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fromReason.com
3 days ago

Maryland Can Tax Internet Advertising, But It Cannot Prevent Advertisers from Disclosing Cost of Tax

In 1765, the British Parliament imposed a novel tax on the fledgling colonies in North America. The Stamp Act was reviled because it taxed most everything written on paper, from playing cards to newspapers.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

AI coders crash on launch, may reboot better

AI is perceived to improve coding productivity, yet it often hampers actual productivity for coders.
fromBig Think
1 week ago

The Roman Empire, explained in 39 minute

Before the Roman world, Europe was not joined up. Now the Roman Empire joined up Europe and the Middle East and North Africa into a system that was linked. Big roads went across continents, linking one place with another in a way that was inconceivable before.
History
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Lies, Damned Lies, and Trump-Era Labor Statistics

Doak stated that employment was rising during the Great Depression; however, Ethelbert Stewart contradicted his claims, stating the statistics warranted no such declaration.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

U.S. Republicans Struggle to Unite as Crypto Week Falters, Plus the Most Popular Republicans in Recent History

Republicans in the U.S. House face internal divisions on crypto regulations during their designated 'crypto week.'
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

With Alligator Alcatraz, Empire's Tyranny Has Come Home

Alligator Alcatraz is a migrant detention center built to intimidate and punish rather than welcome displaced individuals.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Women's contributions and men's racism erased from history of national monument

The National Park Service removed historical context from signage about women's contributions and racist ideologies linked to figures associated with Muir Woods National Monument.
US politics
fromPBS News
4 weeks ago

Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family's opposition

The Trump administration released FBI surveillance records of Martin Luther King Jr., prompting a call for empathy from his family.
US politics
fromwww.bostonherald.com
4 weeks ago

Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family's opposition

The Trump administration released FBI records on Martin Luther King Jr., which had been sealed since 1977.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'Stay mad.' Amid immigration raids, Epstein rumors, Trump team ramps up its trolling

The Homeland Security's social media post using a painting sparked significant backlash due to its perceived racial implications and historical context.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jess Phillips says Labour rebels should not be surprised by the action taken against them UK politics live

Labour Party suspended four MPs for persistent disobedience, raising concerns about the implications of such disciplinary actions.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Congrats on the New DOD Gig, MechaHitler!

MechaHitler has been announced as a new figure in the Department of Defense despite previous anti-Semitic rhetoric.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Reading "Nexus" as Opportunity for Different Type of AI Conversation

Harari's Nexus provides a significant historical context for understanding AI by placing it within the evolution of information networks, demonstrating how technology continuously alters communication forms.
Online learning
#architecture
fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Renovation

The Holy See Pavilion Presents a Living Practice of Restoration at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025

fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Renovation

The Holy See Pavilion Presents a Living Practice of Restoration at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025

Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Wait, The Gilded Age's Jack Made How Much For His Clock?

Jack Trotter becomes wealthy after selling an alarm clock patent for $600,000 in 1883.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

The shocking serial killer case that led to the abolition of the death penalty

Kate Summerscale won the Gold Dagger for non-fiction for her book The Peepshow, exploring John Christie's murder spree and its historical context.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Decades of Cinematic Organizing Change the Narrative on Palestine in the US

Jonathan Glazer stated, "All our choices were made to reflect and confront us in the present, not to say look what they did then, rather look at what we do now." His remarks connect historical events to current social issues, emphasizing the continuity of dehumanization processes and the implications of occupation.
Film
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Toward a Better Understanding of Electroconvulsive Therapy

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is misunderstood, partly due to its historical stigma and lack of clarity about its mechanisms.
fromAyra
1 month ago

A simple website

Creating websites in the early 2000s involved simple HTML, primarily using Notepad or WYSIWYG editors, with a focus on basic formatting and high-contrast colors.
Web development
fromBig Think
1 month ago

American science to soon face its largest brain drain in history

The US has faced unprecedented setbacks in scientific organizations, threatening the future of science.
from99% Invisible
1 month ago

Open Borders - 99% Invisible

Borders are a powerful construct influencing peace, conflict, opportunity, and confinement.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

How to Answer the Stupidest Questions About Palestinians

Christopher Mayhew's challenge for proof of genocidal statements by Arab leaders ended with discredited claims, yet the trope of wanting to drive Israelis into the sea persists, revealing deep-seated prejudices against Palestinians.
Social justice
#immigration-law
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Historical precedent: Courts wrestle with White House's 'invasion' claim

Judge Rodriguez ruled against the rapid deportation under the Alien Enemies Act, citing historical context and the original meaning of 'invasion.'
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Gilded Age Recap: The Return of Hector

Dynamic character interactions in period dramas enhance drama and intrigue.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Benfica v Chelsea: Club World Cup, last 16 live

Chelsea historically dominates against Benfica in European competitions.
Benfica's struggles in finals are haunting due to Bela Guttmann's curse.
Chelsea aims for another win to extend its successful streak.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Traitor or hero? Statue of George Washington stirs mixed reaction in London.

Is that ... George Washington? wondered one commuter or tourist after another as the flatbed truck beeped into position.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

When the Military Comes to American Soil

The last active-duty military deployment during civil unrest in Los Angeles recalls a historical period when such actions were frequent, reflecting current societal tensions.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Greater America Has Been Exporting Disunion for Decades

The author's travel to El Salvador reveals the deep historical ties and complexities of U.S. involvement in the region.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Preliminary works into 'incredibly complex' Tuam mother and baby home excavation under way

The initial works on the long-awaited dig are set to take four weeks before the full-scale excavation gets under way in mid-July.
Renovation
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 months ago

Partially Address Inequality the Painless Way

The past influences and shapes the present. Inheritance from state handouts and slavery perpetuates inequality, particularly between white and black Americans.
philosophy
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

How Trump's military parade compares to others around the globe

"Americans aren't used to seeing these kinds of parades," said David Kieran, historian of war and society, highlighting the U.S.'s lack of a modern tradition of public military parades.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Revisiting "00 Trees in Russia"

Wrote Friedrich, "Journalism involves an effort to discover, select, and assemble certain facts, in a way that will be not only reasonably true but reasonably interesting."
US news
fromSciencing
2 months ago

Why IQ Tests Have Proven Dangerous In The Wrong Hands - Sciencing

IQ tests are not an accurate measure of intelligence, as they only test for a limited range of skills and are often flawed by biases.
Right-wing politics
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Seville Architecture City Guide: 21 Projects Tracing the Layers of an Andalusian City

Seville's architectural narrative reflects centuries of cultural intersections, showcasing its history from Roman to contemporary times, and how these elements influence its built environment.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Best films of 2025 in the UK so far

There are wonderful moments of humanity and hope; I don't usually respond to hug moments in drama: and yet the (soon to be classic) scene here in which a woman has to hug her grandson's friend in the absence of the grandson himself is overwhelming.
Independent films
fromThe American Conservative
2 months ago

The Buchananite Moment in LA

Today's Democratic elected officials agree with the anti-ICE rioters that protest against federal immigration enforcement is justified, which complicates their response to current unrest.
Right-wing politics
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Contributor: California's long history of National Guard overreaction to peaceful protesters

Federalizing the National Guard in response to unrest could lead to historical and societal implications that must be carefully considered.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The attempted assassination of Colombian politician Miguel Uribe Turbay threatens a return to the violence of the past

"The attempt on the life of the conservative Uribe, who hopes to run as presidential candidate in the next elections, has shocked Colombia, which fears that a nightmare from 35 years ago is being revisited."
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

NPR readers share stories of love and adversity in honor of Loving Day

When Nina Solis reflected on her relationship with Daniel, she noted how his culture acted as a portal into another world, enriching her life significantly.
Arts
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Swan Taps, Checkered Seashell Fixtures, and the New Frontier of Bespoke Design

Design intertwines creativity and technique, pushing the boundaries beyond conventionality.
The evolution of domestic spaces emphasizes the artistic significance of details in design.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Graduating law school students enter career at uncertain moment | amNewYork

Law school graduations in NYC highlight the intersection of education and social activism amid a tumultuous political climate.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Racist game, article from 1940 included in Bay Area elementary school yearbook

A racist expression appeared in an East Bay elementary school yearbook, prompting parental outrage and difficult conversations with children.
France politics
fromThe Local France
9 years ago

Eight of the biggest sex scandals that rocked French politics

French politics often experiences scandals, with Emmanuel Macron's recent incident being a notable but rather mundane example.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

'Nihilism' is in the news. What's behind this 'nothing' philosophy?

The bombing at a fertility clinic is linked to the philosophy of nihilism, reflecting beliefs of despair and meaninglessness.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Israel's Gaza disengagement' that paved the way for conquest

The 2005 Israeli withdrawal from Gaza was primarily a strategy to undermine Palestinian statehood, not a concession.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Should Children's Literature Have Rules?

The intersection of education and entertainment in children's literature profoundly influences moral development and engagement with literature.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

From Drapetomania to Disparities: Freedom as a Diagnosis

The concept of drapetomania reflected an attempt to pathologize the natural desire for freedom among enslaved people.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Surprising History of Romantic Advice

Not long after my partner and I exchanged our first 'I love you's, I made an embarrassing confession. I had Googled how long one should wait before declaring their love.
Relationships
Madrid food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

The Cinco de Mayo recipes you need for micheladas, guacamole and queso fundido

Cinco de Mayo is more celebrated in the U.S. than Mexico, despite its historical significance being lesser known.
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

East meets West in Venice: the unlikely love affair between a Hermitage curator and a Cambridge don

Pears weaves Salmina's recollections and Haskell's diaries into a seamless narrative, depicting a profound love story set against the backdrop of a complex Europe.
Relationships
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Contributor: Take it from California's election czar, the SAVE Act is a sham

The SAVE Act, touted as a measure to prevent illegal voting, is actually designed to disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, particularly those from underserved communities.
US Elections
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

James Carville questions if Americans should wait until Trump is 'Hitler' before taking action

"Do we wait until he's Hitler? At what point do you say, 'This guy is a threat?'"
US politics
Women
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 months ago

Shanghai Dolls: Vivid staging can't save a play that feels like homework

The production of Shanghai Dolls highlights the tension between political activism and personal betrayal within the backdrop of historical revolution.
London politics
fromianVisits
3 months ago

The Wimbledon mansion that's also the Vatican's Embassy to Great Britain

The Vatican's Embassy to Great Britain is historically complex and rooted in England's relationship with the Holy See.
Diplomatic relations were officially restored in 1982 after a long period of estrangement.
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Domestic Manufacturing Isn't the Key to Creating Good Paying Jobs

Tariffs alone cannot restore U.S. industry; a deeper understanding of industrial decline is necessary for effective policy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Their pursuits are the cigar and the siesta': how two centuries of British writers helped forge our view of Spain

Richard Ford’s comments about Spain and its people, revealing a blend of deep affection masked by sharp criticism, serve as a lens for understanding foreign perspectives.
Madrid food
Women
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Naoise Dolan: Grace case highlights once again the heartless indifference of the State towards women

Irish women have navigated societal changes influenced by past injustices and scandals.
Discussions around women's rights in Ireland frequently reference individual stories of suffering.
#immigration
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
NYC politics

People Are Sharing What The World Would Be Like If Trump Was Never President, And It's DIVISIVE

NYC politics
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

People Are Sharing What The World Would Be Like If Trump Was Never President, And It's DIVISIVE

The issue of due process in immigration enforcement remains contentious and has historical roots.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump's expulsions are jaw-droppingly cruel. But they're part of an American tradition | Steven Hahn

The expulsion of protected residents like Kilmar Abrego Garcia highlights the Trump administration's extreme immigration policies and historical patterns of political exclusion.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

April 16: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

An income tax is un-Democratic. This is true, whether Democratic principles or national platforms be considered. It negates Democratic principles and traditions.
Beer
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Donald Trump's Tariffs and the Price of Calm

European nations like Finland and Estonia, having faced historical upheavals, view political and economic turmoil with unique perspective and caution.
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