

“Inside the Van: A Worker, a Weapon, and the Wake of Amazon’s Rising Union”
Jordyn kept her cell phone mounted. She continued on her drive, ever conscientious of the silent hum of the Rivian Automotive Van 245867C she was assigned for her delivery route. The cozy interior of the van provided a decent amount of room for her 8.5-hour delivery shift. She stretched her neck and back, smiling- wishing that Amazon would provide seats with built-in massage functions. Tough luck J, you know dang well Amazon aint doing that. She chuckled to herself as her cel
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“Forty-Four Circles Around the Sun: Lessons in Grace, Growth, and Gratitude”
Each birthday (and today is my 44th!) invites reflection—on what I’ve learned, what I hold dear, and how I want to walk forward with greater clarity, courage, and grace. 1. Family remains the heartbeat of my life. Everything expands outward from there. 2. Peace is born not of forgetting, but of transforming pain into wisdom. As the poet Rumi wrote, “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” True healing asks for patience. The strength to sit with what shattered be
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“When Cartels Become Terrorists: The Policy Gamble Behind Trump’s Executive Order”
Alec Weissgerber President Trump signed an Executive Order designating cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations early on in his presidency. With this designation, the United States is able to freeze any financial assets that the cartels have or are subject to, which will severely limit their operations. This inhibits their ability to conduct operations in Mexico, the United States, and internationally. In addition to that, any organizations that potentially support the car
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Sizzle, Sauté, and Shine: Garlic Butter Salmon in 20 Minutes
There’s something deeply comforting about a meal that feels elegant but takes less than half an hour. This garlic butter salmon is that kind of recipe. .. rich , simple, and glowing with flavor. The scent alone will make your kitchen feel like a five-star restaurant kissed by home. 🧈 Ingredients You’ll Love 2 pieces of fresh salmon 2 pieces of tilapia (optional but divine for depth of flavor) 4 tablespoons of butter 12 cloves of garlic , minced (yes — twelve; this is garli
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