TIL: Humans are uniquely efficient at conserving water compared to other primates, using 30% to 50% less daily. A study published by Duke University revealed this trait, which likely helped our ancestors survive by traveling further in search of food without needing water sources nearby. [source, comments]

In response to threats from the university administration, demonstrators at Columbia University have occupied Hamilton Hall, the campus’s main administrative building.

Background on how the encampment in solidarity with Gaza began at Columbia:

https://crimethinc.com/Columbia2024

If you are participating in protests, encampments, or occupations, you should understand how to dress to minimize your risk factors.

Most importantly—if you wish to protect your privacy, you will need an outfit that conceals your identifying features. You should change into it in a location that is not under surveillance, wear it for the entire duration of the activity, then change out of it in a location that is also not surveilled. You should not be seen with any elements of the outfit before or after.

Consider reading these short instructional guides:

Fashion Tips for the Brave

https://crimethinc.com/fashiontips

The Femme’s Guide to Riot Fashion

https://crimethinc.com/riotfemme

Media
On this day, 30 April 2022 food delivery couriers working for the Deliveroo app in Dubai went on strike, shutting down the app, and defying a ban on strikes in the United Arab Emirates.The drivers were facing a pay cut from $2.79 per delivery down to $2.38. The UK-based firm, backed by tech giant Amazon, also intended to increase the length of the working day up to 14 hours per day.The workers, all of whom were migrants from South Asia, remained on strike until May 2 when the company agreed to abandon both proposed changes.The following week, riders for delivery service Talabat also walked out demanding a pay increase.More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/7946/dubai-deliveroo-strikeTo access this hyperlink, click our link in bio then click this photoPictured: a photograph of the strike taken by one of the workers, Asad Mirza

Song of the Day 🤝🫂: https://open.spotify.com/track/6ewoyB7JLGEWxW6HloDIwV?si=3awG90XcTU27duoiXQhpWg

Zehntausende demonstrieren in Georgien gegen «russisches Gesetz» – 5 Fragen und Antworten https://www.watson.ch/!446276460

Good Idea: Start a Cooperative
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(Happy workers day!!)

https://lukekanies.com/writing/why-we-hate-working-for-big-companies/

Modern capitalism raises the flag of the free market while pitting centrally planned organizations against each other

The text illustrates the discrepancy between the principles of free-market capitalism and the centralized structures within corporations. It draws parallels between corporate hierarchies and authoritarian regimes, suggesting that the top-down decision-making processes hinder efficiency and innovation. The author's personal experience highlights the struggle of reconciling ideological beliefs with the realities of running a business within this system. Furthermore, it prompts reflection on the need for alternative organizational models that empower workers and distribute decision-making more evenly.

Song of the Day 🔥⛓: https://youtu.be/AIOwg1oF-nA