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November 18, 2022

Inauguration Poem

Lynn Melnick Verse Daily

Poet Lynn Melnick captures a moment traumatic violence, what she calls “inauguration,” and its lasting effect: “there was always dread.”

November 18, 2022

How Millions of Gig Workers Could Be Impacted by a New Labor Rule

Gabriel Thompson Capital and Main

photo from inside a car with a sign LYFT atop the dash board

For the first time, they could qualify as employees and enjoy benefits and rights that have been off-limits for years.

November 18, 2022

Male Fertility Is Declining – Studies Show That Environmental Toxins Could Be a Reason

Ryan P. Smith The Conversation

One in 8 couples in the U.S. struggles with infertility. In male infertility, the issue is not only the declining number of sperm produced, but the reduced motility (level of activity). Does environmental toxicity contribute to male infertility?

November 18, 2022

New Bernie Book: “It’s OK To Be Angry About Capitalism”

Sarah Shaffi The Guardian

It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism, out next year, will outline Sanders' vision for 'political revolution' and argue the world needs to ‘recognize that economic rights are human rights’

November 18, 2022