Boredom at the End of History, Part I

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From Francis Fukuyama, his thoughts about how well his "end of history" thesis has survived the test of time.

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Al Qaeda and Iran Salute the U.S. Campus

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A report on eye-opening statements from Al Qaeda and the Iranians welcoming the support that they are receiving from the campus protests.

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Things Worth Remembering: Why Forgiveness Matters

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A retrospective look at what Hannah Arendt has to teach us about forgiveness and its role in helping us move beyond the terrible, unrightable wrongs of the past.

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What Does It Mean for Something to Be Socially Constructed?

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There are obviously big differences between objective reality and the way in which societies interpret that reality. This article compares the various ways in which we try to understand these differences.

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Is this Russia’s 4-Step long-game to destabilize the U.S.A.?

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An extremely important article that explains a long-standing Russian strategy for destabilizing its adversaries and many ways in which the West is now falling victim to that strategy.

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The Sins of the Educated Class

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A must read article that explains how the actions of today's highly educated, "knowledge" workers continue to inflame the populist right in ways that genuinely threaten the viability of modern society.

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Mood of the Nation: Angry

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Nine in ten Americans can name either a recent news event or something about American politics that made them angry, while only half could identify a recent news event or something about American politics that made them proud.

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On Black Swans, Gray Rhinos, and the 2024 Election

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For those trying to protect the integrity of the upcoming election, a useful guide to the many different contingencies that we need to prepare for.

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Undergraduate Commencement Address by Ken Burns

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A number of our readers recommended this commencement address as a great place to start putting our problems in perspective and thinking constructively about the future.

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