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A program in Flint, Mich., offers women $1,500 as soon as their pregnancies are confirmed, and another $500 a month after their babies are born. The result has been lowered rates of maternal postpartum depression, stabilized families’ housing, improved infant outcomes, and a saving of millions of dollars in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit spending. The US town that pays every pregnant woman $1,500: ‘We’re…
Elon Musk promised a predominantly Black community in Memphis that he would build the planet’s most powerful supercomputer in their neighborhood that would create hundreds of jobs and millions in tax revenues. However, in doing so he bypassed environmental review processes and now is pumping tons of toxic nitrogen oxides into a region that is already choking on industrial pollution. The neighborhood is fighting back. A Historic Black Community Takes On the World’s Richest Man Over Environmental Racism https://capitalbnews.org/musk-xai-memphis-black-neighborhood-pollution…
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Americans view capitalism more favorably than they do socialism, but the gap is narrowing. Capitalism’s popularity is shrinking rapidly while socialism’s is holding steady. Image of Capitalism Slips to 54% in U.S. https://news.gallup.com/poll/694835/image-capitalism-slips.aspx Related Reading
Ikaria, an island in the Aegean Sea about seven hours east of Athens, operates on a barter economy, but it’s not just about avoiding money. It’s about resisting the kind of detachment that money can create. What It’s Like to Trade for Food and Lodging on Greece’s Bartering Island https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/ikaria-greece-barter-island Related Reading
Billionaire CEOs in the U.S. often push for a “maximum wage” cap on worker pay, even as they rake in huge salaries and bonuses. They argue it keeps costs down and helps companies stay competitive. Yet, income gaps keep growing, with the top one percent holding more wealth than ever. Implementing a maximum wage or…
“Climate solutions are still moving forward. In every corner of the country, people are working as tirelessly as ever to address this crisis in creative, holistic, and equitable ways. And as national and international policies largely fail to meet the moment — or, in some cases, actively fly in the face of progress — the…
Think local! As social safety nets weaken and wealth concentrates rapidly at the top, a solidarity economy, focusing on mutual aid, cooperation, and local alternatives, is crucial. Why we need a solidarity economy now https://www.shareable.net/why-we-need-a-solidarity-economy-now/ Related Reading
Public libraries offer a crucial resource for accessing high-quality, paywalled journalism, combating the spread of disinformation and extremist ideologies. Our libraries provide free access to news databases and publications through apps and online portals, empowering citizens to be informed and combat the influence of malicious actors. Your Library Card Can Break Paywalls — Here’s How…
Experts believe that the traditional strategies of mandatory arrests and reeducating men about women’s attitudes in domestic abuse cases are ineffective. Recent research advocates for more therapeutic, less punitive approaches, such as programs focusing on emotional management and psychological flexibility. Can a shift in strategy reduce intimate partner violence? https://knowablemagazine.org/content/article/the-mind/2025/new-strategies-to-reduce-intimate-partner-violence Related Reading
Our path is clear. A strong, unified movement built on intersectional solidarity is essential to effectively resist the rise of fascism and protect the rights of all individuals. Recognizing the interconnectedness of various social justice issues is key to building a more just and equitable society. We must unite. Now. Fighting Fascism Through Solidarity https://inthesetimes.com/article/solidarity-fascism-abortion-reproductive-rights-immigration-lgbtq-rights…