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The absence of things to say about the experiences of Soviet Jews living in Birobidzhan is emblematic of what Senderovich calls their "non-arrival": "The Soviet Jew was not a figure who successfully settled in a place that the USSR designated as his home, but one who never arrived…. BOOKS & the ARTS ESTABLISHED IN 1791 AS THE EXCLUSIVE ZONE WHERE Jews were allowed to live in the Russian Empire, the Pale of Settlement was a giant...

RACHEL, THE UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHT ATTENdant, ended up connecting with a lawyer at the ACLU. FEATURES RACHEL STARTED WORKING AS A FLIGHT ATTENDANT WHEN SHE was 24. Many airlines, such as American and Southwest, only offer unpaid leave after the birth of a baby, so flight attendants who haven't banked enough vacation or sick time often return to work quickly to make an income. The lawsuit accuses the airline of banning flight attendants from pumping...

("The obligation to dissent has long been one of McKinsey's core values alongside those focused on client service and talent development", the McKinsey spokesperson told me.) But if you stick it out for two years, you'll be ushered into a world with even more money, prestige, and power - either through the lucrative "exit opportunities" that McKinsey provides or through the equally plush jobs within the company itself....

Desmond concludes that one of the real issues with American poverty today is not just that we don't have the right anti-poverty programs, but that we have marginalized and stigmatized poverty in a way that hinders the poor from getting even the aid that is available. For Desmond, another element of poverty's persistence in the United States involves consumers who actively undercut the wages and power of workers. Notably, Desmond is not interested...

The article focuses on the power and responsibility of communication, particularly in the context of disinformation and misinformation, with examples highlighting the impact of deception on society and democracy. It emphasizes the need for professional communicators to recognize and confront disinformation while upholding ethical principles and building trust in an environment of increasing distrust and political turmoil.

The article focuses on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the United States Congress, emphasizing the deepening partnership between India and the United States. He highlights India's remarkable economic growth, technological advancements, and commitment to democracy, sustainability, and global cooperation, emphasizing the importance of the Indo-Pacific region's stability and shared values between the two nations.

A flip through a contemporary HVAC textbook shows that Gorrie's discoveries are usually credited to innovators who based their work on his idea, but rarely to Gorrie himself. Had Gorrie lived, he would have seen one of his biggest dreams come true: Hospitals could now treat every patient suffering from surgical wounds, broken bones or fever with ice. There is at least one institution - beyond the museum - that credits Gorrie's achievements:...

Besides the abundant supply, India's skeletons were popular among Western scientists for another reason: In warehouselike facilities, line workers vigorously scrubbed and doused these bones with toxic chemicals, which endangered their own lives but produced immaculate skeletons. UNIVERSITIES HOLD TROVES OF HUMAN BONES. Programs like UMass and The Body Farm are one solution to a major problem: Universities need human bones for education and research,...

The article discusses remarks made by several prominent U.S. Senators on different aspects of economic inequality and reform, highlighting the introduction of Fair Pay Act to address gender-based wage disparities. Topics include the Inflation Reduction Act's impact on healthcare and energy costs, the importance of labor unions and income inequality, and the risk of federal debt default.