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Illegal mistreatment in Chinese factories

vendredi 9 décembre 2016 à 01:00

Illegal mistreatment of workers is the norm in Chinese factories (in this case, making cheap toys for westerners).

Thug violence against Native Americans

vendredi 9 décembre 2016 à 01:00

Police Violence Against Native Americans Goes Far Beyond Standing Rock.

Cognitive ability and time spent with mother

vendredi 9 décembre 2016 à 01:00

A study has found that a child's cognitive ability correlates with how much time they spend with their mothers in ages 3-7.

This may or may not be true for fathers too; the study did not get much data about fathers.

In other words, pushing parents back into full-time work could impose a lasting handicap on their children.

Uber's price covers only 40% of its cost

vendredi 9 décembre 2016 à 01:00

The price of an Uber ride is only around 40% of its cost. This shows how intensely much the company is running at a loss.

The only way this can be rational is if Uber plans to greatly increase its fees (perhaps after destroying its competitors) or else greatly reduce costs (by getting rid of drivers).

Either way, let's not help Uber bring that future about.

Urgent: Reject Mnuchin

vendredi 9 décembre 2016 à 01:00

US citizens: call on the Senate to reject Mnuchin.