The Daily Shaarli

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December 20, 2021

Canadians Deserve Truly Universal Health Care
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Canadians spend billions on medical treatment not covered by the country’s supposedly universal health care system. Many people are unable to pay for these services and instead forgo the prescription drugs and dental care they urgently need.

Socialist Gabriel Boric elected Chile's youngest ever president with highest ever vote tally
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Far-right's Kast concedes defeat as left alliance's candidate romps home with 56% of the vote

Washington’s New Ambassador to Mexico Is Already Wreaking Havoc
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US ambassadors to Mexico have long been a meddling presence. The latest to join the ranks is former interior minister Ken Salazar, who has already distinguished himself for trying to derail AMLO’s efforts to regain public control of the country’s energy sector.

Cuba soars to near top of COVID vaccination charts on decades-old bet | Reuters
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Verez said Cuba is negotiating with both Canada and Italy to produce its vaccines in those countries for export to regions in need, including Africa.

The Hellish Reality of Amazon’s Human Resources Department
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Amazon’s HR department is a hellscape where automated systems arbitrarily cut off benefits and fire workers, leaving an alarming number penniless and literally suicidal. And the company simply doesn’t seem to care.

A Better Future For Canadian Telecoms Lives In Saskatchewan
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SaskTel shows that even if we can’t have a nationalized telecom sector, we’d be far better off with at least a public option.