Immigrants Dying In Marijuana Farms & Making Friends
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Jiaai Zeng Died Weeks After Starting Work at an Oklahoma Marijuana Farm. His Family Wants Answers.
In another example of very good investigative journalism from ProPublica, this piece tells the story of the death of Jiaai Zeng, a Chinese immigrant working on an Oklahoma marijuana farm. It expands into how investigations have uncovered a range of abuses at Chinese-owned marijuana farms in Oklahoma, including threats, beatings, sexual assault, wage theft, restricted movement, and exposure to dangerous heat and chemicals.
They dropped him off and left in a hurry while doctors were trying to revive him . . .
I Gave Myself a Month to Make One New Friend. How Hard Could That Be?
Unfortunately, this one hits a little close to home. What would it be like to give yourself a month to make just one new friend? Join the author Kelly Stout on this personal journey as she navigates the complexities and challenges of adult friendships. It reveals the bravery, energy, and persistence required to forge genuine connections.
Worst of all was when people I thought were already my friends, upon hearing of the project I was undertaking, offered to become my friend.
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How Microfinance Became the ‘It’ Development Program
Discover how microfinance, once applauded as a groundbreaking solution to poverty, has faced scrutiny and mixed results in recent years. With insights from borrowers and the legacy of Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, this article dives into the impact of microcredit programs worldwide.
In the early 2000s, microfinance seemed to be everywhere, even if it was mentioned only briefly: in college economics and international relations courses, in speeches by political leaders, in interviews with celebrities.
I Put Up a Fence in Maine. Why Did It Cause Such a Fuss?
You may think that living in a small town would be simple, but it has its own challenges. These include the dynamics and unwritten rules of a small-town community when it comes to neighborly etiquette.
When is inaction in the name of respect, or preservation, an abnegation of civic duty? When is preservation used as noble cover to forbid new people’s access to a place? When is a newcomer’s confident sense of what should be actually an imposition of their values?
How public universities hooked America on meat
Did public universities play a pivotal role in shaping America's reliance on meat production? How did these partnerships influence consumer perceptions and industry practices? This is yet another exploration of the complex relationship between research, industry interests, and public welfare.
Researchers . . . are working to research various feed additives that promise to reduce cows’ methane emissions, as well as breeding cattle to select for low-methane traits. While that’s framed as a sustainability strategy, it comes with an added benefit for the industry’s bottom line . . .
From The Archives
Why Dizziness Is Still a Mystery
I was reminded of this article when discussing vertigo with a friend. For such a common medical complaint, dizziness remains a complex and poorly understood condition, and it can be debilitating. Journalist Shayla Love writes about her experiences, which end up taking her to a specialized clinic in Munich, Germany.
Lately, I have come to think of dizziness itself as an absence, not a presence . . . This is why I had so much trouble talking about my dizziness. It’s like trying to describe a silence, or a shadow.
