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I wrote my first book review on Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower. The novel published in 1993, opens in July 2024 in a highly capitalist America. As readers follow the protagonist Lauren Olamina and catch up to the timeline in Butler’s imagination, we wonder how Butler could’ve “predicted” so much. Should we be concerned that novels deemed “post-apocalyptic” resemble reality? I interview readers of Butler as they explain why this is a cautionary tale—now more than ever. Read my analysis for YES! Media https://lnkd.in/gXd9WyrG

Street selling is a risky activity in Mexico City. But the mercaditas movement aims to empower women and nonbinary sellers to protect themselves from economic exploitation. Visit the link below to meet the Mercaditas fighting for fairness in Mexico.

In the face of catastrophic climate change and the genocide in Gaza, can the world afford to hold a spectacle such as the Olympics?

How can we harness the power of nature for better health outcomes? Our latest article explores the growing trend of nature prescriptions and their incredible impact on diet and exercise routines. Learn how stepping outside can enhance your wellbeing and join the conversation on natural health solutions. 🌳🍃

OSHA has released a draft of a proposed rule aimed at preventing heat injury and illness among U.S. workers. Read our latest on extreme heat conditions in California and their impact on workers, particularly in agricultural fields.

Nearly 160 years after Douglass first delivered the iconic address, his questions and the challenges he issues to those who call themselves "Americans" are as relevant as ever. Visit the link. below to find an abridged version of Douglass' address, and find the full, unabridged speech at The Root.

Independence Day is tough on coastal ecosystems where Americans flock to beach parties and communities are left with the mess. Here's how to do it better.

"Communities of color have led the movement against police violence for decades, recognizing that the institution of policing is rooted in racism. 'Historically, those who were involved in lynching people in our community were local judges and sheriffs up into the 1950s and '60s. We have continued to have similar incidents with police departments and abuse,' says April Albright, legal director of Black Voters Matter." Visit the link below to read the full article.

In light of the aggressive right-wing attacks on the LGBTQ community, the Boy Scouts' rebranding effort seems courageous. But according to Mike De Socio, author of the new book Morally Straight: How the Fight for LGBTQ Inclusion Changed the Boy Scouts—and America, it's more complicated than that.

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