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Prisoners are being injured or killed in assigned jobs, AP investigation finds

Work Life

Blas Sanchez was nearing the end of a 20-year stretch in an Arizona prison when he was leased out to work at Hickman’s Family Farms, which sells eggs that have ended up in the supply chains of huge companies like McDonald’s, Target and Albertsons. While assigned to a machine that churns chicken droppings into compost, his right leg got pulled into a chute with a large spiraling augur. “I could hear ‘crunch, crunch, crunch, crunch,’” Sanchez said. “I couldn’t f

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When HVN Ireland Meets HVN Athens

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Mad in Ireland. The author, Chairperson of Hearing Voices Network Ireland Owen Ó Tuama, talks about the joy and power of community for voice-hearers around the globe. R ecently I as Chairperson of Hearing Voices Network Ireland (HVNI) got to spend some time with Hearing Voices Network Athens (HVNA), in Athens.

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22.5% of people with a disability have a job. Here’s what employers can do support them

Work Life

Workers with disabilities made major gains in 2023. Last year, 22.5% of people with a disability were employed , the highest percentage since the data was first collected in 2008. Thanks to a resilient labor market, more remote work opportunities, and an increased commitment to accessibility from many executives, things moved in the right direction.

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Why You Should Think Twice Before You Monetize Hobbies

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People don’t necessarily set out to monetize hobbies. Sometimes a hobby becomes costly, and earning some cash is a way to offset the expense. In other cases, we’re approached by people who wish to purchase the fruits of our free-time labor. Often, getting paid for your hobby feels like a low-barrier route to making more money while combating the rising cost of living.

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4 investing tips for new parents

Work Life

In the early days of new parenthood, the idea of planning for a future beyond the next load of laundry can feel ludicrous. If you’re focused on keeping a tiny human being alive (and struggling to remember when you last brushed your teeth), committing any time to investing decisions can be hard to justify. That said, there are several investment choices you can make now that you and your child will be glad for in the future.