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Chinese officers tearing down the British flag on the 'Arrow' and arresting crew members, a scene of British Imperial war propaganda during the Second Opium War.
BooksPolitical History

Britain and China: Unexpected Lessons from a Long History

Someone once said that one of the chief functions of the brain was to forget, rather than remember. We are inundated by vast amounts of information every second of every…

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Religious Liberty and the Religions of the World
Thomas Jefferson, champion of religious liberty, whose Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom laid the foundation for the separation of church and state.
BooksPolitics & Religion
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How Emotions Shape Climate Action: Barriers and Agency
Emotions ran high as Dutch climate protesters gathered, expressing deep frustration and urgency about the government's lack of action against climate change.
BooksAnimals, Nature & Politics
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Does Humanity Have a Death Wish?
Industrial chimneys releasing smoke into the sky, highlighting the environmental impact of human activity on the planet and the challenges humanity faces with pollution and climate change.
BooksEnvironment & Animals
16 Min Read
Albanian Women Under Communism: The Illusion of Liberation
Albanian women: A young girl wearing a white shirt and a red scarf in the style of an Albanian communist pioneer raises her fist in a revolutionary salute. The image, taken from Ylli Magazine, reflects the official ideology of the Albanian communist regime of the time, promoting socialist values and contributing to state propaganda.
Political History
10 Min Read
Routine, Resistance, and Retribution: Life in Auburn Prison
Auburn State Prison, c.1880
BooksPolitical History
14 Min Read
Deconstructing AI Hype and Its Impact on Social Media
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now an integral part of our everyday experience, subtly shaping how we communicate and interact through the smartphones in our hands.
Technology
21 Min Read
Anxiety in the Age of Algorithms: The Cost of Outsourced Freedom
In the digital age, the promise of personal freedom has been overshadowed by a new form of anxiety: the fear of being constantly watched and analyzed. The omnipresence of surveillance through Big Data turns our lives into a series of algorithm-driven decisions, as we increasingly hand over our autonomy to artificial intelligence. Are we truly liberating ourselves, or are we merely transferring our anxiety to the machines that watch over us?
BooksTechnology
16 Min Read
The Evolving Nature Views of the Religious Right
The influence of the Religious Right in the January 6th Capitol attack can be seen in how some of its members joined the assault, driven by a mix of religious fervor and extreme political beliefs. Photo by Tyler Merbler .
BooksPolitics & Religion
17 Min Read
Ethics for the End Times
Members of the Red Rebels, part of the Extinction Rebellion movement, perform a silent protest highlighting the ethics of addressing the climate crisis.
BooksEnvironment & Animals
22 Min Read
Reinventing Europe’s Past: The Counter-Revolutionary Legacy
Statue of Edmund Burke, a prominent Counter-Revolutionary thinker of the 18th century, known for his critique of revolutionary rationalism and his defense of European traditions.
BooksPolitical History
15 Min Read
State-Sanctioned Murders and Repression in Communist Cuba
A crowd of Cuban protesters in Canada has gathered to protest against the dictatorship in Cuba. The demonstrators are holding signs expressing their rejection of the communist regime and denouncing the murders and political oppression. Some of the visible signs in the image include messages like "Libertad para los presos políticos" (Freedom for political prisoners), "Patria y Vida" (Homeland and Life), "Viva Cuba libre" (Long live free Cuba), and "We must finish the communism in Cuba." The protest highlights the demand for freedom and human rights for Cubans, as well as the condemnation of the repression and human rights violations by the Cuban government. Additionally, Cuban flags and various images contrasting the situation in Cuba with other realities can be seen.
Political Opinion
13 Min Read
Rethinking Secularism from the Global South
Secularism-Artists Pawan Shukla and Veer Chandra, with the help of common people, created a 35-foot high map of India from 2.5 tons of iron. After 101 days of protests, the Delhi police removed materials put up by the protesters over the last 101 days, including artistic banners, this large standing map of India, and a model of the India Gate. This creative expression from the Global South highlights the region's unity and resilience.
BooksPolitics & Religion
12 Min Read
Legal Protections for Religious Diversity: Gaps and Challenges
A group of Rohingya refugees, with a woman in a green headscarf prominently in the foreground. The image highlights the plight of the Rohingya people, a minority group from Myanmar, many of whom have sought refuge in neighboring countries. They face significant challenges, including limited legal protection and uncertain living conditions.
Politics & Religion
26 Min Read
Architecture and Domicide in Syria’s War
War in Syria has caused massive home destruction
BooksCulture & Politics
11 Min Read
France’s Secularism: Navigating Security and Rights
In the image, a woman wearing a black burqa is sitting on a white, rocky surface. This visual contrast highlights the tensions between religious traditions and the concept of secularism, which seeks the separation of religion and state, promoting a society where individual beliefs do not interfere with public governance or civil rights.
BooksPolitics & Religion
9 Min Read
One Rights: Integrating Human and Animal Rights
The image shows two foxes being carried on the backs of two people. These foxes were rescued from Ukrainian fur farms, highlighting a significant issue regarding the ethical treatment of animals. In discussing the interconnection of human and animal rights, we can use the "One Rights" framework. This approach combines principles of human rights and animal rights, advocating for the welfare and rights of all beings, irrespective of species. It emphasizes the intrinsic value of all life forms and argues for the extension of ethical considerations typically reserved for humans to all animals. This perspective is essential in cases like these, where the exploitation of animals for commercial purposes, such as fur farming, raises serious moral and ethical concerns. The One Rights framework supports the notion that humans have a responsibility to protect and respect the lives of animals, aligning with broader ethical principles of fairness, compassion, and respect for life.
Environment & Animals
16 Min Read
Violence and Democratic Erosion: The Future of Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum es científica, ex jefa de gobierno de la Ciudad de México y miembro fundadora del Movimiento de Regeneración Nacional (Morena), el partido populista de izquierda creado por Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) es la actual presidente.
Political Opinion
8 Min Read
Unenumerated Rights Through Constitutional Enumeration
Front view of the U.S. Supreme Court building, featuring its iconic columns and grand steps, with a few people walking and standing in the foreground. The Supreme Court is key in interpreting unenumerated rights.
BooksPolitical History
13 Min Read
Patria y Vida: Challenging Cuban Dictatorship Through Art
Four men stand together, with one in the center displaying the words "Patria y Vida" written across his bare chest. The image evokes the spirit of the song "Patria y Vida," which has become an anthem of resistance against the Cuban dictatorship. Their serious expressions and dark clothing underline the song's powerful message and the unity of Cubans in their fight for freedom and justice.
Culture & Politics
27 Min Read
Ethical and Practical Arguments for Animal Rights
March for animal rights and human rights, understood as one shared struggle.
Environment & Animals
14 Min Read
Transspecies Rights: Expanding Moral Horizons
Two bottlenose dolphins interacting playfully in clear turquoise waters, a moment highlighting the importance of recognizing transspecies rights and the social behaviors of dolphins in their natural habitat.
Environment & Animals
10 Min Read
Nonhuman Rights: A Modern Ethical Frontier
This powerful and contemplative portrait of a primate provides a vivid image that prompts reflection on nonhuman rights. The thoughtful, almost human-like gaze of the animal brings to the forefront the ongoing conversation about extending certain legal protections and rights to nonhuman species, particularly those with complex cognitive abilities. The debate on nonhuman rights explores the ethics of human interactions and treatment of other sentient species, underscoring the importance of regarding these living beings as more than mere resources or property.
Environment & Animals
13 Min Read
Laïcité’s Veil: French Identity in Debate
A French Muslim woman looks directly at the camera, wearing a hijab designed with the colors of the French flag. The image captures a moment of pride and cultural expression within the context of laïcité, reflecting the integration of religious diversity within France's secular framework.
BooksPolitics & Religion
14 Min Read
Censorship Clarified: Historical and Current Perspectives
Vintage illustration depicting censorship as a caricature of a personified figure with scissors, known as 'Madame Anastasie', who has an oversized head, a prominent nose, and spectacles, wearing a chef's hat. Next to the figure sits an owl on the handle of a giant pair of scissors, symbolizing wisdom and perhaps the watchful eye of censorship. The exaggerated facial expressions and the scissors hint at the suppression of free speech or the cutting of content deemed inappropriate.
BooksPolitical History
14 Min Read
War on Animals: Crafting a Law of Peace for All Beings
A raccoon dog with striking facial markings looking out from behind the bars of a cage, a poignant visual for the article 'War on Animals' that underscores the impact of human conflicts on animal welfare.
Environment & Animals
18 Min Read
The Political Theology of the Communist Party of Albania
The image depicts a sculpture with clear connotations to political theology. It shows two figures, an adult with a contemplative expression and classical features, and a child-like figure that seems to be interacting with the adult. The adult's detailed hair and traditional garb suggest a figure of historical or religious significance, possibly a representation of a saint or philosopher, which aligns with the themes of political theology. The smaller figure, with its angelic appearance, could symbolize divine inspiration or influence. This composition evokes political theology's examination of the interplay between religious or divine principles and secular governance.
Politics & Religion
14 Min Read
White Christian Nationalism’s Threat to American Democracy
The image displays a close-up of two hands clasped together in solidarity or unity. In the background, there is a blurred flag featuring a cross, which may symbolize Christian nationalism, a political ideology that seeks to merge Christian and national identities. The flag seems to take center stage in a gathering, suggesting a public demonstration or political event where Christian symbols are being used in a nationalistic context.
BooksPolitics & Religion
7 Min Read
Sacred Violence: Military AI in the Israel-Palestine War
The protesters unroll a list with the names of the more than 12,000 civilians, including 6,150 children and 5,000 women, who have been killed by the Israeli military in Gaza since October 7, 2023. This is a protest against Sacred violence.
Technology
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