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Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

The Guardian view on the legacy of Jurgen Habermas: philosophical sustenance for illiberal times | Editorial

Habermas's philosophical legacy emphasizing reason, consensus, and rational debate in the public sphere offers crucial resistance to contemporary authoritarianism and the erosion of democratic values.
fromThe Nation
6 months ago

Who Keeps Kids Safe?

Donald Trump wants us to accept the current state of affairs without making a scene. He wants us to believe that if we resist, he will harass us, sue us, and cut funding for those we care about; he may sic ICE, the FBI, or the National Guard on us. We're sorry to disappoint, but the fact is this: The Nation won't back down to an authoritarian regime. Not now, not ever.
US politics
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