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Left-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Four Books to Read During Trump 2.0

Modern protest movements often succumb to challenges greater than initial failures, leading to worse outcomes.
Empathy and understanding of activists' struggles is essential in analyzing protest dynamics.
#biography
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
SF politics

In 'The Party's Interests Come First,' Joseph Torigian tries to understand Xi Jinping through his father

fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
SF politics

In 'The Party's Interests Come First,' Joseph Torigian tries to understand Xi Jinping through his father

History
fromMedievalists.net
3 days ago

The Medieval State: Kingdoms, Principalities, Communes, and Leagues Explained - Medievalists.net

The medieval political landscape was complexity defined, evolving from feudal structures to more centralized states over several centuries.
#ronald-reagan
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

This Republican President Nearly Tripled the U.S. Debt During His Time in Office

Reagan's presidency drastically increased national debt and deregulated industries, impacting the economy for generations.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Stuart Spencer, Political Pioneer Who Helped Propel Reagan's Rise, Dies at 97

Stuart K. Spencer was instrumental in Ronald Reagan's rise from Hollywood to the presidency.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

This Republican President Nearly Tripled the U.S. Debt During His Time in Office

Reagan's presidency drastically increased national debt and deregulated industries, impacting the economy for generations.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Stuart Spencer, Political Pioneer Who Helped Propel Reagan's Rise, Dies at 97

Stuart K. Spencer was instrumental in Ronald Reagan's rise from Hollywood to the presidency.
#congress
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

The deplorable way House Republicans are treating Rep. Sarah McBride knows no historical equal

Congressman Barney Frank's coming out in 1987 highlighted both support and discrimination, revealing the deep-seated homophobia within Congress.
fromNBC News
4 days ago
NYC politics

Charles Rangel, former longtime N.Y. congressman who represented Harlem, dies at 94

SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

The deplorable way House Republicans are treating Rep. Sarah McBride knows no historical equal

Congressman Barney Frank's coming out in 1987 highlighted both support and discrimination, revealing the deep-seated homophobia within Congress.
NYC politics
fromNBC News
4 days ago

Charles Rangel, former longtime N.Y. congressman who represented Harlem, dies at 94

Charles Rangel, influential former congressman, died at 94, leaving a legacy of significant legislative achievements and community advocacy.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: Congress began ceding power to presidents long before Trump

Congress increasingly functions as a subordinate branch to the executive, rather than as an independent legislative entity.
#democracy
Germany politics
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Here's A Timeline Of Hitler's First 53 Days In Office - Let Me Know If You Notice Anything Familiar

U.S. politicians are drawing parallels between Nazi Germany's rise and current U.S. political trends, highlighting the need for vigilance.
Germany politics
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Here's A Timeline Of Hitler's First 53 Days In Office - Let Me Know If You Notice Anything Familiar

U.S. politicians are drawing parallels between Nazi Germany's rise and current U.S. political trends, highlighting the need for vigilance.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

In Defense of Academic Freedom

Defending academic freedom is crucial, even for harmful ideas, as censoring them opens the door to broader oppression.
Historical context reveals that purging dissenting ideas threatens intellectual freedom and democracy.
Academic institutions must protect diverse viewpoints to uphold foundational principles of freedom.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Immigration is the albatross around UK politics. Starmer will struggle to break free

The 1968 Race Relations Act strengthened protections for immigrant communities and ensured access to quality education and employment for second generation immigrants.
UK politics
#leadership
US politics
fromnypost.com
1 week ago

Joe Biden's cancer cover-up echoes this past White House scandal

Edith Wilson effectively took on presidential duties while concealing her husband's incapacitation, reflecting parallels with today's political climate.
US politics
fromnypost.com
1 week ago

Joe Biden's cancer cover-up echoes this past White House scandal

Edith Wilson effectively took on presidential duties while concealing her husband's incapacitation, reflecting parallels with today's political climate.
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

The Invention of the Idea of Sovereignty in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

The crystallization of the idea of sovereignty was a complex phenomenon that began not with Bodin or Hobbes in the 16th century, but with the re-introduction of Roman law to Latin Christendom.
History
#jose-mujica
#london-mayor
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Jerry Springer's scandalous backstory laid bare: best podcasts of the week

Jerry Springer's early political career is explored, notably his time as mayor of Cincinnati and his later aspirations in Ohio politics.
from48 hills
4 weeks ago

A must-read book on George Moscone and SF politics in the 1970s - 48 hills

Lincon A. Mitchell's 'Three Years Our Mayor' establishes George Moscone as a pivotal figure in San Francisco's political landscape during the late 20th century, reshaping city governance.
NYC politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Fifty years after fall of Phnom Penh, history weighs on Cambodian politics

The rise and fall of the Khmer Rouge are not just historical events; they are deeply entwined with the political legitimacy of the Cambodian People's Party today.
SF politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario Legislature to choose first female Speaker on Monday | CBC News

"It is a next chapter that's starting, and I think all members are paying attention to that as an opportunity," she said, standing in an area of the legislature displaying portraits of the first female members of provincial parliament."
SF politics
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Work honouring Italian anarchist proves as controversial as its subject

The city council's decision to display Enrico Baj's artwork depicting the death of anarchist Giuseppe Pinelli has drawn public outrage for allegedly avoiding the political complexities of the event.
Arts
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Noteworthy and influential people who've died this year

Mia Love's victory in Congress highlighted that a Black, Republican, Mormon woman could defy expectations in a predominantly white state, showcasing the breaking of racial barriers.
Women
#east-germany
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

East Germany's first freely elected parliament DW 03/14/2025

CDU's electoral victory in East Germany led to significant political changes aimed at reunification with West Germany.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

East Germany's first freely elected parliament DW 03/14/2025

CDU's electoral victory in East Germany led to significant political changes aimed at reunification with West Germany.
#cultural-identity
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Denali Will Always Be Denali

In 2015 President Barack Obama officially restored that name, noting that McKinley had never set foot in Alaska and that Denali is a site of significant cultural importance to many Alaska Natives.
Washington DC
#donald-trump
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How to watch President Trump's first address to Congress live for free

Public speaking is integral to leadership, and President Trump will address Congress for the first time in his second term.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How to watch President Trump's first address to Congress live for free

Public speaking is integral to leadership, and President Trump will address Congress for the first time in his second term.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Clinton and Gore's Attempts at Government Reform Highlight the Challenges Ahead for DOGE

The establishment of DOGE has raised concerns due to its aggressive disruptions within the U.S. government's payment systems and bureaucratic structures.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Mary Lou McDonald pays tribute to convicted IRA killer Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane after his death aged 74

Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane, a prominent figure in Irish republicanism, passed away, remembered as a dedicated leader for Ireland's freedom and unity.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Why independent agencies were created to be independent

Trump's executive order marks a significant shift towards increased presidential oversight of historically independent regulatory agencies.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

After Watergate, Congress curbed the presidency. Now, Trump is testing those limits

Trump's actions are reviving concerns over executive power reminiscent of the Nixon era.
The struggle for accountability and oversight in government is facing new challenges under Trump.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Why independent agencies were created to be independent

Trump's executive order marks a significant shift towards increased presidential oversight of historically independent regulatory agencies.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

After Watergate, Congress curbed the presidency. Now, Trump is testing those limits

Trump's actions are reviving concerns over executive power reminiscent of the Nixon era.
The struggle for accountability and oversight in government is facing new challenges under Trump.
Miscellaneous
fromAnOther
3 months ago

The Best Films to See This February

The film powerfully depicts the impact of the military dictatorship in Brazil through a family's painful experience of loss and resilience.
Video games
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Disney has landed in the middle of a fight over an Indigenous language

The efforts to revive te reo Māori in New Zealand reflect resilience against decades of suppression, supported by cultural initiatives like Disney's film dubbings.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Steven Forti, historian: Dissatisfaction among young people is leading to a rejection of democracy'

Nicola Bombacci's journey from a founding member of the Italian Communist Party to a fascist figure embodies the complex political trajectories seen in interwar Europe.
Miscellaneous
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