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What Does Invisible Labor Contribute to the Gender Pay Gap?

A conversation with Amy Westervelt, who developed the Invisible Labor Calculator to help women determine the market value of their uncompensated labor.

This is what the striking GM workers want

The nearly 50,000 striking United Auto Workers want higher hourly wages, lump sum payments and a better profit sharing plan. They also want GM to agree to limit the use of temporary workers and give them a clearer path to permanent employment. In addition, the UAW says the two sides are far apart on other issues including health care benefits and job security.

Who’s Hurt by a Higher Minimum Wage? Young Workers.

Increasing the minimum wage is effectively creating a uniform, government workforce; one level, one pay.

The precariat, populism and robots: is basic income a political imperative?

The time has come for a new income distribution system - one that boosts real wages and tackles automation and populism head on, writes Guy Standing.

How I (Finally) Got Over My Fear of Public Speaking

How I (Finally) Got Over My Fear of Public Speaking: Tired of nerves tripping you up when you speak ...

How to Protect 1 Million Acres of Public Lands

Jocelyn Torres of Conservation Lands Foundation on the power of grassroots lobbying and voting for public lands. I grew up in Las Vegas, a place known for

These 5 Words From a TED Coach Will Kill Your Fear of Public Speaking Forever

Getting over your fear of public speaking is way simpler than you imagine.

What Part Of The Brain Is Connected To Public Speaking Fears?

A fear of public speaking is something that many people deal with. But do you know what part of the brain contributes to that? We've got the answer for our latest 'Did You Know'!

9) Make the Most of Public Schools for Your Kids Next Home Service

Resources, trends, and motivation to fulfill the Great CommissionDec 04Are you a cross-cultural family with third-culture kids, hoping to maximize the public schooling experience for those you love? This book is for youIt helps parents cultivate strong relationships with their children in a season of immense secular pressure while helping children stand firm in their Christian faith and Biblical worldview. You’ll also learn…

This Could Be the World's Most Eco-Friendly Work of Public Art

Los Angeles–based conceptual designer and artist Michael Jantzen’s latest public-art concept is a series of steel solar-electric sculptures meant to increase sustainability awareness

Find out how design affects use of public space

A series of presentations and conversations on how art and design can create vibrant public spaces will start Thursday.

3 simple strategies to conquer your public speaking nerves

Just knowing that you have a plan to manage your potential anxiety will help you overcome your apprehensions.

The acoustics of public meeting rooms don’t invite participation

Recreation centers and schools are where a lot of important decisions of local government are made. Next to street fairs and festivals, they’re also the most likely places where people can come together to talk about and talk to their government and representatives. Unfortunately, many of these rooms are some of the worst-designed spaces for public dialogue.

Speak Up and Speak Out: the Art of Public Speaking

Conquer your fear of public speaking and become a more dynamic and confident communicator. Whether you have an upcoming speaking engagement or just want to give a presentation that leaves a lasting impression on your colleagues, this workshop is designed for youOur inspirational instructor, Robyn Hatcher, Founder and CEO of SpeakEtc, will lead an intensive session where you will practice and develop techniques to improve…

Has Technology Diminished Our Understanding Of Public Space?

In an article for the Washington Post, Philip Kennicott argues that "technology has scrambled the lines between publi...

How 1 Road Trip Could Save 3 Million Acres of Public Land