Soledad had her hours cut in half when the pandemic hit. Then her pregnancy developed serious problems By Ela Banerjee-Soledad Castillo/Saloncom This is an excerpt from the Unheard Voices of the Pandemic series from Voice of Witness. Interview and editing by Ela Banerjee, community partnership coordinator at Voice of Witness. Soledad Castillo is a narrator inContinue reading ““How are we going to pay these bills?”: Losing income to the pandemic when medical catastrophe hits”
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PRIDE: Before the Rainbow
Do you have 45 minutes? Today over 4 million people in San Francisco and New York City will attend the pride celebrations. Two of the largest celebrations on the planet. Through the years there has been growing criticism about the politicization and commercialization of the pride celebrations. There are some in the gay community whoContinue reading “PRIDE: Before the Rainbow”
White’s only Clubhouse in Sacramento?
A white only clubhouse in racially diverse Sacramento? Teshawn Solomon said, a manager repeatedly called him Nigger AND built a clubhouse out of cardboard boxes around his and other employees desks with the words “White Only” spray painted on the boxes. In an article in the Sacramento Bee, Solomon said he reportedContinue reading “White’s only Clubhouse in Sacramento?”
Are you being ‘GASLIGHTED’? The subtle red flags you’re being emotionally manipulated in the office, at home or in your relationship
GASLIGHTING, is a term to describe people who emotionally abuse others They can distort your mind by planting seeds of self-doubt without you knowing behavioral expert Grazina Fechner reveals the warning signs By:Cindy Tran/Daily Mail Australia To the outside world, they lead a seemingly happy life.But behind closed doors, they can deliberately distort your mindContinue reading “Are you being ‘GASLIGHTED’? The subtle red flags you’re being emotionally manipulated in the office, at home or in your relationship”
Having a rough time finding work? or keeping work. Could it be da Ganja? da Weed? da marijuana?
The US unemployment rate is currently 4.2 percent. It a very good time for those looking for work? Are you filling out applications, sending resumes and not getting a call after the interview? Do you smoke? You may have an Epic resume with stellar references and a Oscar winning smile. . An oder can undoContinue reading “Having a rough time finding work? or keeping work. Could it be da Ganja? da Weed? da marijuana?”
THAT GOOGLE MANIFESTO REALLY PUT EXECUTIVES IN A BIND (Google and Women)
By: Nitasha Tiku/Wired A GOOGLE EMPLOYEE’S screed against workplace diversity thrust company executives into a tight spot: Discipline the author and risk criticism that Google is censoring speech, or stand by and inflame concerns that the company does not welcome women, an issue that is already the source of internal debate and a government investigation. TheContinue reading “THAT GOOGLE MANIFESTO REALLY PUT EXECUTIVES IN A BIND (Google and Women)”
While you were sleeping 45 made it easier for companies to discriminate against Gays and other members of the LGBT Community
Perhaps he was looking for Ultra Conservative Cred. On Monday, 45 reversed an Executive order put in place in 2014 by then President Obama that prohibited the federal government from contracting with firms that discriminated based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Way, way, waaaay back in January. 45 told LGBT right advocates basically notContinue reading “While you were sleeping 45 made it easier for companies to discriminate against Gays and other members of the LGBT Community”
Robin Hood? Portland Oregon Takes on Income Inequality
The city council of Portland in Oregon will vote on Wednesday whether to impose a tax on companies whose CEO’s pay exceeds the median salary of their workers by a ratio of more than 100-to-one. The measure, which was proposed by Portland city commissioner and former environmental lawyer Steve Novick, will take advantage of the factContinue reading “Robin Hood? Portland Oregon Takes on Income Inequality”
A Window into the Future? Record number of car buyers ‘upside down’ on trade-ins
Record number of car buyers ‘upside down’ on trade-ins BY:Greg Gardiner/Detroit Free Press The wave of easy credit and longer auto loans has left a record percentage of consumers trading in vehicles that are worth less than what they owe on their loans. In auto finance parlance, these folks are underwater, or upside down. They already are affectingContinue reading “A Window into the Future? Record number of car buyers ‘upside down’ on trade-ins”
Will the next President of France be a Conservative? Eight things to know about Fillon – ‘The French Thatcher’
After winning the rightwing presidential primary, François Fillon will now be installed as the favorite to win next year’s presidential election. Here’s what you need to know about the open admirer of Margaret Thatcher. He’s a big fan of Margaret Thatcher Openly saying you are an admirer of the former Conservative British Prime Minister isContinue reading “Will the next President of France be a Conservative? Eight things to know about Fillon – ‘The French Thatcher’”
