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1984 review – brings new meaning to the word Orwellian

Orwell is himself a character in this frustrating but provocative adaptation of his dystopian classic, which seeks to refresh its metaphors and make its totalitarian nightmare seem real again

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6

Quote of the day by George Orwell: 'Power is not a means, it is an end. One does not establish a dictatorship in order to...' - motivational quote by Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four author teaches life lessons on power, authority, leadership, ambition and dangers of absolute control

Quote of the day by George Orwell: George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four warns about power becoming the ultimate goal. His quote highlights that control is sought for its own sake. Orwell, born Eric Blair, explored oppression and totalitarian rule in his works. He experienced colonial rule and the Spanish Civil War…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Ombudsman dishes out decisive beating to classy Royal Ascot field

Ombudsman successfully defended his Prince of Wales’s Stakes crown with a brilliant display in Royal Ascot’s day two feature

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

The 10 best sci-fi TV Shows of the 1990s

From "The X-Files" to "Farscape," drift back three decades with us as we reminisce over the last great run of science fiction on the small screen.

Space · Jan 29

The First Amendment and Restrictions on Gathering Information by Drone

From Sixth Circuit Judge John Bush's very interesting opinion Friday respecting denial of rehearing en banc in Yoder v. Bowen:… The post The First Amendment and Restrictions on Gathering Information by Drone appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Oct 6, 2025

30 Years Ago, Star Trek Made History With One Major Character Upgrade

Is Worf the most important character in Star Trek? In 1995, 'Deep Space Nine' made the case for one Klingon as the lynchpin of the franchise.

Inverse · Oct 4, 2025

From lethal sex to gore-soaked dinners: Downton Abbey’s best and worst bits

Soap-based injuries, bleak festive deaths, Hugh Bonneville vomiting blood: we look back on 15 years of highs and lows as the frothy period drama comes to an end with its final spin-off film

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025

Free Speech Coalition Brings Text, History, and Tradition to the Free Speech Clause

Justice Thomas tries to Bruenify free speech doctrine, but I'm not sure it will work.

Reason · Jul 14, 2025

How Should Courts Analyze Age Verification Requirements for Porn That's Illegal for Minors?

Prohibiting the distribution of porn to minors, the Court says, legitimately carries with it some burdens on adults as well, when the burdens are closely linked to distinguishing the adults and the minors.

Reason · Jun 27, 2025

Climbing The Wall: A return to America’s most feared urban ascent

Reflecting on age, memory and muscle on the climb that shaped a generation of American cyclists

Cycling Weekly · Jun 13, 2025