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Carl Sagan explains how the ancient Greeks knew the Earth was round and calculated its circumference over 2,000 years ago.
April 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Descanse en Paz!! Pope Francis ! A true progressive Pope who did not fear to expose the wrongdoings of world powers. A sad sad deep loss.
The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.
Pope Francis, who reached out to the margins of society, has died at 88
The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.
www.npr.org
April 21, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Descanse en Paz!! Pope Francis ! A true progressive Pope who did not fear to expose the wrongdoings of world powers. A sad sad deep loss.
One “post” at one of the concentration camps says “Germany above everything.” Knowing history (and science) is key to a better future.
January 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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The playbook for transforming a democracy into a soft autocracy was clear: Win power w/ a populist message. Redraw districts. Change voting laws. Harass civil society. Pack courts w/ judges willing to support power grabs. Enrich cronies. Buy up newspapers & TV stations & turn them into propaganda.
Opinion | I Study Guys Like Trump. There’s a Reason They Keep Winning.
Democrats walked into the trap of defending the very institutions most Americans distrust.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2024 at 2:47 PM
The playbook for transforming a democracy into a soft autocracy was clear: Win power w/ a populist message. Redraw districts. Change voting laws. Harass civil society. Pack courts w/ judges willing to support power grabs. Enrich cronies. Buy up newspapers & TV stations & turn them into propaganda.