A new study suggests ketamine, an increasingly popular treatment for depression, may activate opioid receptors in the human brain, raising concerns that it could be addictive. https://t.co/fDDGNjzCL8
Tickets are now on sale for the 5th annual Drunken Poets Weekend. A weekend package consists of two shows, recordings of both, one Q&A with fans, two brunches, a t-shirt, a poster, & more. It’s a great weekend at the beach with music and good people.
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Health officials are reporting a sharp increase in STDs in the U.S. for the fourth year in a row.
One official says the root of the problem is that federal funding has dropped by about 40 percent in the past 15 years. https://t.co/iZL5HD7sv4
Since we desire the true happiness that is brought about by a calm mind, and such peace of mind arises only from having a compassionate attitude, we need to make a concerted effort to develop compassion.
An economy that only works for those at the very top is an economy that is broken. Together we can build a country with a living minimum wage, Medicare for All, paid family leave, and tuition-free college.
More than 3,000 people, including multiple prominent actors, directors and producers, have signed an open letter calling on the entertainment industry to end what activists describe as a vast pay gap between male and female production workers. https://t.co/9XQHBSjqMZ
Breaking News: The EPA unveiled its new pollution rules for coal power. In the fine print: Increased emissions could cause 1,400 premature deaths a year. https://t.co/FCIjdxbfGa
The Trump administration plans to replace the Clean Power Plan with the Affordable Clean Energy Rule, which would give states the authority to create their own regulations on coal-fired power plants. https://t.co/HX5rm60Jdr