Why the Hollywood Strike Matters to All of Us

Ethan Marcotte WBUR cognoscenti
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These two unions are taking the threats of AI seriously — and the rest of us should, too. Now’s the time to form a union with your coworkers, and discuss what protections you’ll need to face this moment.

How To Eat Carbs (Without Regrets)

Christopher Damman The Conversation
Fiber is your body’s natural guide to weight management – rather than cutting carbs out of your diet, eat them in their original fiber packaging instead

The Squad’s Many Left-Wing Accomplishments

Branko Marcetic Jacobin
They are often savaged from the Left these days. But left-wing vitriol is unwarranted: it ignores the Squad’s many progressive accomplishments and their legislation’s aid to activist campaigns.

Why There’s Joy in Right-Wing Media Mudville

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Kareem Substack
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's take on why right-wing media and politicians hate the U.S. women's soccer team and are celebrating its loss at the World Cup.