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21/12/2024Stuff You Should Know

Selects: Frances Perkins: Influential and Unknown

Frances Perkins, the first female U.S. Secretary of Labor, played a pivotal role in shaping American social welfare and labor rights. Her legacy includes establishing Social Security and unemployment insurance, ensuring protections for workers during the Great Depression. Perkins' advocacy led to significant labor safety reforms and her commitment to social justice transformed public policy. She faced political challenges, including impeachment attempts, but her relentless dedication to improving conditions for all workers, including Jewish refugees during WWII, marks her as an influential but often overlooked figure in American history.

Frances Perkins played a monumental role in shaping social welfare policies in the United States, notably through her work in establishing Social Security and labor rights.
The current unemployment insurance system, which assists millions during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, owes its existence to Perkins' vision and reforms.

# Social Security ActThe Social Security Act of 1935 was a landmark piece of legislation that created a social safety net for Americans, overseen by Perkins.

# Frances Perkins # Social Security Act # Labor Safety Reform # Great Depression # Jewish Refugees # Unemployment Insurance # Wagner Act

18/12/2024The Bulwark Podcast

Mark Hertling: Putin's Weakness

In this episode, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling discusses the current state of Russia post-Ukraine invasion, noting severe military and economic challenges. He highlights the involvement of North Korean soldiers and warns of potential frozen conflicts if support for Ukraine wanes. Hertling critiques the narrative around diversity, equity, and inclusion in the military, emphasizing the need for experienced leadership in addressing global security threats. He discusses the importance of core military values and the complexities of military leadership amidst political dynamics, while also addressing NATO's stability concerns amidst reduced U.S. involvement.

Hertling paints a dire picture of the Russian military's condition, indicating that internal corruption and leadership issues have severely undermined its effectiveness. The potential for collapse on the Russian side raises significant geopolitical concerns.
Negotiating with Putin is considered futile due to his historical pattern of deceit and manipulation, suggesting that a strong, united front of international support for Ukraine is essential at this juncture.

# Russian Military ChallengesThe significant issues facing the Russian military following the invasion of Ukraine, including leadership failures and operational capability.

# Russian Military Challenges # North Korean Alliance # Military Leadership # NATO Stability # DEI in Military # Core Military Values

28/10/2013Full Of Sith: Star Wars News, Discussions and Interviews

Episode XL: Rumour Control

In this newest episode, Bryan and Bobby dissect the new announcements made by Lucasfilm about the Episode VII crew and writing team. Then they discuss the discovery of the new Editdroid footage, Mark Hamiill's heroics, and the fan-edit phenomenon. Full Of Sith is a safe haven for Star Wars fans, no matter what you like or what your opions are, we'd love for you to share them with us. Please do so by sending us a voicemail or email. Keep an eye out for our newest episodes on Monday mornings. Contact info, episodes, banners, promos, bios and so much more can be found at http://www.fullofsith.com Thanks For Listening & May The Force Be With You... Always!

# Fan-editsA phenomenon where fans create their own edited versions of films, typically altering the original content to fit their preferences.

# Bryan Young # Lucasfilm # Mark Hamill # Episode VII # Editdroid footage

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# Social Security ActThe Social Security Act of 1935 was a landmark piece of legislation that created a social safety net for Americans, overseen by Perkins.

# Russian Military ChallengesThe significant issues facing the Russian military following the invasion of Ukraine, including leadership failures and operational capability.

# Fan-editsA phenomenon where fans create their own edited versions of films, typically altering the original content to fit their preferences.