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Choosing a lasting and fulfilling career is a big decision, but getting to that point involves a lot of smaller considerations. Here's how to decide which career is right for you, especially if you’re unsure of where to start. https://lnkd.in/exQ8krek

Who wouldn’t want unlimited paid time off? While getting as much paid vacation as you want sounds ideal, there’s more to this workplace benefit than first meets the eye – and it has generated plenty of controversy in organizations.  https://lnkd.in/eSDuWGvw

New in U.S. News Opinion by Nicole Hockley and Chethan Sathya: As a pediatric surgeon and the mother of Dylan Hockley, who was just 6 years old when he was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on Dec. 14, 2012, we know that real action starts at home and requires effort from parents, advocates, lawmakers and more. https://lnkd.in/eawPpVef

New in U.S. News Opinion by Dr. Jean Accius: Everyone deserves the freedom to live healthier and more productive lives, which also ensures that our nation will be healthier and more competitive economically for generations to come. https://lnkd.in/edAJ7_gg

The Federal Trade Commission's ban on noncompete agreements could increase mobility for workers nationwide, eliminating contractual barriers that bar employees from seeking new job opportunities or starting competing companies for a prescribed time period. https://lnkd.in/eZr4fuxu

Join U.S. News at the Global Black Economic Forum Business Summit at #ESSENCEFEST on July 5 as we continue our conversations on #equity, this time with Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Mayor Rex Richardson. Couldn’t join us in person? Check out video here: https://lnkd.in/e7KeJE_c

New in U.S. News Opinion by Dan Akerson: At the center of celebrations on July Fourth is our flag – the symbol of our country. But the very symbol of unity has of late become a tool of disunity, hijacked by right-wing, so-called patriots whose very actions undermine rather than strengthen our freedom, democracy and what our flag represents. https://lnkd.in/endxepVU

A couple with a civil union can obtain some of the same benefits and protections – as well as legal responsibilities – as married couples. Some people might want to be in a civil union before marriage, or forever. https://lnkd.in/eDXnmpUW

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to addressing such wealth disparities among different racial groups, but doing a deep examination into the data and the problems and embracing cross-sector collaboration is key, according to a panel of experts who spoke at the recent State of Equity in America forum hosted by the U.S. News & World Report. https://lnkd.in/eVmSGx-w