Blogs from secular humans
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Eliminating Billionaires: A Humanist Perspective
In recent years, the gap between the wealthiest individuals and the average citizen has widened significantly, prompting a reevaluation of economic systems and policies to ensure fairness and equity. The existence of billionaires, a symbol of extreme wealth disparity, raises important questions about the distribution of wealth and its impact on society as a whole.…
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Discovering Hasbara: The Powerful Influence of Israel’s Emotional Diplomacy Strategy
Hey everyone! Today, we’re diving into a fascinating topic that’s been making waves in international discussions: Hasbara. If this term is new to you, don’t worry. We’re going to explore what it means, why it’s significant, and the debate surrounding it. What is Hasbara? In essence, Hasbara is Israel’s strategy for public diplomacy. It’s how…
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Navigating the Divide: Unpacking Second-Class Citizenship in Israel
In the complex tapestry of Israeli society and the occupied Palestinian territories, the concept of “second-class citizenship” isn’t just a political talking point—it’s a lived reality for many. This stark divide, often overshadowed by headlines focused on conflict and diplomacy, reveals systemic disparities that demand a closer examination. The Essence of Inequality At the heart…
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WPRI released my news interview!
So following up on some of my previous posts, WPRI finally released my interview last night. The link to the Youtube clip is here. They also have a written version here. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — When Nathan Quimby learned about a unique state law that requires employers to pay hourly workers time-and-a-half on Sundays and…
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House Speaker debacle still ongoing!
So recently Kevin McCarthy was outed as speaker after Matt Gaetz called a motion to vacate, in which any 1 member could call a vote to vacate the chair, which in layman’s terms just means to force a vote to oust the speaker. You can read about that, and about the 118th Congress rules here.…
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FTC and CPFB propose new rule banning “junk fees”
So today the Biden Administration announced that President Biden would be meeting with the Chair’s of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or CFPB and the Federal Trade Comission or FTC will be cracking down on company’s ability to charge customer’s known as junk fees. According to the White House: “The CFPB is taking action to require large…
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CVS and Walgreens employees stage walkout amid unsafe conditions, staffing issues, and being overworked!
As soon as I heard the news from someone I immediately knew I had to cover this beautiful story. So the headline is Walgreens workers recently staged a walkout at hundreds of locations due to the unsafe working conditions, understaffing, and insane metrics. “We want patients before profits,” said the walkout organizer, who has worked…
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News interview almost ready to be aired and a CVS policy dive.
Hey there, I just wanted to share some exciting news and dive into recent developments regarding CVS and Walgreens, two major pharmacy chains. Let’s break down the key points here. 1. Interview with WPRI: In May of this year, I had an interview with WPRI, a local news station. This interview centered around the investigation…
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Why Biden is getting too much hate for the border wall funding.
So, let me get right into this by saying President Biden did not have a choice in this matter, and I doubt he liked having to do this. But the Appropriations Clause of the Constitution is clear. Article I, Section 9, Clause 7 says: No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence…
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Push to make union and labor rights a reality in RI schools!
So recently I contacted my State Representative Tina Spears about making the equivalent of what California recently passed Bill AB-800. The bill would essentially make changes to the education code to teach issues including but not limited to (A) Prohibitions against misclassification of employees as independent contractors. (1) Local, state, and federal laws regarding each…
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