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1 week ago

Op-Ed | Echoes of a father's pain | amNewYork

Otto Frank returned to Amsterdam in the summer of 1945, carrying six months of desperate hope, uncertainty, and loss after surviving Auschwitz and learning of his family's fate.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

How Europe is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Nazis' surrender in WWII

Victory in Europe Day commemorates the Allies' defeat of Nazi Germany amidst current security concerns in Europe.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

WWII survivors share haunting memories as France marks 80th anniversary of Nazi surrender

The article highlights the importance of independent journalism in preserving historical memory and accessible reporting.
Europe politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

How Europe is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Nazis' surrender in WWII

Victory in Europe Day commemorates the Allies' defeat of Nazi Germany amidst current security concerns in Europe.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

WWII survivors share haunting memories as France marks 80th anniversary of Nazi surrender

The article highlights the importance of independent journalism in preserving historical memory and accessible reporting.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Out of War's Shadow: Vietnam on the Move

Fifty years after the Vietnam War, the country is experiencing a transformation with poverty dramatically declining, as globalization infuses new opportunities and pressures into society.
US news
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

San Francisco again 'rises from the ashes' at earthquake commemoration

San Francisco is uniting and recovering from recent challenges, echoing the resilience shown after the 1906 earthquake.
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fromBerlin Art Link
1 month ago

Preview of '100 + 10 - Armenian Allegories' | Berlin Art Link

The festival '100 + 10 - Armenian Allegories' commemorates the Armenian Genocide through contemporary art, addressing themes of survival and identity.
from48 hills
1 month ago

Drama Masks: Walking in circles - 48 hills

"When something like acid rain...looks dangerously close to making a return, one has to wonder if we're all just living out a species-wide Darwin Awards ceremony."
Arts
New York City
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

New York has changed a lot over the years - but is it for the better?

New York City's charm has significantly diminished, with concerns over safety and quality of life overshadowing its vibrant past.
NYC politics
from48 hills
1 month ago

Listen to the rank and file: Political lessons from something I missed 25 years ago - 48 hills

Listening to grassroots activism is crucial for effective organizing.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | I Wish My Father, Ronald Reagan, Could Remind Trump What America Stands For

The speaker reflects on their father's belief in the importance of international peace and democracy during a time of growing isolationism.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | America Became Great Because of the Things Trump Hates

The Trump team's strategy mirrors the 'Shock and Awe' approach used in Iraq, signaling rapid upheaval and disruption in government policy.
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fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Letters from Our Readers

Local resistance to Trump policies remains significant despite a quieter national response.
Historical context reveals persistent global anxieties about humanity's future.
The resurgence of overlooked historical figures like Alma Mahler-Werfel is critical to understanding cultural narratives.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Growing Up U.S.A.I.D.

The dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has spurred extreme criticism from prominent figures, overshadowing its historical contributions to foreign aid.
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

"SNL" Turned (Somewhat) Introspective On its 50th Anniversary

The 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live felt more candid about its own history, contrasting celebratory moments with reflections on past mistakes and controversies.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

The far right can't take away our hopes and memories. Culture is our weapon

The rise of far-right parties in several European democracies raises concerns about the erosion of foundational values of liberty, fraternity, and equality that defined the French Revolution.
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