 2024

UAW President Shawn Fain: "If our endorsements must be earned, Joe Biden has earned it...the UAW is endorsing Joe Biden for president of the United States."

January 26, 2024

SEIU Calls for Cease-Fire, Joins UAW and a Shifting Labor Movement

Jessica Corbett Working in These Times

Union President speaking into a cell phone in the foreground with members behind her.

“SEIU members understand that working people often feel the impact of war most deeply and bear the brunt of its terrible consequences.”

January 26, 2024

Abortion Ban States Have Seen 65K Pregnancies From Rape, Study Estimates

Adriel Bettelheim Axios

Using data from the CDC, the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the FBI, researchers estimate that 519,981 rapes occurred in states with bans since Roe was overturned. They project 64,565 pregnancies resulted from rape.

January 26, 2024

Moderna’s COVID Vaccine Price Hike Reveals Government’s Failure

Lily H. Meyersohn The American Prospect

The U.S. co-invented the mRNA vaccine. So why doesn’t it act like it?

January 26, 2024

Your Body Already Has Its Own Version of Ozempic

Christopher Damman The Conversation

Despite our great aspiration for quick fixes, it’s very possible that a healthy lifestyle remains the most important way to manage metabolic disease and overall health

January 26, 2024

Friday Nite Videos | January 26, 2024

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