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Dissent
Facing protests and new Threats from Trump, is the Iranian Regime on its last legs?

Facing protests and new Threats from Trump, is the Iranian Regime on its last legs?

The Conversation

Protesters have flooded Tehran and many other major cities in recent days, calling for the downfall of the regime

Donald Trump
Could MAGA Split over Trump’s Revived Gunboat Diplomacy in Latin America?

Could MAGA Split over Trump’s Revived Gunboat Diplomacy in Latin America?

The Conversation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he “anticipates no further action” in Venezuela

Climate Crisis
How to combat the Big Oil Propaganda that is stalling Climate Action

How to combat the Big Oil Propaganda that is stalling Climate Action

The Conversation

The industry’s most effective tool is a global network of foundations, think tanks and lobbyists known as the Climate Change Counter Movement

Mental Health
What “Loving-Kindness” Meditation is and How to Practice it in the New Year

What “Loving-Kindness” Meditation is and How to Practice it in the New Year

The Conversation

Regular mindfulness practice has been linked to reduced stress and anxiety, better sleep and quicker healing after injury and illness

Abbasid Empire
Literature from Islamic Societies embraced homoerotic Love until the 19th century. What happened?

Literature from Islamic Societies embraced homoerotic Love until the 19th century. What happened?

The Conversation

Attitudes towards homosexuality in early Islamic societies were complex

Dissent
Inequality alone doesn’t cause civil Unrest – but Internet Access adds the crucial Spark

Inequality alone doesn’t cause civil Unrest – but Internet Access adds the crucial Spark

The Conversation

The poorest half of humanity, meanwhile, receive just 8% of income and own 2% of wealth

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
Syria’s incomplete security Transition has left gaps for Islamic State to Exploit

Syria’s incomplete security Transition has left gaps for Islamic State to Exploit

The Conversation

The incident underscores how deeply fragmented Syria’s security landscape remains one year after Assad.

Antarctica
West Antarctica’s History of rapid Melting Foretells sudden Shifts in Continent’s ‘catastrophic’ Geology

West Antarctica’s History of rapid Melting Foretells sudden Shifts in Continent’s ‘catastrophic’ Geology

The Conversation

Much of the discussion about the melting of massive ice sheets during a time of climate change addresses its effects on people

Christianity
What World was Jesus born into? A Historian describes the turbulent Times of the real Nativity

What World was Jesus born into? A Historian describes the turbulent Times of the real Nativity

The Conversation

We all know the Christmas story is one in which peace and joy are proclaimed, and this permeates our festivities

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