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Automation Is the Greatest Threat to the American Worker, Not Outsourcing

While president-elect Donald Trump's Carrier deal will keep some jobs in Indiana, United Technologies' plan to invest $16 million to automate the plant will ultimately lead to job loss. Job loss is inevitable in the age of automation, so we must find ways to mitigate the negative impact on the human labor force.

December 9, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Politics

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Our Smartphones Should be Enhancing Our Lives, Not Taking Them Over

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Does it seem like you are constantly checking the number of comments and likes you get? Does it feel like you spend ages composing witty tweets and snaps and instagrams and tumbles?

December 9, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Philosophy

[Redacted]: Internet Freedom and Censorship under Trump

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The freedom of speech and expression is not just a core tenant of the American way of life, it is the principle that allows our democracy to function and flourish. The great diversity of people, religions, and creeds that make up the United States of America

December 8, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Media

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Censorship

Trump Picks Leading Climate Denier to Head EPA During Time of Climate Crisis

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This year is going to be the hottest on record - and Trump and his cabinet couldn't have come to power at a worse time, says journalist Dahr Jamail.

December 8, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Environment

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Trump's Labor Pick is Millionaire CEO Who Blames Workers for Their Poverty

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The Prospect's Justin Miller says Andrew Puzder opposes raising the minimum wage even though he makes in a day what his workers make in a year.

December 8, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Politics

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2016 US Elections

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Trump Nominee for Homeland Security John Kelly Favors Draconian Immigration Policy

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We could see a further militarized border and expansion of Guantanamo Bay, says journalist Dahr Jamail.

December 8, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Politics

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New Baltimore Mayor Plans Regional Approach to Problems Like Poverty and Drug Addiction

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Pugh says her connection to state leaders are key to addressing the city's intractable poverty, police reform, and a living wage.

December 9, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Politics

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Why Thousands Are Staying in Standing Rock Despite Army Corps's Decision to Halt the #DAPL

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On Friday Energy Transfer Partners will ask a federal judge to allow construction to resume immediately.

December 9, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Justice

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Climate Scientists Speak Out Against Trump's Plans to Cut NASA Funding

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Dr. Kevin Trenbreth is among the many who signed an open letter calling on President-elect Trump not to cut funding for research or censor scientists.

December 9, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Environment

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New Anti-BDS Bill in Senate Would Criminalize Criticism of Israel

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Journalist Charlotte Silver says the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act doesn't do anything to counter or address anti-semitism, but instead targets Palestinian activism.

December 9, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Media

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Censorship

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