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New Yorkers Won't Stop Complaining About Dogs

Dogs in New York are both beloved and a source of frustration, highlighting the tension between pet ownership and public space.
The issue of dogs in urban environments raises questions about shared space in densely populated cities.

These Tiny Nations Once Had a Claim to North America

Smaller nations significantly influenced the cultural development of North America despite their limited resources and status.
#gender-equality

In Defense of Women with Margaret L. King - The Medieval Podcast, Episode 270 - Medievalists.net

Pompeo Colonna's writings offered a defense of women during the Renaissance, challenging common perceptions of inferiority.

Shakespeare's Sisters by Ramie Targoff review four women who wrote the Renaissance

Feminist literary studies have expanded to uncover female writers from the Elizabethan and Jacobean era.
Ramie Targoff's book explores the lives of four prominent female writers from Shakespeare's time.

In Defense of Women with Margaret L. King - The Medieval Podcast, Episode 270 - Medievalists.net

Pompeo Colonna's writings offered a defense of women during the Renaissance, challenging common perceptions of inferiority.

Shakespeare's Sisters by Ramie Targoff review four women who wrote the Renaissance

Feminist literary studies have expanded to uncover female writers from the Elizabethan and Jacobean era.
Ramie Targoff's book explores the lives of four prominent female writers from Shakespeare's time.
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#philosophy

How we discovered we're all made of "star stuff"

Humans are biologically connected to the universe, being 13.8 billion years in the making.
The understanding of our connection to stars evolved from historical skepticism to recognition.

"Imagination": An essay by Amy Kind (Keywords: Epistemology; History of Philosophy; Reason; Perception; Thought Experiments)

Imagination, often viewed negatively by philosophers, is ironically essential for their conceptualizations and arguments.

How we discovered we're all made of "star stuff"

Humans are biologically connected to the universe, being 13.8 billion years in the making.
The understanding of our connection to stars evolved from historical skepticism to recognition.

"Imagination": An essay by Amy Kind (Keywords: Epistemology; History of Philosophy; Reason; Perception; Thought Experiments)

Imagination, often viewed negatively by philosophers, is ironically essential for their conceptualizations and arguments.
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Food and sex: Once good food was linked with forbidden sex, these days good sex is linked with forbidding ourselves food

Food discussions were once taboo, likened to conversations about sex, reflecting societal attitudes about pleasure.

How Henry Kissinger foresaw the power and potential of AI

Henry Kissinger's last work emphasizes the dual-edged nature of AI, presenting both opportunities and threats to humanity.

Stopping the Press

Modern journalists are often perceived as entitled and disconnected from public trust, reminiscent of Dickens's character Mr. Podsnap.
#societal-norms

Opinion | Defining Deviancy Down. And Down. And Down.

Moynihan's concept of normalizing deviance explains how societal standards shift over time, allowing once-dubious behaviors to become accepted.

Oregon Democratic lawmakers call Project 2025 proposals 'terrifying'

Historically, women's attire and reproductive choices were heavily scrutinized, impacting their health and autonomy.

Opinion | Defining Deviancy Down. And Down. And Down.

Moynihan's concept of normalizing deviance explains how societal standards shift over time, allowing once-dubious behaviors to become accepted.

Oregon Democratic lawmakers call Project 2025 proposals 'terrifying'

Historically, women's attire and reproductive choices were heavily scrutinized, impacting their health and autonomy.
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The Most Quotable Presidential Quotes

Presidential quotes reveal enduring American values and the importance of effective communication in leadership.

The Abortion Debate Could Open an Overdue Conversation on Pregnancy Loss

October is designated as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month to acknowledge the emotional toll of miscarriages, stillbirths, and the varied perceptions on pregnancy loss.

Regeneration is a better ideal for health than restoration | Aeon Essays

Modern medicine's focus on localized treatment contrasts with Hippocrates' holistic view of health as a balance among body humours.
Understanding health as systemic rather than purely symptomatic is critical for effective treatment.
#public-opinion

What A Trump Victory Means For Ukraine

The outcome of the 2024 US Presidential election will significantly impact American support for Ukraine and potentially affect global geopolitics.

Work of democratic change is political, not constitutional

Most Americans have a limited understanding of the U.S. Constitution, its purposes, and its contents.

What A Trump Victory Means For Ukraine

The outcome of the 2024 US Presidential election will significantly impact American support for Ukraine and potentially affect global geopolitics.

Work of democratic change is political, not constitutional

Most Americans have a limited understanding of the U.S. Constitution, its purposes, and its contents.
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What the Right Gets Wrong About the Ancient History of Gender

The rise of anti-LGBTQ legislation in the U.S. threatens the rights of LGBTQ individuals, particularly transgender youth.

"Discipline": An Essay by Sally Haslanger (Keywords: Academic Freedom; Free Speech; Knowledge; Expertise; Universities)

The article emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives and systematic belief evaluation in a democratic society.

Don't believe the Kamala Harris hype - the VP 'has no impact'

The role of Vice President is historically viewed as insignificant.
Speculation surrounds the potential for early presidential succession.
Conversations on political figures reflect a mix of skepticism and humor.

How Busyness Became the New Status Symbol

Busyness in the U.S. has shifted from a burden to a status symbol, indicating high social status.

Meet Madame Ines Decourcelle, One of the Very First Female Taxi Drivers in Paris (Circa 1908)

The article discusses the challenge of gendered professional terms in French, particularly for female automobile drivers.

Manhattan is becoming a 'buyer's market' - blame people fleeing to Florida

Manhattan becoming a 'buyer's market'.

How we got to 'Made in China'

Carl Crow, an American in China, foresaw tremendous economic opportunities in China before political turmoil disrupted trade.
The trade relationship between the U.S. and China went through significant changes and resurgence in the 1970s, leading to rapid economic transformations.

Two Venezuelas in the cinema: The poor people who embraced Chavismo and the new diaspora that criticizes a failed political project

One historical film series reflects Venezuelan history from different eras.
Simon, a notable Venezuelan film, portrays the current political crisis and gained recognition in film festivals.

The Fourth of July looks different to Black people in the light of Juneteenth - LGBTQ Nation

America's celebration of Independence Day is being reexamined in the context of other historical events and holidays like Juneteenth.
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