Independent Thought is currently on a mid-season break, but we have a special bonus episode from our friends at the Cocktails & Capitalism podcast. Independent Thought will resume soon, but in the meantime, please enjoy this promo

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The Hot Labor Summer Tour is about to  begin! Human rights lawyer Steven Donziger and ALU President Chris Smalls  have joined forces to share their stories in cities across the country. 
We’re joined by Chris , Steven , and Devon Young, the producer of this Little Secret tour.  Devon explains that Little Secret blends music, comedy, and talks from organizers and activists, creating events that folks really want to go to. (Having visited Little Secret LA, I can attest to that)
Get your tickets! smallsdonzigertour.com
Tune in for a preview of the subjects Chris and Steven will be discussing on the tour, including the labor and climate movements, the criminal justice system, and how they've managed to challenge the power of massive corporations. 
Tour dates:
          Denver July 12
          NYC July 19
          Atlanta July 22
          Los Angeles July 29
          Chicago August 17
          Detroit August 18

If you can't make it to one of these shows, please help us spread the word! You can also support the work of these two by donating here: https://www.smallsdonzigertour.com/
Follow:

Little Secret on IG @littlesecret_LA for updates about the tour
Steven Donziger on IG @stevendonziger and Twitter @sdonziger
Chris Smalls on IG @chris.smalls_ and Twitter
Devon Young on IG cuteanon__
HOT LABOR SUMMER COCKTAIL

To celebrate Hot Labor Summer — a hashtag popularized by Chris Smalls — our resident anticapitalist bartender Jesse Torres crafted a delicious spicy cocktail by the same name. It’s perfect for on the patio, by the pool, or on the picket line.

60ml Kentucky Bourbon or Cognac (other spirits substitute nicely)

30ml Pineapple juice

15ml Good quality Grenadine

15ml Lime juice

1 dash Aromatic Bitters

Jalapeños (for muddling)

Muddle 2-3 slices of jalapeños in a shaker tin with the bourbon. Add the rest of the ingredients and shake well with ice. Double strain into a rocks glass rimmed with chili lime salt like Tajin, and fill with ice. Garnish with a grilled pineapple spear or jalapeño slice.

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Cheers!