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Dec 11, 2024 | 
welcometothejungle.com | Kaila Caldwell
A growing number of adults in the US are redefining traditional family dynamics by embracing a childfree lifestyle. Highlighted in a recent Pew Research Center survey and celebrated on social media platforms like TikTok, these dual income, no kids (DINK) couples are prioritizing career ambitions, financial independence, and personal fulfillment.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
welcometothejungle.com | Kaila Caldwell
Finding a partner IRL can be tricky, especially with online dating dominating the scene. You might try joining a local sports team, becoming a regular at your favorite coffee shop, ut there’s one place you might be overlooking: work. Whether you’re in the office or working remotely, you’re constantly interacting with colleagues. So, it’s no surprise that a work crush might develop. Once considered taboo, office romances are now more common than you might think.
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Aug 12, 2024 | 
welcometothejungle.com | Kaila Caldwell
In the annals of American legal history, few decisions have wielded as much influence as Roe v. Wade. The 1973 Supreme Court ruling recognizing a woman’s constitutional right to abortion did more than just redefine reproductive rights; it established a foundation for women’s autonomy and economic participation. Nearly five decades later, the reversal of Roe v. Wade through the 2022 Dobbs v.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
welcometothejungle.com | Kaila Caldwell
Rose Hackman, a British journalist based in Detroit, has spent the last decade shedding light on pressing social issues through her work in The Guardian. Her insightful reporting on gender, race, labor, policing, housing, and the environment has brought international attention to overlooked American policy issues and historically entrenched injustices.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
welcometothejungle.com | Kaila Caldwell
2023 marked the hottest year on record, and 2024 is well on its way to take the title. As climate change accelerates, the frequency and severity of natural disasters are increasing, reaping destruction in their wake. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, between 2023 and 2024, the US faced 43 “billion-dollar weather and climate disasters,” leading to nearly 600 deaths and $132.8 billion in damages.
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
welcometothejungle.com | Kaila Caldwell
Adelle Waldman’s new novel Help Wanted thrusts readers into the bustling aisles of a big-box store, where workers grapple with the stark realities of low-wage, unpredictable labor amidst the backdrop of the elusive American Dream.
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
welcometothejungle.com | Kaila Caldwell
In May, ahead of LGBTQ+ Pride month, the National Park Service (NPS) issued a directive prohibiting employees from marching in public events that “could be construed as agency support for a particular issue, position, or political party,” according to internal documents shared with NBC News. Signed by NPS Deputy Director Frank Lands, the policy aimed to avoid endorsing specific political positions and reinforce existing guidelines.
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Jun 24, 2024 | 
welcometothejungle.com | Kaila Caldwell
Do you ever feel like an outsider in your life? Kim Dabbs’ new book, You Belong Here, addresses this common experience with a nuanced look at identity. Drawing from her unique perspective as a Korean-born American adoptee living in Munich, Germany, Dabbs navigates the complex interplay between self-perception and societal acceptance. She uses her personal narrative as a backdrop for broader reflection, exploring what it means to find one’s place in the world.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
welcometothejungle.com | Kaila Caldwell
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a workday, eyes locked on a screen, scanning the same few lines of text but absorbing none of it? This very moment might be the universe’s no-so-subtle hint that it’s time for a pause—a coffee break, perhaps. In our relentless pursuit of efficiency, where the drive to keep pushing forward is ever-present, acknowledging the importance of taking a pause is essential, yet frequently ignored. So, how do you know when to step back?
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
welcometothejungle.com | Kaila Caldwell
Have you ever felt like every move you make at work is scrutinized? Does your manager insist on approving every decision you make, no matter how small? Are you bombarded with requests for unnecessary updates, subjected to endless meetings to discuss details, or finding your work constantly revised without reason? If these scenarios sound all too familiar, it’s time to address the elephant in the room: you have a micromanager on your hands.
