CFP: ISEAP Conference on Progressive East Asian PhilosophyISEAP's 5th international conference will focus on Progressive East Asian Philosophy, aimed at understanding progress through East Asian traditions.
Online Lecture on Korean Confucian PracticeFinger severing in early Chosŏn Korea represented filial piety but had varied interpretations, highlighting the cultural gap between elite views and common practices.
NYC comic fans! Prepare for Cosmic Con 2025', a show geared for personal expression and tolerance | amNewYorkCosmic Con 2025 focuses on comics' role in social reform and personal expression, promoting inclusivity and community engagement.
Sex Work the American WayThe regulation of sex work in the U.S. reflects ideas of American exceptionalism and moral superiority in managing sexuality.
Last-minute lobbying ahead of major assisted dying voteThis week marks a pivotal moment as MPs vote on an assisted dying bill, reflecting deep ethical debates and personal convictions.
Watch live as MPs vote on assisted dying billThe Independent provides crucial journalism on significant societal issues without paywalls, allowing access for everyone.Major reform on assisted dying could reshape British society substantially, advocated by MP Kim Leadbeater.
Last-minute lobbying ahead of major assisted dying voteThis week marks a pivotal moment as MPs vote on an assisted dying bill, reflecting deep ethical debates and personal convictions.
Watch live as MPs vote on assisted dying billThe Independent provides crucial journalism on significant societal issues without paywalls, allowing access for everyone.Major reform on assisted dying could reshape British society substantially, advocated by MP Kim Leadbeater.
Is Germany drawing the curtain on nudism? DW 11/05/2024Germans embrace nudity through the Freikorperkultur movement, reflecting a cultural nonchalance towards bare bodies and naturalism.
Frances Perkins Was the First Woman to Serve in a U.S. Presidential Cabinet. It's No Coincidence She's Having a MomentFrances Perkins' homestead is set to become a national monument, reflecting a pivotal moment in recognizing women's contributions to American history.
'I took a sex, drugs and gin tour of Charles Dickens' home'The new Dickens Museum tour highlights the contrasting aspects of the author's life, revealing addiction and personal conflicts against his social reformer persona.
How 'uptown' Jews fought to clean up the criminal underworld of the Lower East Side - Jewish Telegraphic AgencyThe Lower East Side in 1913 was a crime-ridden area dominated by gangs, contrasting sharply with the affluent lifestyles of German Jews uptown.
Why millions of Britons fell in love with suburban life | Aeon EssaysThe Downham Estate symbolized transformative housing initiatives in post-WWI Britain, aimed at improving living conditions for returning veterans and their families.