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Labor September 3, 2025

Labor Day and May Day emerged from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America

by Jeffrey Sklansky, University of Illinois Chicago, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Most of the world observes International Workers’ Day on May 1 or the…

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Government & Politics September 2, 2025

Georgia Democrats hope an anti-Trump mood could propel state Senate candidate to upset win in runoff

by Maya Homan, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 30, 2025 The winds of change might be blowing through Georgia. At least,…

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Business & Economy September 2, 2025

The US really is unlike other rich countries when it comes to job insecurity – and AI could make it even more ‘exceptional’

by Jeffrey C. Dixon, College of the Holy Cross, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] How will AI affect American workers? There are two major narratives…

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Health & Wellness September 1, 2025

New Covid shots arriving in pharmacies. Why you may need a prescription – for now

This article by Rebecca Grapevine first appeared in Healthbeat, republished with permission. Rebecca Grapevine, Healthbeat Aug 29, 2025 at 6:04pm EDT Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free…

Health & Wellness September 1, 2025

‘I hope this is a tipping point’: 3 CDC leaders walk out over RFK Jr. policies

This article by Rebecca Grapevine first appeared in Healthbeat, republished with permission. Rebecca Grapevine, Healthbeat Aug 28, 2025 at 7:45pm EDT Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free…

Government & Politics September 1, 2025

Active Clubs are white supremacy’s new, dangerous frontier

by Art Jipson, University of Dayton, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Small local organizations called Active Clubs have spread widely across the U.S. and internationally,…

Business & Economy September 1, 2025

American capitalism is being remade by state power

by H. Sami Karaca, Boston University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Is the Trump administration trying to reshape American capitalism? Recent moves by Washington, such…

Health & Wellness August 28, 2025

As Measles Exploded, Officials in Texas Looked to CDC Scientists. Under Trump, No One Answered.

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen August 25, 2025 As measles surged in Texas early this year, the Trump administration’s…

Government & Politics August 28, 2025

Georgia teacher fired over LGBTQ book continues to fight her termination, school district policies

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] August 28, 2025 A federal judge in Atlanta paused a challenge against school district…

Health & Wellness August 28, 2025

How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker

by Abigail Folberg, University of Nebraska Omaha and Brittany Givens Rassoolkhani, University of Kentucky, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] President Donald Trump’s administration has dramatically…

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Health & Wellness December 15, 2025

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

This article by Lisa Rab first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Lisa Rab December 15, 2025 If you are pregnant or a new mother who is struggling…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

US House GOP preps health care bill for vote before new year

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] December 12, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans released a health care bill Friday…

Environment December 15, 2025

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

by Suvrat Dhanorkar, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering…

Government & Politics December 15, 2025

Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women’s suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs

by Seth T. Kannarr, University of Tennessee, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The culture wars have arrived at the U.S. Mint. Commemorative coins aimed at…

Science & Technology December 15, 2025

Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?

by Theodore J. Kury, University of Florida, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The amount of electricity data centers use in the U.S. in the coming…

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