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fromFast Company
5 days ago

What to know about the 'everyone is 12' theory

It took a few weeks for the theory to spread to X, Reddit, TikTok, and other platforms. But once it did, it became the go-to comeback for conservative posts and government propaganda alike. "You wanna do a ride-along in the back seat of a big plane and cosplay being a pilot? Of course you do, you're twelve," user @jjellisart said in response to a video of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a fighter jet.
US politics
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Undoing Cycles of Violence with a New Concept of Protest

Narcissism profoundly distorts political protest and civic relations, turning witnessing and accountability into self-centered performance.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Ksenia Samotiy: Irish voters take note - Donald Trump's actions represent everything a president shouldn't be

US leader spews out AI trickery to mock 'No Kings' protesters, proving he is the embodiment of a political culture that confuses ridicule for strength
US politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Depth of MAGA's Moral Collapse

Young Republican leaders' hateful texts reveal a broader moral collapse in MAGA, normalizing cruelty, bigotry, and contempt for basic human decency.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

China's technocratic capacity enables grand projects while the U.S. is hampered by legal proceduralism; carpets symbolize imperial authority and the often-overlooked artistry of female weavers.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

To defeat Trump, the left must learn from him | Austin Sarat

Donald Trump's political actions have significantly influenced American political culture and conversation during his presidency.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Raskin Calls on Jim Jordan to Haul Bondi and Patel Before Congress Over Epstein Fiasco

Rep. Jamie Raskin intends to subpoena key figures to address inconsistencies regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Why does Nigel Farage get to play British politics on easy mode? | Andy Beckett

Britain's discontent with politics contrasts with Nigel Farage's seemingly easy navigation of its challenges through his party, Reform UK.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Beer, black pudding baps and Belinda Carlisle: Inside the UK's first Reform pub

The Independent’s commitment to accessible journalism distinguishes it from others by avoiding paywalls, ensuring quality reporting reaches a broad audience amidst critical social issues.
UK politics
US politics
fromNew York Magazine
5 months ago

Trump's White House Briefing Room Has Become a Playground for MAGA Influencers

The Trump administration's disdain for traditional media has intensified, utilizing MAGA influencers instead.
Germany politics
fromHarvard Gazette
5 months ago

Lifelong fascination with German culture guided grad - Harvard Gazette

Addie Esposito's thesis explores the lasting divide between East and West Germany as a significant aspect of contemporary German political culture.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Opinion | Harvard May Not Be the Hero We Want, but It Is the Hero We Need

The school had profound problems... the student culture was remarkably intolerant and contentious. I was sometimes shouted down by angry classmates.
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