#historical-context

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Madrid food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day 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
1 day ago
Relationships

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

Iain Pears' book is a profound exploration of love between Salmina and Haskell, set in a complex historical context.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

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

The SAVE Act risks disenfranchising millions of voters under the pretext of preventing voter fraud, which is largely non-existent.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 week ago
London politics

Five south London towns that used to be part of Surrey

The London Government Act of 1963 redefined areas, creating 32 London boroughs and transforming towns like Sutton and Croydon from Surrey to London.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 week ago
Women

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.
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

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
2 weeks ago
Madrid food

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

British travel writers have shaped Spain's image abroad for nearly two centuries, often blending affection with sharp criticism.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
US politics

Why Withholding Your Taxes in Protest Could Actually Help Trump and Musk

Withholding taxes as protest may harm the government and contradict the aim of seeking more government.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US politics

Kenya's handshake politics: Elite self-preservation disguised as compromise

Political handshakes in Kenya signify elite agreements to share power and wealth.
These agreements often block reforms and maintain the political status quo.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

How American Bureaucrats Became Public Enemy No. 1

Condon warned that rising anti-intellectualism in the U.S. could lead to totalitarianism, highlighting the importance of free speech and expert voices.
philosophy
Blackface is universally viewed as racist, especially problematic for public figures.
Many argue for leniency based on past ignorance or drunkenness, complicating views on accountability.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

California Realtors on post-wildfire changes in Black neighborhoods

The presentation emphasized the historical context of Altadena's Black community and the implications of rebuilding post-fire.
Dining
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Dinner Vs Supper: Is There A Difference? - Tasting Table

Supper is a lighter, casual meal, while dinner is more formal and traditionally the principal meal of the day.
fromTruthout
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Frederick Douglass's Words Ring True: "Power Concedes Nothing Without a Demand"

Frederick Douglass's wisdom remains relevant today, emphasizing the need for demands against oppression.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Medicine

Bipolar I Before Lithium: What Was It Like?

Lithium is the gold standard treatment for bipolar disorder.
Before lithium, patients frequently experienced extended episodes of mania and depression.
For many, lithium completely eliminates bipolar episodes.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why even gun-shy Sweden has to deal with mass-shootings

Mass shootings are not just an American problem; other countries experience similar tragedies, albeit often unrecognized.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Design

Nation Office Building Intervention / TANK Architectes

The new office building in Paris integrates contemporary design with historical architecture, promoting well-being and biodiversity in the urban environment.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
3 months ago
History

The River of Separation, a Navajo Creation Story

The River of Separation story illustrates the significance of cooperation and balance between genders in Navajo culture.
Miscellaneous
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The Frustrated Promise of the Rape Kit

Victims of sexual assault often face inadequate support from law enforcement and medical professionals, worsening their trauma and impeding justice.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Trump's Gitmo Detention Center Would Be Bigger Than History's Worst Concentration Camps

President Trump plans to build a 30,000-bed migrant detention center at Guantanamo Bay amid historical patterns of stigmatizing migrants.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Medicine

History Exposes a Crucial Flaw in RFK Jr.'s Vision for Treating Drug Addiction

Kennedy's plan focuses on treating addiction as a disease and emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.
fromWarpweftandway
3 months ago
philosophy

CFP: Workshop on Revenge at KU Leuven

Revenge in China critiques power structures and renegotiates social norms, governed by its own cultural rules.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

The Peepshow by Kate Summerscale audiobook review postwar true crime

The Peepshow reveals the chilling story of John Reg Christie and the societal context of postwar London.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Trump's Talk of the Panama Canal Taps Into Old Myths About U.S. Power

Trump's threats about the Panama Canal reflect a larger narrative of U.S. imperialism and the complex history between the U.S. and Panama.
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Did Elon Musk Just Give a Nazi Salute at Trump's Inaugration? Breaking Down How Close We Are to the Third Reich

The gathering of far-right groups with MAGA symbolizes a concerning trend toward extremism in politics.
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