Stephen Hawking On Knowledge’s Enemy

Wonder what the theoretical physicist’s thoughts might be on deficit reduction syndrome.

Why Don’t More Foodies Care About Restaurant Workers?

The Article: The Hypocrisy of Foodies: Restaurant Worker Abuse by Anya Sacharow in Time.

The Text: Our growing, conscientious food culture has put a priority on eating all things sustainable, local, organic and free-range. Though most foodies would never step foot in a McDonald’s, they would happily eat at a farm-to-table restaurant where food is sourced according to the highest standards.

And yet, here’s the unspoken hypocrisy. We give more thought to how the chickens and cows on our plate have been treated than we do about the people who cook and serve our food. Restaurant workers hold six of the 10 lowest-paying occupations in the U.S., earning less, on average, than farm workers and domestic workers. Just 20% of restaurant jobs pay a living wage, and women, people of color and immigrants are often barred from getting these living-wage positions.

It is “the chasm between American food values and business practices,” writes Saru Jayaraman, founder of Restaurant Opportunities Centers United and author of the new book Behind the Kitchen Door.

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Harry Reid Calls Ted Cruz A Schoolyard Bully

Taking to the Senate floor to denounce the Tea Party darling, Senator Harry Reid says that in spite of producing a failed budget, schoolyard bully Ted Cruz “not only takes the ball home with him, but changes the rules” so that no one wins.

Welcome to the GOP’s sole strategy circa 2008, Harry.

GOP Governor’s Explanation For Lack Of Jobs? You’re High

Yeah, man. It’s not the austerity programs you’ve implemented in your state of Pennsylvania; it’s the weed. OK.

Delaware’s New Flag

As of today, Delaware will be the 11th state to join the rest of us thinking individuals in legalizing same-sex marriage. Here’s their new flag; it’s still in development but we kind of like it.