It’s the first week in October and everyone seems to be talking about an October Surprise. Will Russia use tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine? Will Trump’s ongoing legal issues come to a head before the midterm elections? Will he be indicted or will he announce that he is running for president in 2024? Will Herschel Walker lose the Senate because some untoward … [Read More...]
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The Hijab Controversy
The hijab controversy surrounding the death of Masha Amina while in the custody of Iran's Morality Police has spurred debate and protest, not just in Iran, but all … [Read More...]
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Cuban Migration to the US: 2022
If you keep up with the news, I’m sure you’re aware of the global movement of displaced people fleeing their home countries. But did you know that, according to … [Read More...]
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The Rise of Fast Fashion: Globalization and Waste
Now that Labor Day is over, the “fall fashion” season is in full swing. And in today's world, most of that buying will center on "Fast Fashion" -- trendy, inexpensive garments produced in large amounts and manufactured speedily in subcontracted factories … [Read More...]
1962: The Best Movie Year Ever?
When history buffs think of 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis is often the first thing that comes to mind. Alternatively, some look back on Vietnam and the expansion of the Vietcong (VC) insurgency into South Vietnam. Fifty-three American soldiers were killed in … [Read More...]
Pan European “Freedom” Picnic: August 19, 1989
On August 19th, 1989, near the city of Sopron, Hungary, thousands of people called for an end to the cold war at an event dubbed the Pan-European "Freedom" Picnic. However, if you think the picnic is remembered because it was a highly organized event analogous … [Read More...]
