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Digital Maquerade. Three Chinese feminist activists dressed as brides with red stains resembling blood hold protest signs against gender-based violence on a busy street. Their expressions are serious and defiant, symbolizing resistance against censorship and state repression. The scene represents a creative form of feminist and queer activism in China
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Digital Masquerade: Feminist and Queer Activism in China

In 2015, Li Maizi, Wei Tingting, and three other feminists were arrested and detained for thirty-seven days in China after planning to circulate messages against sexual harassment in public spaces.

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Jia Tan
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How China’s E-Commerce Boom Charts a Digital Path to Growth
A high-profile promotion of AliExpress, showcasing the platform's global reach and its role in shaping the future of e-commerce.
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Chronic Instability and Violence in South Sudan
High-ranking military officials of South Sudan’s government, representing the intersection of political power, corruption, and the country’s militarized governance.
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How Innovation Hype Devalues Reproductive Labor
Innovation in Reproductive Technologies: A close-up of in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures, where advanced micromanipulation tools are used to facilitate the fertilization process in the lab.
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World History of Sexualities
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Critical Theory and its Right-Wing Double
Right-wing and left-wing thinkers in a collage
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Heritage in War and Peace: An Ever-Growing Field
Heritage in War: The reconstructed Old Bridge of Mostar, originally built in the 16th century, was destroyed during the Bosnian War in 1993 and rebuilt in 2004 as a symbol of reconciliation and cultural heritage preservation.
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What Is Extinction? Exploring Life’s End and Meaning
The image shows a representation of the dodo (Raphus cucullatus), an extinct bird species that once inhabited the island of Mauritius. The dodo is widely recognized as a symbol of extinction, having disappeared by the late 17th century due to excessive hunting by humans and the introduction of invasive species to its habitat. Its extinction serves as a reminder of the impact of human activity on biodiversity.
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Is a Shift to the Left Good or Bad for Multiculturalism?
Monument to Multiculturalism by Francesco Perilli (1985), located in Toronto, Canada.
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A World on Edge: Environmental Injustice Threatens Us All
Environmental injustice: A group of firefighters stand against an overwhelming wildfire, their silhouettes illuminated by the intense orange glow of the flames.
BooksEnvironment
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Populism as Governmental Practice: The Informal Social Contract
Populism is a political approach that seeks to appeal to the interests and concerns of the general population, often positioning "the people" against "the elite."
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Family Separation: The Reality of Child Migration to the U.S.
A young boy looks through a mesh wire barrier, with a somber expression, symbolizing the impact of family separation policies at the border. Background figures are blurred. Photo credited to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Politicizing the Digital World
Politicizing the Digital World: Biometric fingerprint scanning at a government checkpoint, illustrating the impact of digitalization on public administration and citizens' rights.
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Women and the Reformations Around the World
A painting depicting the marriage ceremony of Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora. Katharina, a former nun, is portrayed as a central figure, symbolizing the role of women in the Protestant Reformation as active participants in reshaping religious and social norms.
BooksPolitical History
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Understanding the Causes of War: Human Nature and History
A stark glimpse into the trenches of World War I, epitomizing the brutal realities of conflict. This image underscores the enduring 'causes of war'—territorial disputes, political rivalries, and the human propensity for domination.
BooksPolitical History
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Decentralised Governance: Crafting Effective Democracies Around the World
Empowered women in local governance forums, like this group in India, exemplify the transformative power of decentralization in fostering inclusive democracy and active community participation.
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The Transformation of Chinese Foreign Policy: Leaders Matter
The image of Mao Zedong, a towering figure in China's political history, continues to evoke debates about the country's trajectory in foreign policy.
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14 Min Read
Better Policies, Not Preaching, Can Make Immigration Popular
A bronze sculpture titled 'Immigrant Family' by Tom Otterness, symbolizing the challenges and journeys of immigrant families, placed outside a public building to inspire reflection on immigration policies.
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Being Trans is a Natural Right
A person with long purple hair, draped in a transgender pride flag (pink, white, and blue), stands amidst a crowd during a protest in London. People around them hold signs, and trees and buildings are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
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The Walls Have Eyes: Technology and Migration Today
Robo-dogs are being deployed at the border as part of heightened surveillance measures in migration control.
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On the Power and Vulnerability of Concepts
Statue representing the concept of justice
BooksSocial Justice
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Environmental Violence and the Human Right to a Healthy Planet
A crowd of demonstrators holding various handmade signs during a climate protest. One sign asks, "Which green do you see?", showing a tree juxtaposed with money, while others convey environmental justice concerns. This image captures the urgency of addressing environmental violence as a global human rights issue.
BooksEnvironment
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How New Digital Technologies are Transforming Climate Activism
a climate activism protest, featuring demonstrators holding banners and signs with messages like "Change is Now" and "Just Stop Oil." The setting includes prominent landmarks, suggesting the protest's visibility in a public or political hub.
BooksTechnology
20 Min Read
Perpetrators of Mass Violence: How to Approach and Study Them
A black and white photograph of military perpetrators during Argentina's 1976 coup d'état. Prominent military leaders, including Jorge Rafael Videla (center), stand at attention in uniforms behind multiple microphones. Videla reads from a paper, symbolizing the Junta Militar's formal announcement of their seizure of power. Other perpetrators, Emilio Massera (left) and Orlando Ramón Agosti (right), flank Videla, representing the Argentine Army, Navy, and Air Force, key orchestrators of state terrorism during the dictatorship.
BooksHuman Rights
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Resisting Reproductive Coercion: US Abortion Pill History and Politics
Abortion Pill: A Democratic delegate at the 1976 convention holds a sign advocating for abortion rights, with a backdrop of banners reading "Freedom of Choice." – Photo by Warren K. Leffler.
BooksPolitical History
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The Necessary (and Continuing) Revolution of Feminist Sociology
A woman raising a smoke flare during a protest, surrounded by demonstrators holding signs, symbolizing the ongoing fight against oppression and inequality. This powerful image reflects the principles of feminist sociology.
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Democracy In Solitude
Rodin's sculpture The Thinker at Columbia University, surrounded by autumn foliage and situated in front of a historic brick building with large arched windows. The artwork symbolizes solitude and deep reflection.
BooksDemocracy
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Gentrification as Genocide: Whiteness, Displacement, and Power
This mural, located in San Francisco's Mission District—one of the neighborhoods most affected by gentrification—powerfully illustrates the displacement and cultural erasure faced by marginalized communities. It stands as a vivid reminder of the resilience and resistance of those fighting to protect their homes and heritage amidst rapid urban transformation.
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Setting New Standards: EU Regulation meets Digitalisation
Berlaymont building, headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, representing the EU's leadership in digitalisation and regulatory initiatives.
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