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Opinion | Defining Deviancy Down. And Down. And Down.

Moynihan's concept of normalizing deviance explains how societal standards shift over time, allowing once-dubious behaviors to become accepted.

Oregon Democratic lawmakers call Project 2025 proposals 'terrifying'

Historically, women's attire and reproductive choices were heavily scrutinized, impacting their health and autonomy.

Opinion | Defining Deviancy Down. And Down. And Down.

Moynihan's concept of normalizing deviance explains how societal standards shift over time, allowing once-dubious behaviors to become accepted.

Oregon Democratic lawmakers call Project 2025 proposals 'terrifying'

Historically, women's attire and reproductive choices were heavily scrutinized, impacting their health and autonomy.
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The Most Quotable Presidential Quotes

Presidential quotes reveal enduring American values and the importance of effective communication in leadership.

The Abortion Debate Could Open an Overdue Conversation on Pregnancy Loss

October is designated as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month to acknowledge the emotional toll of miscarriages, stillbirths, and the varied perceptions on pregnancy loss.

Regeneration is a better ideal for health than restoration | Aeon Essays

Modern medicine's focus on localized treatment contrasts with Hippocrates' holistic view of health as a balance among body humours.
Understanding health as systemic rather than purely symptomatic is critical for effective treatment.
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What A Trump Victory Means For Ukraine

The outcome of the 2024 US Presidential election will significantly impact American support for Ukraine and potentially affect global geopolitics.

Work of democratic change is political, not constitutional

Most Americans have a limited understanding of the U.S. Constitution, its purposes, and its contents.

What A Trump Victory Means For Ukraine

The outcome of the 2024 US Presidential election will significantly impact American support for Ukraine and potentially affect global geopolitics.

Work of democratic change is political, not constitutional

Most Americans have a limited understanding of the U.S. Constitution, its purposes, and its contents.
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What the Right Gets Wrong About the Ancient History of Gender

The rise of anti-LGBTQ legislation in the U.S. threatens the rights of LGBTQ individuals, particularly transgender youth.

"Imagination": An essay by Amy Kind (Keywords: Epistemology; History of Philosophy; Reason; Perception; Thought Experiments)

Imagination, often viewed negatively by philosophers, is ironically essential for their conceptualizations and arguments.

"Discipline": An Essay by Sally Haslanger (Keywords: Academic Freedom; Free Speech; Knowledge; Expertise; Universities)

The article emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives and systematic belief evaluation in a democratic society.

Don't believe the Kamala Harris hype - the VP 'has no impact'

The role of Vice President is historically viewed as insignificant.
Speculation surrounds the potential for early presidential succession.
Conversations on political figures reflect a mix of skepticism and humor.

How Busyness Became the New Status Symbol

Busyness in the U.S. has shifted from a burden to a status symbol, indicating high social status.

Meet Madame Ines Decourcelle, One of the Very First Female Taxi Drivers in Paris (Circa 1908)

The article discusses the challenge of gendered professional terms in French, particularly for female automobile drivers.

Manhattan is becoming a 'buyer's market' - blame people fleeing to Florida

Manhattan becoming a 'buyer's market'.

Shakespeare's Sisters by Ramie Targoff review four women who wrote the Renaissance

Feminist literary studies have expanded to uncover female writers from the Elizabethan and Jacobean era.
Ramie Targoff's book explores the lives of four prominent female writers from Shakespeare's time.

How we got to 'Made in China'

Carl Crow, an American in China, foresaw tremendous economic opportunities in China before political turmoil disrupted trade.
The trade relationship between the U.S. and China went through significant changes and resurgence in the 1970s, leading to rapid economic transformations.

Two Venezuelas in the cinema: The poor people who embraced Chavismo and the new diaspora that criticizes a failed political project

One historical film series reflects Venezuelan history from different eras.
Simon, a notable Venezuelan film, portrays the current political crisis and gained recognition in film festivals.

The Fourth of July looks different to Black people in the light of Juneteenth - LGBTQ Nation

America's celebration of Independence Day is being reexamined in the context of other historical events and holidays like Juneteenth.
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