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3 Years After a Landmark Law, Some Pregnant Workers Still Don’t Get Basic Accommodations
Companies have denied requests from women asking to sit during work or take extra breaks, leading some of them to develop health complications or take unpaid leave. Source link
New York City Finally Has a Rest Hub for Delivery Workers
Prajwal Bhat Five years after they began organizing for it, deliveristas have a space to rest and charge their e-bikes. The post New York City Finally Has a Rest Hub for Delivery Workers appeared first on The Nation. Source link
A Major Taboo Was Broken at the DNC Last Weekend
James Zogby An AIPAC-specific resolution didn’t make it through the party’s meeting. But I’ve never seen such an open debate about the role of pro-Israel money before. The post A Major Taboo Was Broken at the DNC Last Weekend appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Noem, Bondi
Barry Blitt In full flight. The post Noem, Bondi appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Global Wildlife Trade Fuels Spread of Disease from Animals to People
Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products poses spillover risks, a new study suggests. Source link
How to Treat and Prevent Calluses on the Feet
It’s almost sandal season, which means it’s time to get your feet in shape. Source link
The EEOC Is No Longer Protecting Federal Workers From Gender Identity Discrimination
Bryce Covert Recent decisions mean the agency will no longer process claims regarding harassment, the denial of bathroom use, or discrimination in hiring, firing, or promotion on the basis of gender identity. The post The EEOC Is No Longer Protecting Federal Workers From Gender Identity Discrimination appeared first on The Nation. Source link
15 Bucks a Signature: The Crisis of Money in US Politics Is Growing
Katrina vanden Heuvel The fight over California’s billionaire tax is just the latest symptom of a crisis that has escalated since 2010. The post 15 Bucks a Signature: The Crisis of Money in US Politics Is Growing appeared first on The Nation. Source link
The EEOC Is No Longer Protecting Federal Workers From Gender Identity Discrimination
Bryce Covert Recent decisions mean the agency will no longer process claims regarding harassment, the denial of bathroom use, or discrimination in hiring, firing, or promotion on the basis of gender identity. The post The EEOC Is No Longer Protecting Federal Workers From Gender Identity Discrimination appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Urban living may be causing big changes to our oestrogen levels
Some gut bacteria recycle discarded sex hormones, like oestrogens, back into the body. The level of these bacteria seems to be higher in industrialised societies, which could have big implications for our health Source link