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Naomi Klein, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Chenjerai Kumanyika and Astra Taylor on the corporate coup—and how progressives can win by organizing to capture the groundswell of public opinion.
Now Is the Time for Big Ideas
A post-inauguration roundtable hosted by Haymarket Books with Naomi Klein, Chenjerai Kumanyika, Astra Taylor and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor on the dismantling of the administrative state and the path to…
inthesetimes.com
March 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Harrison, whose plasma contained a rare antibody, rolled up his sleeve 1,173 times from 1954 to 2018. The Australian is credited with helping 2.4 million babies and advancing scientific research.
James Harrison, whose blood donations saved over 2 million babies, has died
Harrison, whose plasma contained a rare antibody, rolled up his sleeve 1,173 times from 1954 to 2018. The Australian is credited with helping 2.4 million babies and advancing scientific research.
www.npr.org
March 4, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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“The problem with D.E.I. is not that it went too far but that it has not gone far enough.” Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor on the right’s fixation with ending anti-racism efforts.
The War on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
D.E.I. programs faced legitimate criticisms, but the Trump Administration’s actions make clear that we can’t achieve color-blindness on command.
www.newyorker.com
February 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Dozens of studies in recent years have linked ultra-processed fare to health problems such as high blood pressure and heart attacks, and also to some problems that one might not expect: cancer, anxiety, dementia, and early death.
Why Is the American Diet So Deadly?
A scientist tried to discredit the theory that ultra-processed foods are killing us. Instead, he overturned his own understanding of obesity.
nyer.cm
February 8, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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Corporate Coup in Global Context

Join @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @chenjerai.bsky.social, @astra.bsky.social, & @keeanga.bsky.social for an emergency town hall on the accelerating corporate dominance of our societies

Mon., Feb. 17 at 5:00 pm ET

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February 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Despite well-established benefits—methadone reduces overdose deaths by as much as 59 percent—and low risks, methadone is the only prescription drug that doctors cannot call into a pharmacy.

Will Congress ever "liberate" methadone?
Will Congress ever “liberate” methadone?
Drug user activists are teaming up with doctors and legislators to upend a degrading clinic system.
www.motherjones.com
February 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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RAYE performing ‘Oscar Winning Tears’ at the #GRAMMYs  .
February 3, 2025 at 2:34 AM