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Workers Shouldn’t Have to Risk Their Lives in Heat Waves
(www.nytimes.com)
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this post was submitted on 21 Jun 2024
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Duh. But they will, because not having food or shelter sucks.
Don't underestimate the power of the lie that is the American Dream. Even if you have food and shelter, many still think they can overcome late-stage capitalism with sheer effort.
Yup.
Not having money for food or a place to live prevents a whole lot of actions being taken that are appropriate and necessary.