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Libertarianism: A Divergence from Progressive Roots

Libertarianism, defined as the combination of individual and economic freedoms with anti-imperialism, has been historically championed by women seeking empowerment. However, the Trump administration's policies, while aligning with some libertarian principles, simultaneously contradict the movement's...

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Gender Equality
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Pentagon Purges DEI Content: Over 26,000 Images Flagged for Removal

The Department of Defense is removing over 26,000 photos and online posts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across all military branches following President Trump's executive order, potentially impacting up to 100,000 items, including historical images and commemorative cont...

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Gender Equality
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The High Cost of Early Photography and the Failed Promise of Half-Frame Film

From expensive glass plate negatives in the 1830s to the invention of celluloid film and the later, unsuccessful, attempt at cost reduction using the half-frame format in the 1960s, the evolution of photography shows a clear progression in affordability and accessibility, with user experience and es...

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Re-evaluating the Renaissance: A Gradual Shift, Not a Sharp Break

The Renaissance, a period of significant transformation in Europe, saw changes in agriculture, diet, technology (printing press), and intellectual thought, challenging the traditional view of the Middle Ages as a period of darkness. This evolution, however, was gradual and not a complete break from ...

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A.D. 536: Volcanic Eruptions Trigger Decade-Long Global Crisis

Volcanic eruptions in A.D. 536 and 539/540 caused a global cooling event lasting over a decade, resulting in widespread famine, disease (including the Justinianic plague), societal collapse, and the reshaping of numerous civilizations.

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Zero Hunger
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MacIntyre's Critique of Modern Ethics and the Rise of Arbitrary Rules

Alasdair MacIntyre's "After Virtue" critiques modern ethics' detachment from societal context, arguing that its focus on universal principles leads to arbitrary rule-making instead of inherent moral understanding, contrasting this with virtue ethics rooted in community and tradition.

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Ukraine's Betrayal: Echoes of History, Lessons from Israel

The US's recent abandonment of military aid to Ukraine, following a public rebuke of President Zelensky, is viewed as a betrayal echoing Ukraine's history of territorial losses and oppression. The author, drawing parallels to Israel's experience, suggests that Ukraine's vast resources and resilient ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Moscow Exhibit Uses Izba Structure to Explore Personal Stories and Cultural Themes

The State Historical Museum in Moscow presents "A House of the Past Through the Eyes of a Modern Person," an exhibition of 79 artists' works arranged like a traditional Russian izba, showcasing personal stories and employing innovative lighting techniques to create symbolic effects.

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Yale and Slavery: A History

David Blight's "Yale and Slavery: A History" reveals Yale University's extensive ties to slavery from its founding in 1701, detailing how numerous figures within the institution supported the system, and how the university attempted to manage its image while benefiting economically and ideologically...

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Bosnian Independence Referendum of 1992: A Path to War

A 1992 referendum in Bosnia and Herzegovina resulted in 64% voting for independence, despite opposition from the Bosnian Serb SDS and prior agreements between Croatian and Serbian leaders to partition Bosnia, directly leading to the Bosnian War.

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Onassis's Christina O Yacht Listed for Record €90 Million

Aristotle Onassis's iconic yacht, Christina O, is for sale at €90 million, a price potentially setting a record for its age; built in 1943, it served in WWII before Onassis transformed it into a luxury yacht, generating €5 million annual profit from chartering.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Taiwan's Chiang Kai-shek Statue Park: A Controversial Compromise

Taiwan's Cihu Memorial Sculpture Park houses approximately 200 statues of Chiang Kai-shek, relocated from public spaces due to controversies surrounding his legacy; the park reflects a compromise between preserving history and addressing concerns about the veneration of authoritarianism.

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