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The Feminist

Power Foods for the Brain | Neal Barnard

Power Foods for the Brain Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Barnard has authored over 70 scientific publications as well as 17 books. As president of the Physicians Committee, Dr. Barnard leads programs … Continue reading Power Foods for the Brain | Neal Barnard

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Education, Public Health, The Feminist

Happy Brain: How to Overcome Our Neural Predispositions to Suffering | Amit Sood, MD

Twenty years ago, Dr. Amit Sood, a Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic, came to the U.S. thinking he was coming to the Disneyland of the world. He expected everyone here to be very happy. What he saw surprised and shocked him. In this funny, fast-moving, and deeply insightful talk, Dr. Sood shares his journey over two decades and across two continents, finding a way … Continue reading Happy Brain: How to Overcome Our Neural Predispositions to Suffering | Amit Sood, MD

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Music, The Feminist

What is Beyonce saying in the song “Pretty Hurts”?

Mama said, you’re a pretty girl What’s in your head it doesn’t matter Brush your hair, fix your teeth What you wear is all that matters Just another stage Pageant the pain away This time I’m gonna take the crown Without falling down, down Pretty hurts Shine the light on whatever’s worst Perfection is the disease of a nation Pretty hurts Shine the light on … Continue reading What is Beyonce saying in the song “Pretty Hurts”?

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Public Health, The Feminist

Baby-Steps: Fixing Nine Common Problems One Step at a Time

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. Fixing Families The key to solving most problems is creating small successes. Mattie says that rather than sleeping in on Saturdays and wasting a good part of her day-off, she wants to get up early and go to the gym. The problem is that she has been saying this for months, and has yet to make it. Why? Despite her Friday-night resolve … Continue reading Baby-Steps: Fixing Nine Common Problems One Step at a Time

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The Feminist

Finding work: a guide for the over-40s

It’s the big day: after months of searching, you’ve finally landed a job interview. You wake up early, having spent an uneasy night tossing and turning. You put on your business suit. Breakfast is small – your jittery stomach won’t allow much. On the train, you calm your nerves by remembering facts and figures about yourself: companies you’ve worked for, what you did, how well … Continue reading Finding work: a guide for the over-40s

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International, Migration

‘Rohingyas have captured the interest of the west as they are backward and liberal muslims.”

‘Rohingyas Issue Isn’t Political In India’ Ravi Hemadri, DAJI Director, talks about Rohingyas in India, lack of media coverage and resettlement issues. Hansa Malhotra,  Geetika Mantri INTERVIEWS Originally from Myanmar, the ‘boat people’ Rohingyas have been recognized by human rights organizations across the world as one of the most heavily persecuted minorities due to the systemic violence and discrimination they have faced in their own … Continue reading ‘Rohingyas have captured the interest of the west as they are backward and liberal muslims.”

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International, Migration, The Feminist

We march because all immigrants must be free

With the nationwide day of action on June 30, Christopher Baum explains how Trump’s cruel policies are an intensification of those initiated by his predecessors.   MASSES OF people across the country will mobilize in a cry of protest on Saturday, June 30, as the border nightmare orchestrated by Donald Trump and his administration continues with no end in sight. More than a week after … Continue reading We march because all immigrants must be free

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International, Migration, The Feminist

The pro-immigrant majority in the streets

Alan Maass rounds up reports from contributors around the country who tell what happened on the June 30 day of mobilizations to oppose Trump’s anti-immigrant hate AFTER A week that reminded everyone just how much damage Trump and the right wing can do — from the continuing nightmare for migrant families at the border to the Supreme Court’s reactionary decisions and the new opening for … Continue reading The pro-immigrant majority in the streets

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Education, The Feminist

Pooja Shukla ने मुख्यमंत्री योगी का विरोध किया था.कुलपति इन्हें इसलिए नया प्रवेश नहीं दे रहा.

ये लखनऊ विश्विद्यालय की छात्रा पूजा शुक्ल हैं . परिसर में भूख हड़ताल पर बैठी हैं . जल भी त्यागने जा रही हैं .तबियत बिगड़ सकती है . विश्विद्यालय का  प्रचारक कुलपति इन्हें इसलिए नया प्रवेश नहीं दे रहा क्योंकि उसने मुख्यमंत्री योगी का विरोध किया था .हम लोग छात्र आंदोलन के दौर में मुख्यमंत्री का पुतला भी जलाते थे और विरोध भी करते थे … Continue reading Pooja Shukla ने मुख्यमंत्री योगी का विरोध किया था.कुलपति इन्हें इसलिए नया प्रवेश नहीं दे रहा.

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