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calm in my mind (revised)

1 Nov 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Prophetsong777

    Plagued by uncertainty Am7 I long to be freed From my anxiety    Loud violent sounds  Echos all around  Still, my peace abounds   Your love divine  Is the Calm in my mind  Your words divine  Are the calm in my mind    Governments are Shaking Cult...

The elections and the wall

1 Nov 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR In "The Election and the Future of the Wall," Todd Miller explores the bipartisan evolution of the U.S.-Mexico border wall and how it symbolizes decades of consistent border control policy underpinned by physical and digital barriers. Miller arg...

The Hidden Trash (Part 2)

1 Nov 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Atlas Titan

(back to Part 1)   Moreover, just as excessive hoarding in physical spaces can be symptomatic of deeper mental issues(3), the accumulation of digital trash may indicate inefficiencies in data management and a lack of awareness regarding the environme...

Project MKUltra: The CIA's Hidden Mind Control Experiments

31 Oct 2024 8 minute read 0 comments OogaBooga

Project MKUltra is a covert initiative by the CIA that began in the early 1950s, aimed to explore the boundaries of mind control through a series of unethical human experiments. This program, shrouded in secrecy, involved administering drugs like LSD...

Joe Rogan and Right-Wing Conspiracism

31 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR Joe Rogan has faced criticism for allowing right-wing conspiracy theories to flourish on his podcast, which boasts millions of listeners. While he often frames himself as a neutral, open-minded host interested in all perspectives, Rogan's platfo...

Birds of Paradise

31 Oct 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Nathan Payne

I met a piano on the subway today.  He was singing a low and mournful tune.  He was obviously crazy, and the other passengers gave him a wide berth.  The sad piano sat amongst his shopping bags, alone in the corner of the subway car, and ranted and r...

The far-right radicalisation of Elon Musk

30 Oct 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR Elon Musk's transformation from a tech billionaire with centrist leanings to an outspoken supporter of far-right ideologies reflects a concerning shift with far-reaching implications. Musk's public support of Donald Trump, his dissemination of...

"Metering" is both illegal and inhumane

30 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the "metering" policy, which limited the daily intake of asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border, is illegal. This policy, initiated in 2016 and intensified under the Trump administration, rest...

Challenges and solutions for democracy activism in South Asia

29 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR. The article "Learning from the Youth" from the Asia Democracy Chronicles highlights a remarkable trend in South Asia: the active role of young people in defending democracy, especially as opposition parties and civil society groups struggle und...

The cases of non-citizens voting in the USA are extremely rare

28 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR: In the United States, non-citizens are legally barred from voting in federal and state elections. While some local jurisdictions permit noncitizens to participate in specific local elections, such as for school boards, claims that unauthorized...