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From Republic to Empire: How Rome’s fall foreshadows the future of American Democracy under Trump
As the United States of America continues to experience internal challenges, a historical parallel...
Aly Miller: Playfully navigating the relationship between place and identity with illustrative maps
In parallel with the uniqueness of an individual’s identity are the maps each of us formulates of...
An election of hate: How Trump’s White House victory was fueled by Americans who deny their racism
“Sometimes fear triumphs over hope. Donald Trump’s shocking victory in the 2016 US...
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Luke Waldo: A reunion in Spain with lifelong friends shows the essential nature of social connectedness
“What can we gain by sailing to the moon if we are not able to cross the abyss that separates us...
Reggie Jackson: Why the denial of Black oppression is growing as another false American narrative
“If some groups are simply meant to be at the bottom, then there are no questions to ask about...
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield shares message of hope on 12th anniversary of Sikh temple shooting
On the 12th anniversary of a tragic shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, United States...
One life saved: Why speaking openly about suicide prevention is vital for growing community support
As suicide prevention month draws to a close, we must remember that the door is always open for...
We Need Imagination: A glance at my 2020 bookshelf
In the early days of the stay-at-home orders, I woke up and immediately – as if guided by...
Once upon a Tuesday: A political parable about running with scissors in America
Once upon a Tuesday … there was a schoolhouse in a small rural town where some young...
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Comeback victories: Trump follows the example of how Andrew Jackson reshaped national politics in 1828
By Spencer Goidel, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Auburn University As the nation...
Legacy of Gettysburg: The 2024 election echoes Lincoln’s concern that a divided nation could endure
For three hot days, from July 1 to July 3, 1863, more than 150,000 soldiers from the armies of the...
A Mafia State: Why all Americans are now stuck living in Alexander Hamilton’s worst nightmare
Alexander Hamilton thought he and the others who wrote the Constitution had it all figured out. He...
The Pandemic We Wasted: How we could have transcended our self-erected barriers of politics
What do you remember about the first days of the pandemic? I remember going to three grocery...
Being heartbroken and scared: Why a determined but peaceful resistance to Trump must start now
I will not try to hide it. I am heartbroken. Heartbroken and scared, to tell you the truth. I am...
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Korean Landmarks: A visual tour of heritage sites from the Silla and Joseon Dynasties
The Republic of Korea, known for its modern advancements in technology and popular culture, is equally celebrated for its deep-rooted heritage and rich historical sites that date back millennia. The capital of Seoul serves as the epicenter of a cultural intersection, where traditional Korean values and contemporary progress blend together.
