Amid widespread layoffs by profit-driven wealthy owners, media workers face volatile employment as news quality deteriorates. Worker-owned media outlets are emerging as an alternative model that fosters a more democratic culture where journalists have a say in their work.

Cooperative Home Care Associates, a NYC worker co-op, pays workers about 20% more than other agencies in NYC while providing 401(k) plans and health insurance. The co-op offers free training to hundreds of unemployed and low-income women every year, providing tools for their economic empowerment.

Any excuse to share this, one of the greatest things ever put on the internet:

One of the proposed new Illinois flag designs, out of thousands submitted

Please enjoy this shot of Elvis getting a polio shot backstage at the Ed Sullivan show as part of a pro-vaccination campaign in 1956, posted here today for no reason whatsoever

I will post this forever...

ADM Chester Nimitz kept three questions tacked above his desk that his subordinates were expected to answer when they came to him with a proposal. He also believed that the questions could be applied to problems in daily life. #TuesdayThoughts

Thanks to everyone who just followed (and old friends too). Got to chill and start interacting with decent folk!

"not historically unifying" Lol ARMY OF THE GODDAM POTOMAC WOULD BEG TO DISAGREE AS IT UNIFIED THE COUNTRY

When we talk about "Southerners" during the Civil War, let's distinguish between white Southerners who fought to destroy the U.S., white Southerners who remained loyal to the nation, and roughly 4 million Black Southerners who either fought to save the Union or celebrated the Confederacy's demise. 🗃️

I feel like the mouth of Sauron should’ve been in way more scenes. Every 3 scenes at least.

Arnold Schwarzenegger has a powerful message for those who have gone down a path of hate. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsET... Just. Awesome.

Behold: my favorite pics of my three goobers.