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Confronting Fascism and Fear: Media's Role in the 2024 Election
Timothy Snyder examines how media bias and fascism shape perceptions of Biden's presidency and influence the 2024 election landscape.
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Navigating Stressful Conversations: How to Keep Your Cool
Learn how Compassion-Focused Therapy helps manage stress and conflict by recognizing triggers, practicing mindfulness, and responding with compassion.
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A Year of Basic Income: Denver's Homeless Find Hope and Housing
Denver's basic income project provided $1,000 a month to the homeless, leading to nearly half of participants securing housing and saving the city $589,214.
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Modern-Day Slavery: The Ongoing Battle Against Forced Prison Labor in the U.S.
Explore how forced prison labor continues the legacy of slavery in the U.S., with inmates working under duress for meager wages or none at all.
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A New Era in Birth Control: How Male Contraceptives Will Transform Options for All
Katherine J. Wu explores how upcoming male contraceptives could revolutionize birth control options for both men and women, promising safer and more convenient methods.
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Rewriting History: The Threat of Originalism in U.S. Politics
Madiba K. Dennie exposes the risks of originalism in American politics, arguing that it selectively uses history to uphold conservative agendas and endangers modern rights.
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The Rule of Law vs. Revenge Culture: Insights from Timothy Snyder
Timothy Snyder's analysis in "The Shamans and the Chieftain" warns of the dangers of revenge culture and the erosion of the rule of law, drawing parallels to historical precedents and Trump's coup attempt.
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How High Temperatures Impact Your Brain and Behavior
Discover how high temperatures can impair cognitive function and increase aggression, according to recent research. Learn more in this in-depth article from The New York Times.
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Digital Sleuthing Uncovers Massive West Coast Bike Theft Operation
Discover how digital detective Bryan Hance exposed a bike theft mastermind in Mexico, unraveling a massive operation trafficking stolen bikes from the West Coast.
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Ditch the News, Gain Clarity: Lessons from Rolf Dobelli's Manifesto
Discover how quitting the news can improve your life. Rolf Dobelli’s "Stop Reading the News" explains the benefits of a news-free lifestyle.
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Rethinking Roads: Colorado’s Shift from Expansion to Sustainability
Colorado is shifting from highway expansions to transit projects to cut emissions and reduce car dependency, setting a new standard for sustainable transportation.
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Rethinking Road Safety: An Engineer's Critique of Traffic Design
Discover why traffic engineer Wesley Marshall argues that road design, not driver error, is to blame for rising pedestrian and cyclist deaths in the US.