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Who Knew Tumors Have Their Own Microbiomes?

Carl Zimmer The New York Times
New research reveals that cancer is rife with bacteria and fungi — a rich ecosystem that scientists say offers new possibilities for the detection and even the treatment of cancer

Long Live Jeff Perry

Gene Bruskin The Stansbury Forum
Jeff was a glorious model of a human being. Not a man without flaws, but a man with great passion, intelligence, determination, caring, humility, generosity, and an unwavering drive toward justice.

1-2-3-4; We Don’t Want Your F—Ing War!

Harold Meyerson The American Prospect
In just five days after Putin's speech calling up 300,000 reservists, the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, citing government sources, reported that 261,000 Russian men had fled the country.

Labor Is on the Offensive

Todd E. Vachon Barron's
Aided by a historically tight labor market and a supportive president and National Labor Relations Board, unionized workers have been able to use their newfound leverage to win demands that forward their agenda.

What Antisemitism Is, What It Is Not, and Why It Matters

Donna Nevel South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Antisemitism, like all forms of injustice, harms people and communities. Many Jewish organizations speak about criticism of Israel or Zionism as antisemitic, but that is a misuse and, in fact, an abuse of what antisemitism is.
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