4 countries where women have gained political power—and the obstacles they still face
Activists in Bolivia, New Zealand, Iraq, and Afghanistan have made huge advances, but cultural resistance—and even violence—are still barriers to overcome.
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‘Street Medics’ Fight COVID-19 And Tend To Protesters’ Wounds
Off-duty nurses, security guards, ambulance workers and others have joined protests against racism and police brutality to work as medics. “When we see suffering, that’s where we go,” says one.
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The ‘Concerned Citizen Who Happens To Be Armed’ Is Showing Up At Protests
As anti-racism protests continue, people with guns are now coming to them. Rampant rumors of antifa violence draw some; others say they are protecting protesters.
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The coronavirus didn’t break America. It revealed what was already broken.
Source: We Are Living in a Failed State
Hamdi Ulukaya: The anti-CEO playbook
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As The Coronavirus Tore Through Seattle, These Sex Workers Built A Hand Sanitizer Factory
On the streets, hand sanitizer is as important as condoms. So two sex workers and a vape-juice entrepreneur hatched a plan to produce gallons of it.
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