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The Honesty Crises We Are Confronting Today

About the book The Honesty Crisis: Preserving Our Most Treasured Virtue in an Increasingly Dishonest World by Christian B. Miller (Oxford University Press, 2026).

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Pericles addresses the Athenian assembly from the Pnyx, delivering the funeral oration Thucydides renders as the definitive statement of Athenian democratic self-understanding — the speech Smith gestures toward when he names Pericles among history's masters of persuasion. Philipp Foltz, Pericles' Funeral Oration (Perikles hält die Leichenrede), 1852. Public domain.
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Democracy and the Art of Rhetoric

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Militant democracy: Image of an improvised wooden gallows with a noose, with the United States Capitol building in the background. This scene is from the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
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Militant Democracy: Legal Safeguards Against Internal Threats

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Reinventing Europe’s Past: The Counter-Revolutionary Legacy

About the book Europe against Revolution: Conservatism, Enlightenment, and the Making of…

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On March 7, 1965, 600 Black civil rights protesters led by Hosea Williams (at right front in dark raincoat) and John Lewis (at right in light-colored coat) crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. They were met by state troopers and local police, who gave them a two-minute warning to disperse. When the protesters refused, officers tear-gassed and beat them, resulting in over 50 hospitalizations.
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Black ‘Race’ and White Supremacy Saga

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This image captures a significant moment during the 2019 Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests. It shows a large crowd gathered under a sea of umbrellas, a symbol of resistance, amidst a rainy setting in an urban environment. The towering skyscrapers in the background and curved structures of a nearby transport hub enhance the metropolitan feel of the scene. The photo, taken in black and white, adds a dramatic and somber tone, emphasizing the unity and determination of the protesters. The dense congregation of umbrellas not only protects against the rain but also visually represents the collective spirit of the people standing against the proposed legislation.
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The Assault on Liberal Values and Institutions in Hong Kong

In this interview, Professor Davis discusses the erosion of freedom in Hong…

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PEGIDA (Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamization of the West) protest in Frankfurt.
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Academia and the Illiberal Challenges to Freedom of Expression

Academic institutions are tasked with the critical challenge of preserving open discourse…

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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.
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State-Sanctioned Murders and Repression in Communist Cuba

The Cuban dictatorship has maintained its grip on power for 65 years,…

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A large crowd of people participating in a Catalonian independence protest, marching through city streets and waving numerous Catalan flags, advocating for political rights and independence from Spain.
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Political Rights vs. Constitutional Law: The Catalan Crisis

The Catalan case illustrates the tensions and conflicts that arise when regional…

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A group of protestors is holding signs and banners during a demonstration for fair wages. The signs read "WE ARE WORTH MORE!", "STRIKE $15", and "FIGHT FOR $15". They are advocating for a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour. This image captures their collective call for recognition of their value and the need for fair compensation in the workplace. Photo by Bob Simpson (CC BY-NC-SA)
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Healing Divides: The Power of Recognition in Social Justice

Michèle Lamont’s Seeing Others offers a compelling examination of how recognizing the…

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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.
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Rethinking Secularism from the Global South

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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.
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Legal Protections for Religious Diversity: Gaps and Challenges

The legal protection of religious diversity has evolved over centuries, reflecting diverse…

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Architecture and Domicide in Syria’s War

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The Citizens United decision has substantially amplified the power of wealthy donors in American politics.
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Rethinking U.S.-China Relations Through People’s Diplomacy

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France’s Secularism: Navigating Security and Rights

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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.
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One Rights: Integrating Human and Animal Rights

The One Rights paradigm offers a transformative approach to justice, emphasizing the…

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