https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-vVO3nRFzI Democracy is about having choices — and authoritarianism is about not having them, says lawyer and writer Ian Bassin. Detailing the seven steps of the authoritarian playbook, he invites…
Nepal suggests less than we might think By Iain Guest Violence has been in the news in the US after two attempted assassinations against former President Donald Trump, the anniversary…
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge recently upheld most of Oklahoma’s HB 1775, a law widely perceived as banning Critical Race Theory (CRT) in the state. However,…
Beyond Babi Yar was inspired by the story of John Pollick's family. His grandparents' families were among the shooting victims in Ukraine. The purpose of the film is to educate viewers…
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — They were sharing the world stage to discuss a plan to give young people more input in decisions that shape lives. And 26-year-old Daphne Frias, talking…
On April 16, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill emancipating enslaved people in Washington, the end of a long struggle. But to ease slaveowners’ pain, the District of Columbia Emancipation Act paid…
Bob Barnard Family remembers Maryland mom shot, killed in murder-suicide A D.C. family is reeling after a mother of four was shot and killed while nursing one of her twin…
A recent influx of studies has revealed the presence of microplastics in various organs throughout the human body, including the brain and testicles. However, the impact of these minuscule plastic…
NEW YORK (AP) — Our children are told when they’re little: Play nicely. Work together. Don’t hit. Use your words. Multiply that by nearly 200 countries, leaders of varied backgrounds…
Key Points Question What are the effects of suicide-focused (direct) and other (indirect) psychotherapies on suicidal ideation and suicide attempts? Findings In this systematic review and meta-analysis of 147 studies comprising 193…