Gig worker rights, cervical cancer wins, and a hopeful take on human cooperation

Gig worker rights, cervical cancer wins, and a hopeful take on human cooperation

A study of more than 100,000 people across 125 countries found that people cooperate far more than they assume other people will. Hopeful news to receive in a world that feels so divided.

This week Arielle and Karissa also cover gig worker rights getting their first-ever international vote, Pakistan scrapping its period tax after two young lawyers made it too hard to ignore, a farmer in rural Africa whose income jumped 50 percent because of a solar fridge, and a few lifestyle tips you'll want to try yourself this summer.

And stay tuned til the end for another inspiring Emissary Shout-Out!

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