Author: Lornett Vestal
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New Year, Same Empire
On January 3rd, 2026, the United States special forces and the DEA captured the Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro. Yes, the United States kidnapped a sitting head of state. This is a blatant example of foreign interference in a sovereign nation’s politics. It doesn’t matter what your opinion of President Maduro is. This action flagrantly violates…
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The Evolved Woman of the Week: Lina Yassin
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s “Evolved Woman of the Week” profile. Each week, we will highlight an individual who embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the climate researcher, activist, and Sudanese native, Lina…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Even as Trump Suggests US Taxpayers May Foot the Bill, How Bullish Is Big Oil on Venezuela? While President Donald Trump has openly stated that the US will seize Venezuela’s oil in the wake of the US military’s abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, there are questions about just how much interest big oil companies have in the president’s desire for…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Daniel Ole Sambu
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week, we will highlight an individual who embodies what it means to be an evolved person, whether famous or non-famous. This week’s honor goes to the former Program Coordinator for the Predator Compensation Fund at the Big Life Foundation, the former Deputy…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Israel could be bringing back the death penalty — but only for Palestinians Civil liberty advocates and human rights groups have eviscerated the proposed legislation, calling it deeply racist. And some fear its provisions could be made retroactive to cover Palestinian prisoners — an estimated 9,000 people, according to Palestinian prisoners’ groups — already in…
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The Truth About Incels
“Involuntary celibate,” or “incel,” is the name of an online subculture. Talking about this needs caution and an open mind. Initially, the term described those who sought relationships but struggled, frequently because of shyness, social anxiety, or limited chances. A woman originated the term, which is quite interesting. In 1997, Alana Foster made a website…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Seven quiet wins for climate and nature in 2025 Once hunted for their eggs and decorative shells, green turtles have been rescued from the brink of extinction. Thanks to decades of conservation efforts, from releasing hatchlings on beaches to reducing accidental capture in fishing nets, green turtle populations have rebounded. The species was this year moved…
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The Evolved Woman of the Week: Dr. Aomawa Shields
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s “Evolved Woman of the Week” profile. Each week, we will highlight an individual who embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. Today’s honor goes to the former actress, author, and associate professor of physics…
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Forever Young
“I still get carded at the grocery store!” Many folks my age or a little younger will exclaim this with glee when they get an ID check if they buy booze or cigarettes. Maybe the cashier is just doing their job, and you actually don’t look like you’re under 21. Stores don’t wanna lose their…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Women protest gender-based violence across Brazil following shocking cases “We’re seeing an increase in numbers but also in the intensity and cruelty of violence,” said Juliana Martins, an expert in gender-based violence and institutional relations manager at the Brazilian Forum on Public Safety. #Brazil #Femicide #womensrights #Sexism Mental health crisis reaches new lows for French…
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