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/ 6 months agoWhat Shakespeare can teach us about racism
Considered the greatest writer in English literature, William Shakespeare illustrates views on race and whiteness throughout all of his dramatic works.
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/ 6 months agoAs humans, we all want self-respect – and keeping that in mind might be the missing ingredient when you try to change someone’s mind
People deeply want to believe they are good, reasonable and worthy. A little humility and curiosity can go a long way...
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/ 6 months agoWhat students protesting Israel’s Gaza siege want − and how their demands on divestment fit into the BDS movement
There’s been a concerted effort in Israel and the US to block this movement’s tactics and goals.
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/ 6 months agoColumbia University protests look increasingly like those in 1968 as police storm campuses nationwide
An expert on the Columbia University protests of 1968 draws parallels between protests then and the ones taking place there in...
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/ 6 months agoHow ‘apocalypse’ became a secular as well as religious idea
Events that the media describe as ‘apocalyptic’ reflect changing anxieties about the future.
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/ 6 months agoBeethoven’s Ninth Symphony at 200: Revolutionary work of art has spawned two centuries of joy, goodwill and propaganda
It stands as the crowning achievement of Western classical music.
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/ 6 months agoBoeing’s Starliner is about to launch − if successful, the test represents an important milestone for commercial spaceflight
The Starliner has had delays and issues. The May 2024 launch will put its capacity to carry crew to the International...
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/ 6 months agoHealthy teeth are wondrous and priceless – a dentist explains why and how best to protect them
The durability and longevity of teeth lie in the complex interplay between six different tissues, all of which play an intricate...
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/ 7 months agoHigh interest rates aren’t going away anytime soon – a business economist explains why
The Federal Reserve doesn’t appear eager to cut rates.
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/ 7 months agoWhy universities turn to the police to end student protests − and why that can spiral out of control
While most colleges and universities have their own police units, some schools, like Columbia University, have only private security − and...
