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The Rise of American Autocracy: Lessons from North Korea’s Kim Dynasty about how dictators keep control
With his unpredictable political strategies, contentious policies, and efforts to centralize...
Aly Miller: Playfully navigating the relationship between place and identity with illustrative maps
In parallel with the uniqueness of an individual’s identity are the maps each of us formulates of...
Milwaukee celebrates Thanksgiving with gratitude, grievances, and growing divides after 2024 election
As Milwaukeeans gather for Thanksgiving, they do so in the wake of a turbulent presidential...
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- Reggie Jackson
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Reggie Jackson: History teaches us that ignoring the elephant in the room will not make it go away
“My children, you are permitted in time of great danger to walk with the Devil until you...
Reggie Jackson: Why the denial of Black oppression is growing as another false American narrative
“If some groups are simply meant to be at the bottom, then there are no questions to ask about...
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield shares message of hope on 12th anniversary of Sikh temple shooting
On the 12th anniversary of a tragic shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, United States...
One life saved: Why speaking openly about suicide prevention is vital for growing community support
As suicide prevention month draws to a close, we must remember that the door is always open for...
We Need Imagination: A glance at my 2020 bookshelf
In the early days of the stay-at-home orders, I woke up and immediately – as if guided by...
Once upon a Tuesday: A political parable about running with scissors in America
Once upon a Tuesday … there was a schoolhouse in a small rural town where some young...
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- Heather Richardson
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Fulfilling Reagan’s vow: How eliminating the Education Department fits a larger political agenda
By Kevin Welner, Professor of Education Policy & Law; Director of the National Education...
Democracy Defended: South Koreans overturn stunning self-coup and reverse Martial Law in 6 hours
For an astonishing six hours today, South Korea underwent an attempted self-coup by its unpopular...
Dictatorship vs. Democracy: Why the fight for Ukraine’s sovereignty could redefine America’s future
Russia unleashed one of its most violent missile attacks against Ukraine recently. The United...
The Pandemic We Wasted: How we could have transcended our self-erected barriers of politics
What do you remember about the first days of the pandemic? I remember going to three grocery...
Being heartbroken and scared: Why a determined but peaceful resistance to Trump must start now
I will not try to hide it. I am heartbroken. Heartbroken and scared, to tell you the truth. I am...
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Korean Landmarks: A visual tour of heritage sites from the Silla and Joseon Dynasties
The Republic of Korea, known for its modern advancements in technology and popular culture, is equally celebrated for its deep-rooted heritage and rich historical sites that date back millennia. The capital of Seoul serves as the epicenter of a cultural intersection, where traditional Korean values and contemporary progress blend together.
