Between the Lines: Capitalism and Suicide
As I waited for the body of a man who jumped in front of my train to be cleared from the tracks—less than a week before another train I was riding struck a suicide victim—it occurred to me that (a) I should check whether suicide rates are increasing due to...
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It’s A Girl (Spirithouse) Lux Deluxe used to be known primarily for their unusual combination of youth and ability to play. The band formed in 2009, so its members have hardly become elder statesmen—they’ve still got the same lean energy and earnest...Guest Column: A Living Wage Helps Everyone
As a housing attorney in a legal aid program, I have represented many low-wage workers on the brink of being evicted because they could not pay their rent. To stop the eviction, tenants usually had to pay their current rent plus a monthly payment on the back rent....From Our Readers
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