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The War On “Wokeness” Is A War Against Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

The reason the internet’s performative memorialization — specifically on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022 — is so insufferable is that we’re in a war against the very ideals MLK was killed for defending. These posters and retweeters use MLK as a beacon of civility and inaction, when he was a revolutionary of audacity and action. This happens every year. Refinery29

YIKES

NYT Crossword Puzzle Called Coal A Greener Energy Source And People Hated It

The New York Times crossword contained a major environmental faux pas last week. The world’s premier daily word game (sorry, Wordle) set off a mini-scandal by implying that coal could help avert our looming climate disaster in a puzzle released on Monday, Jan. 11. The prompt: “Greener energy source.” The answer: “Clean coal.” Vice

DOPE

The Real Story Of Cheer On Netflix Is The Bravery Of Abuse Survivors

When the show announced its second season just weeks before its release, Jerry Harris was the question on everyone’s mind. How would the show handle the charges against its formerly beloved star? But Sarah Klein, an attorney and sexual abuse survivor who represents Harris’s accusers, said Harris isn’t the story at all. The real focus of Cheer on Netflix, she said, should be the bravery and strength of Sam and Charlie, the teen boys who accused Harris of sexual abuse. TeenVogue

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The Way To Lose Weight And Keep It Off Forever Is To Change Your Mindset

If you’ve been looking for a way to not only lose weight but to actually lead a healthier life, Noom may be the perfect program for you. It is rooted in psychology and behavioral science and changes the way you think about weight loss. Over 80% of their users have lost weight and even celebrate non-scale victories, like preventing diseases and gaining confidence! [Partner]

GNARLY

How To Cope With Constantly Being Overwhelmed

We get it; you have a lot going on. But if you’re continuously telling yourself “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” you’re probably headed straight toward burnout. Before you pour yourself a third cup of coffee or say “yes” to another project, stop and take a moment to reflect on where you’re at emotionally. Being overwhelmed on a perpetual basis will eventually take its toll on your body and mind if you don’t address it. InHerSight

SWEET

How To Fix Posture, Relieve Pain, And Get An Amazing Full-Body Stretch Anywhere

The options for back pain relief and posture correction are endless. But that's actually the issue: too many devices for solving different problems, many of which are cumbersome to use or carry — think of a bulky yoga wheel. Instead, address the issues with YoBack, a portable, multi-purpose tool you can use anywhere. It's a one-of-a-kind three-piece wheel that you can also use in individual segments to help with workspace ergonomics, meditation, stretching and flexibility, strength-building, and more. Feel amazing anytime for under $100 with the full YoBack kit. Eastnole

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