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When Leftists Were Free Traders

In Pax Economica, historian Marc-William Palen chronicles the left-wing history of free trade.

Reason · Sep 5, 2024

The War in Ukraine Is Already Over—Russia Just Doesn't Know it Yet

A front-line report from the Kursk offensive reveals that in the battle for hearts and minds, Ukraine’s resolve outpaces Russia’s crumbling morale, signaling an inevitable conclusion.

Reason · Sep 5, 2024

Trump’s die-hard support may be explained by one of his most misunderstood character traits – ‘charisma’

Of all the questions confronting voters in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, few are as puzzling as the seemingly unwavering support for a political candidate deeply mired in embarrassing sex scandals and criminal business practices.

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2024

“Haven’t Spoken In 15 Years”: 50 People Reveal Why They Disowned Their Parents

"All happy families are alike," Leo Tolstoy wrote. "Each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." The post “Haven’t Spoken In 15 Years”: 50 People Reveal Why They Disowned Their Parents first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · May 30, 2024

Campus protests are part of an enduring legacy of civil disobedience improving American democracy

They didn’t illegally camp out in local parks or on college campuses, as many protesters did across the U.S. recently. But back in 1773, the Boston Tea Partiers broke the law when they protested British Colonial taxes by throwing tea into Boston Harbor.

The Conversation · May 22, 2024

OTA Wireless Readies ATSC 3.0 Datacasting For Commercial Deployment (Part 1)

The Nexstar-Scripps joint venture has the pieces in place to create a new revenue stream from NextGen TV

TV Tech · May 21, 2024

Ukraine Dismantles Soviet Monument To Friendship With Russia

Kyiv authorities on Tuesday began taking down a Soviet-era monument celebrating friendship with Russia -- more than two years into an invasion by Moscow which has cost tens of thousands of lives.

International Business Times · Apr 30, 2024

Has it come to this? We must act now to save Birmingham’s culture from cuts

Austerity-hit Birmingham’s decision to stop funding the arts is a calamity for a city whose rich contribution to UK culture – from Tolkien to the Streets – is such a vital source of civic pride

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2024

Systems science for a better future

When economists and scientists with their incomplete understanding of the world become the guides of leaders and steer social and economic policies, the losers are common people and the environment

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024

Happy Easter Sunday 2024: Quotes by famous poets, authors and celebrities on Easter

As the sun rises on Easter Sunday 2024, it's time to break out the pastel colours, gather with loved ones, and indulge in the delight of chocolate eggs – because Easter is here! Easter is more than just bunnies and baskets; it's a holiday steeped in custom and importance. Easter…

The Times of India · Mar 30, 2024