With experts saying to avoid crowded places because of the novel coronavirus, what should you do about grocery shopping?
From Consumer Reports: How to protect against coronavirus while grocery shopping
What do we pay for taxes and health care now, and are we getting enough value for our money?
Bernie Sanders's plans might either save Chris' family money, get them much better healthcare or maybe, do both.
Joe Biden’s sorry history of legislating to lock up blacks and Latinos to please white people and cops
In this article, the New York Times provides all of the sordid the details required to make your heart ache by providing a time line chronicling how Joe Biden used his power as a young legislator to systematically pass laws which built more prisons and locked hundreds of thousands of black and brown people up in them … while he lied to black leaders, convincing them to support the draconian laws that hugely increased the number of inmates incarcerated in the 1980s and 90s – some, for life – and incinerated the stability of family life in these communities.
New Jersey sick days for individuals & parents – licencia pagada por enfermedad para individuos y padres
En 2019 New Jersey adoptó leyes que permiten trabajadores a tomar licencia pagada por enfermedad. Todos los que trabajan en el estado de New Jersey tienen el derecho a estos beneficios para su proprio salud. Además, padres y guardianes pueden usar su licencia para el cuidado de sus hijos. Aprenda más visitando al nj.gov/labor ó mysickdays.nj.gov.
In 2019 New Jersey adopted laws that allow workers paid time off. All whom work in New Jersey have access to these benefits. Parents and guardians can use these benefits to care for their children, or to care for their own health. Visit nj.gov/labor or mysickdays.nj.gov to learn more.
Brazilian scientist discovers that ultra-processed foods are making people fat, not fats and sugar.
Doctor and scientist Carlos Monteiro observed that obesity and tooth decay were blooming out of control in poor rural Brazilian communities. After observation and analysis, he concluded that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are causing these escalating health issues, rather than any other individually identifiable factors like foods being high in fats or sugars. Monteiro created a category scale and called these foods Group 4. This is how they are described:
“The final category, group 4, is unlike any of the others. Group 4 foods tend to consist largely of the sugars, oils and starches from group 2, but instead of being used sparingly to make fresh food more delicious, these ingredients are now transformed through colours, emulsifiers, flavourings and other additives to become more palatable. They contain ingredients unfamiliar to domestic kitchens such as soy protein isolate (in cereal bars or shakes with added protein) and “mechanically separated meat” (turkey hotdogs, sausage rolls).
Pablo lucha en Washington para derechos por obreros agrícolas
Un Dreamer de California que trabajaba 16 años en la agricultura sin documentos ni acceso a los mismos derechos que tengan otros empleados y residentes legales, visitó a Washington y tuvo el chance de contar su historia personal y abogar por los derechos de otros que continuan en esa misma situación.
El programa apoyado por Pablo Martínez Perez es el Farm Workforce Modernization Act, lo cuál crearía un camino a la legalización residencial para trabajadores agrícolas indocumentados.
Martínez contó a un reportero del noticiero Voices of Monterey Bay, “These agricultural (workers) need to get out of the shadows and they want the opportunity to be part of the community and participate in the community just like any other person would do.”
Learn how to answer the top 10 interview questions
Mr. Weldon Montague of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development in Newark, New Jersey shared this video and advice:
Many of my job seekers need to become much more savvy in the art of interviewing. The difference between getting hired or not may strongly depend on how well you answer questions at your interview, so if you are seriously seeking employment, watch and learn.
Congresspeople’s kids’ don’t need to pay student loans: truth or myth?
Congresspeople's kids' don't need to pay student loans: truth or myth? #p2
Much evidence points to Tulsi Gabbard being a conservative shill and Russian sympathizer – but is it credible?
Much evidence points to Tulsi Gabbard being a conservative shill and Russian sympathizer – but is it credible?
The movie Harriet hits theaters November 1
Harriet, the story of Harriet Tubman, in theatres Nov 1. Can't want to be inspired! #p2
Is running the US government based too much on ‘norms’ – and not enough on rule of law?
I read the Vox article Are We In a Constitutional Crisis Yet? with a mix of interest, curiosity and concern. While all of the 13 law professionals interviewed agree that we’re in a difficult situation in regards to how the United States government is being run today, some say we’re not in a Constitutional crisis until the president refuses to obey a court order – an order which could be issued if Congress’ demands for information relating to its task of rounding up materials needed to impeach government officials are ignored.
Pacifica Radio ignores court order and continues dismantling WBAI
WBAI radio was abruptly shut down on 07 Oct 2019 by parent company, the Pacifica Fdn. Employees were fired, locked out and Pacifica has ignored a court order to restore WBAI's operations #p2
Ivy League candidate’s hopes are dashed by police in Dear Martin (book)
Dear Martin, a New York Times bestseller by Nic Stone: When a young black man is racially profiled by the police, his hopes for an Ivy League future disappear. Review: “Absolutely incredible, honest, gut-wrenching. A must read” (Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give).
Teen/Young Adult book featured for Nook Sept 29 2019 only for $1.99 (regular price $9.99).
In NYC you can still hate immigrants – but now it’s illegal to say so
If you’re the type who enjoys hating on immigrants, telling people, “Go back home!” or threatening to call immigration on somebody, well, a word to the wise. Whilst in New York City, best keep those thoughts to yourself, ’cause now it’s illegal to speak them.
If you really can’t stop yourself from hating immigrants out loud, there’s a remedy for that: be prepared to pay the city a fine of up to $250,000 smackeroonies.
If you have the urge to scream at a 16 year old, you may need The Greta Helpline
Some people are outraged that a 16 year old child is the only global citizen courageous enough to stand up to world leaders and explain the facts about climate change. They don’t want anyone talking about science, or obligations, or the fact that the world will come to an end if we don’t make some serious changes. And if anyone is going to talk about these things, it sure as heck should not be a child.
Luckily for the outraged, salvation has arrived! The Greta Thunberg Helpline has been set up just for adults angry at a child and needing to vent.