11-05-19

Activist Shaka Senghor on the fight to save Rodney Reed from death row

The State of Texas wants to execute Rodney Reed on November 20, 2019, but a petition for his death warrant to be rescinded and for him to be granted a new trial has garnered huge support. Formerly incarcerated criminal-justice-reform activist Shaka Senghor—the author of Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison—is fighting to stop his execution.

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Why the Facebook ad boycott matters

Major brands like Unilever, Patagonia, The North Face, Honda, Ford, Levi's, and Starbucks have joined the Stop Hate For Profit campaign, an initiative started by civil rights groups NAACP and the Anti-Defamation League, boycotting ads on Facebook for the month of July in a coordinated response to the amount of hate speech and divisive content on the platform.

Why the Facebook ad boycott matters

How Allbirds’ cofounder Tim Brown leads in a time of crisis

Tim Brown, cofounder of footwear company Allbirds, offers his advice on how to find the positives and keep a team motivated, even during the worst of times.

How Allbirds’ cofounder Tim Brown leads in a time of crisis

3 products to help you have a fun and safe summer

With lockdowns continuing in effect, it’s still possible to have a fun and safe summer full of celebrating and relaxing with friends. Here are some products that can help you do just that.

3 products to help you have a fun and safe summer

Watch: Bill Gates talks about when we might get a COVID-19 vaccine and why wearing a mask is essential right now

Bill Gates weighs in on post-Covid-19 healthcare and business practices, and the impact the virus has had on our day to day lives.

Watch: Bill Gates talks about when we might get a COVID-19 vaccine and why wearing a mask is essential right now

Could single-person audiences be the key to theaters reopening?

The comedians at Fast Comedy believe the key to reopening the shuttered doors of America’s theaters could be single-ticket shows.

Could single-person audiences be the key to theaters reopening?

How to prepare for the future of work

Fast Company writer Pavithra Mohan discusses a few things companies can do to prepare for the workplace of the future.

How to prepare for the future of work

Meet the man who really misses the office

Months of working from home have workers all over the country yearning for a return to the office. The comedians at Fast Comedy offer a look at the man who just might miss it the most.

Meet the man who really misses the office

3 ways to fix our broken social networks

Social media networks in 2020 are littered with bots, misinformation, and manipulated content. Here are three concrete steps we could take to make social media more honest.

3 ways to fix our broken social networks

GT Dave on breaking down stereotypes as a gay business leader

GT Dave, Founder and CEO of GT's Living Foods, discusses his experience as a business leader who is also a member of the LGBTQ community.

GT Dave on breaking down stereotypes as a gay business leader

'Portrait of a Lady on Fire', plantkween on IG, and Boy Smells candles—our Recommender

Senior staff writer Liz Segran recommends some stuff that is helping her get through these socially distant times.

'Portrait of a Lady on Fire', plantkween on IG, and Boy Smells candles—our Recommender

Impact

In Arizona, Indigenous nations suffer more COVID-19 cases—and more blame

Strict voter ID laws directly reduce minority turnout

We are throwing away a record 53.6 million metric tons of electronics

Creativity

Let’s cancel the 4th of July this year

‘Hamilton’ on Disney Plus is a nostalgic tour de force—and that’s the problem

How to watch Hamilton for free on Disney Plus: You can’t, and here’s why

Co.Design

New Trump campaign tee says America First, but Nazi symbol is front and center

You can now smell like space, with this new NASA-inspired fragrance

This $2,500 ventilator is a master class in designing for the COVID-19 era

Work Life

“Business is not and should not be only about the bottom line”

The pandemic is a great time to start a business. Here are 3 things to do now

How this software company saw the opportunity—and went remote nearly overnight