Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day? | Kenneth C. Davis
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Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day? | Kenneth C. Davis

In the United States and Canada, the first Monday of September is a federal holiday, Labor Day. Originally celebrated in New York City’s Union Square in 1882, Labor Day was organized by unions as a rare day of rest for the overworked during the Industrial Revolution. Kenneth C. Davis illustrates the history of Labor Day from Union Square to today.

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How couples can sustain a strong sexual connection for a lifetime | Emily Nagoski

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A bold plan to empower 1.6 million out-of-school girls in India | Safeena Husain

A bold plan to empower 1.6 million out-of-school girls in India | Safeena Husain

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19 Syys 201910min

How we use astrophysics to study earthbound problems | Federica Bianco

How we use astrophysics to study earthbound problems | Federica Bianco

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17 Syys 20195min

How climate change could make our food less nutritious | Kristie Ebi

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16 Syys 201910min

The dirty secret of capitalism -- and a new way forward | Nick Hanauer

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13 Syys 201917min

Community-powered criminal justice reform | Raj Jayadev

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13 Syys 201912min

What reading slowly taught me about writing | Jacqueline Woodson

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