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Brewster Kahle: Public Libraries and American Democracy
Since 18th century and pre-Constitution America, libraries have been a public space, a central repository where books could be borrowed, read and ret…
3 years, 7 months ago
Jeffrey Dahmer and the Deadly Legacy of Race and Homophobia
The new Netflix miniseries Dahmer—Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is one of the streaming service's most popular hits all around the world, telling…
3 years, 7 months ago
Poland at the Border of Putin's War Against Ukraine and the West
Poland is rapidly becoming the linchpin of the Western effort to defend Ukraine and deter Russia. The Polish-Ukrainian border, since the Russian inva…
3 years, 7 months ago
Humanities West Presents Mozart's Music
Humanities West presents a performance, and an elucidation, of Mozart’s String Quintet in G minor, K. 516, composed in Vienna in 1787. It is widely c…
3 years, 7 months ago
Youth Talk: Your Vote, Your Voice
Young people's voices are an integral part of our democracy. Yet Gen Z and Millennial voters consistently turn out at lower rates than older generati…
3 years, 7 months ago
CLIMATE ONE: Bonus COP27 Preview: Egyptian Ambassador Wael Aboulmagd
The Paris Agreement requires every country to declare their own nationally determined contributions, or NDCs, for reducing emissions. Last year at CO…
3 years, 7 months ago
CLIMATE ONE: Countdown to COP 27: Feeling the Heat
For decades, scientists and activists have called for action to slow the pace of global warming. The political process has struggled and largely fail…
3 years, 7 months ago
Steve Case: Entrepreneurs and the New American Dream
For visionary businessman and AOL founder Steve Case, great entrepreneurs can be found anywhere and can thrive with the proper support and investment…
3 years, 7 months ago
COOL: Women Leaders Reversing Global Warming
Women and girls all over the world are using intelligence, creativity, energy, and courage to help stop global warming. Paola Gianturco and her 12-ye…
3 years, 7 months ago
Experiencing Democracy: Creating a Civic Culture in School
Today’s students have grown up in a political culture of polarization that has exacerbated public distrust. In this environment, how can educators te…
3 years, 7 months ago