Identity
Germany’s young Jewish and Muslim writers are speaking for themselves – exploring immigrant identity beyond stereotypes
Germany’s young Jewish and Muslim writers are speaking for themselves – exploring immigrant identity beyond stereotypes Germany’s young Jewish and Muslim writers are speaking out against stereotypes and exploring their immigrant identities through literature. The consequences of recent conflicts, including Hamas’ attack on Gaza and Israel’s war in Gaza, have led to a growing debate […]
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Conflicted, disillusioned, disengaged: The unsettled center of Jewish student opinion after Oct. 7
Conflicted, disillusioned, disengaged: The unsettled center of Jewish student opinion after Oct. 7 A recent study on Jewish undergraduate attitudes found that many students are conflicted, disillusioned, disengaged, and uncertain about their views on the Israel-Hamas war and its impact on American campuses. The study identified six categories of Jewish student opinions: “Affirmed” (strongly supportive […]
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Like today’s selfie-takers, Walt Whitman used photography to curate his image – but ended up more lost than found
Like today’s selfie-takers, Walt Whitman used photography to curate his image – but ended up more lost than found Walt Whitman, like modern-day selfie-takers, used photography to curate his image, but ended up more lost than found. Whitman collected an abundance of photographs of himself, including a famous portrait with a moth or butterfly appearing […]
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Anti-trans measures don’t just target transgender men and women – a sociologist explains how ‘male’ or ‘female’ categories miss the mark for nonbinary Americans
Anti-trans measures don’t just target transgender men and women – a sociologist explains how ‘male’ or ‘female’ categories miss the mark for nonbinary Americans Anti-trans measures, such as those issued by President Donald Trump, often overlook nonbinary Americans who do not identify as male or female. Nonbinary people are a distinct group that rejects binary […]
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Independence Hall, Gettysburg and – Epcot? How Reagan helped elevate Disney to America’s roster of honored patriotic sites
Independence Hall, Gettysburg and – Epcot? How Reagan helped elevate Disney to America’s roster of honored patriotic sites Disney theme parks have become an integral part of American patriotic sites, earning recognition from presidents and the government. The legitimization of Disney theme parks as patriotic sites was cemented when President Ronald Reagan visited Walt Disney […]
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The ‘sacramental shame’ many LGBTQ+ conservative Christians wrestle with – and how they find healing
The ‘sacramental shame’ many LGBTQ+ conservative Christians wrestle with – and how they find healing Many LGBTQ+ conservative Christians struggle with feelings of “sacramental shame,” where they feel pressured to hide their identity and prove their faith by demonstrating shame for being LGBTQ+. This can lead to feelings of unworthiness, addiction, depression, and even suicidal […]
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LinkedIn will let your verified identity show up on other platforms
LinkedIn will let your verified identity show up on other platforms LinkedIn is expanding its free verification system to allow external platforms to integrate LinkedIn verification, starting with Adobe. Adobe will display a “Verified on LinkedIn” badge on creators’ profiles who have gone through LinkedIn’s verification process, and their identity will also appear alongside their […]
💻 Technology
From Greenland to Fort Bragg, America is caught in a name game where place names become political tools
From Greenland to Fort Bragg, America is caught in a name game where place names become political tools President Donald Trump re-renamed Denali as Mount McKinley in 2025. Tim Rains/National Park Service, CC BY Place names are more than just labels on a map. They influence how people learn about the world around them and […]
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