Category: Culture
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Rishi Sharma
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week.” Each week, we highlight someone who embodies what it means to be evolved, whether famous or not. This week, we honor videographer Rishi Sharma. For the past ten years, Rishi Sharma has traveled around the country, recording the stories of over 3,000 WWII veterans.…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
One million women lost access to humanitarian support in past 18 months, UN report says “The women’s organizations at risk of being shut down are on the frontlines of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises,” said Sofia Calltorp, the chief of humanitarian action at UN Women. “In countries including Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
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American Conspiracy Theory
On Saturday, July 4th, 2026, America celebrated its 250th anniversary—a milestone for a nation built on freedom, liberty, and justice, even though in 1776 these ideals applied only to land- and slave-owning white men. From the beginning, this country has embodied great contradictions. Racism, slavery, and internet porn are as American as baseball and apple…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Jean-Michel Basquiat
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, famous and non-famous alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the musician and artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat. A pivotal…
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You’re Beautiful, Man
It’s Pride month, and the LGBTQ community is in full celebration mode. The queer community often challenges gender norms and roles. Yet, modern society’s beauty ideals remain strongly tied to traditional gender expectations, irrespective of sexuality or orientation. This thinking impacts men of all sexual orientations and backgrounds. Can a man be beautiful? A few…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
‘Trillionaires Shouldn’t Exist’: Obscene Musk Milestone Spurs Calls for Aggressive Wealth Tax “Musk’s cosmic-scale wealth-hoarding is particularly abhorrent when you place it against the backdrop of how much damage he’s done,” wrote Spiers. “It’s hard to quantify the scale of destruction and deprivation that he will never personally be held accountable for. How do you…
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The Evolved Woman of the Week: Angelica Ross
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. The week’s honor goes to the American actress, businesswoman, veteran, and trans rights…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Ethiopia’s election results will likely confirm status quo Beyond claims of rigging, security challenges persist. For some analysts, the fact that voting was suspended in parts of Amhara, Oromia and Tigray indicates the impact of unresolved conflicts. If the Prosperity Party secures another five-year mandate, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government faces pressure to prioritize peace-building. “I hope they use the coming…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
The 10 countries with the highest birth rates — and the 10 with the lowest Countries in Africa consistently reported the highest birth rates, accounting for nine of the top 10 countries. Of the top 10 countries, eight reported a prevalence of contraceptives for married women of just 20% or lower, per the World Bank Group. #Congo…
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Insomniacs Unite!
Another sleepless night, and there have been far too many in my lifetime. It started on deployment back in 2003 aboard the USS Cleveland LPD-7. My nemesis, insomnia, has been my rival since I was a YN sailor boy. That SOB has followed me to college, grad school, the young professional world, and right until…
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