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1 Jun 2023 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic
In an op-ed titled "The War in Ukraine Was Provoked," Jeffrey Sachs argues that the United States is responsible for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, this claim is morally and factually incorrect. While Sachs is not alone in holding this view,...
30 May 2023 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
The ongoing Mexican drug war between various cartels, particularly the Sinaloa Cartel and the CJNG (Cartel Jalisco Nuevo Gènèracion), has escalated in intensity and poses a significant threat to the growing ties between the United States and Mexico....
30 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the presidential runoff election with a 4-percentage-point lead over opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Erdogan's victory gives him another term in power and a majority in parliament, allowing him to pur...
30 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
There are contrasting views on Asian American inequality among academics and the public. One narrative suggests that Asian Americans are successful and have ample economic opportunities, while others argue against this perception, calling it the "mod...
30 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
Minnesota has become the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis. Governor Tim Walz signed a 300-page bill that allows adults aged 21 and older to possess and cultivate cannabis. The bill sets personal possession limits and allows home growing of u...
30 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Crypto4you23
Cryptocurrencies are ahead of the curve in forecasting the fluctuations of American stock exchanges, demonstrating a favorable response to the ongoing advancements in negotiations aimed at averting a catastrophic default by the world's largest econom...
29 May 2023 3 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
China's actions in spying, stealing intellectual property, and undermining democracy are causing concern in US and Canadian politics. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been criticized for not addressing the issue transparently and quickly en...
28 May 2023 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
In today's world, pro-democracy movements often lack a crucial political tool that authoritarian movements have effectively mastered: the power of ritual. Rituals have been deeply ingrained in human behavior for thousands of years, serving as a bindi...
28 May 2023 1 minute read 6 comments Vladan Lausevic
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has emphasized the possibility of the U.S. defaulting on its debt obligations by June 1, while Goldman Sachs estimates a "real deadline" around June 8-9. Yellen restated her concerns during an interview, stating t...
26 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
A recent study published in the journal AIDS and Behavior suggests that older adults with occasional cannabis use exhibit better cognitive performance than non-users. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of California at San Diego,...
