Category: Science
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Another World is Possible

We The People There is a critique that I am a burned “Bernie Bro.” I assure you, I am not. Bernie is a politician, and politicians should be seen as a means to an end. Not someone to hero-worship either on the “so-called” left or right. I still contend that the policies put forth by…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe

James Baldwin Was Right All Along “What one does realize is that when you try to stand up and look the world in the face like you had a right to be here, you have attacked the entire power structure of the Western world.” And more pointedly: “I attest to this: The world is not…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe

‘Life’s so tough’: Never-ending misery for crisis-hit Zimbabweans “By the day, the cards are stacked against him deeper and deeper,” he argued, suggesting that “a concerted action is at play to dissociate him from the good grace of the citizenry. This has the makings of an end game.” #Zimbabwe #economy #Africa Stimulus checks, back-to-work bonuses,…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Phill Wilson

Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s ”Evolved Man of the Week” profiles. Each week we will highlight an individual that embodies what it means to be an evolved man, famous and non-famous men alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the activist, author, fellow Chicago native, and…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe

Project Force: What is behind China’s naval ambitions? “In areas like the South China Sea, where China’s military power has grown to such an extent (and rate) that its deterrence has also grown, (this) … means that the chances of military engagement have decreased.” #China #Navy #War #Military The EU plans to ban US travelers indefinitely after…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe

With Monuments Falling All Over Europe, We Asked Historians and Artists to Weigh in on How They Should Be Replaced “If the community wants [monuments] to be removed, then they should be removed, but they should remain in public view, by creating museums for them, as a reminder so that we don’t make the same…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe

Why The Small Protests In Small Towns Across America Matter These protests cut across demographics and geographic spaces. They’re happening in places with little in the way of a protest tradition, in places with majority white population and majority black, and at an unprecedented scale. People who’ve watched and participated in the Black Lives Matter…
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The Week in Stories Across the Globe

‘A Disgusting Display’: Police Fire Rubber Bullets, Stun Grenades, and Tear Gas at Demonstrators Protesting Killing of George Floyd “Firing them is a good start, but we want to see justice for our family. We want to see them charged. We want to have them arrested,” said Tera Brown, Floyd’s cousin. “What they did was…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe

The Trump Administration Is Rushing Deportations of Migrant Children During Coronavirus “The government is removing very young children to no one,” Cubas said. “But our courts are in a state of emergency. Our media is COVID-19 all the time. We don’t even have congressional hearings right now in full force. There is less scrutiny.” #Trump #Deportations #Mexico #LatinAmerica…
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Welcome to the Freak Show

“When you’re born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you’re born in America, you get a front row seat.” – George Carlin The World Has Too Many Freaks So far, 2020 has been one hell of a roller coaster ride that is yet to end. A global pandemic has hit the United…