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Social justice
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Mary K. Simkhovitch and the Dream of an Affordable New York

Mary K. Simkhovitch pioneered public housing advocacy and social reform in early 20th-century New York City, founding Greenwich House and helping establish the city's public housing system.
fromNature
6 months ago

Clarity or accuracy - what makes a good scientific image?

Along with fascinating examples of early efforts to capture images of society, the book captures well the dual role of the scientific image - as both a tool for discovery and a medium of communication. A reader begins to understand that photography in general, and especially in science, is not just illustrative, it is investigative. And sometimes, as Burgess clearly describes, it is revelatory.
Books
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago

German Bundestag: Attacks and insults dominate debate DW 07/09/2025

Chancellor Merz asserts Germany's leadership role in Europe and condemns Russia's aggression while announcing domestic policy reforms.
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
8 months ago

Plaque at Hampstead home of 'forgotten' feminist and friend of Virginia Woolf

Margaret Llewelyn Davies was a crucial advocate for women's rights and is now being recognized for her contributions to social reform.
London politics
fromTheartnewspaper
9 months ago

John Singer Sargent exhibition in London shines a light on the lives of the 'dollar princesses'

The exhibition showcases the lives and achievements of American heiresses known as 'dollar princesses' and their impact on British society.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
10 months ago

Uruguay's former President Jose Mujica dies aged 89 DW 05/14/2025

Jose Mujica exemplified humility and philanthropy throughout his political career, drawing only a fraction of his presidential salary while promoting social justice.
France politics
fromThe Nation
10 months ago

The US Left Must Fight Trump Not Just for Itself but for the World

The unpredictability of French politics highlights a potential shift in power dynamics ahead of the presidential election.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 months ago

Uruguay's Jose Mujica, a president famed for sparse living, dead at 89

Pepe Mujica, beloved former president of Uruguay, has died at 89, remembered for his simple lifestyle and significant reforms.
fromWarpweftandway
10 months ago

CFP: ISEAP Conference on Progressive East Asian Philosophy

The fifth international conference organized by ISEAP, titled Progressive East Asian Philosophy, will take place at National Chengchi University, Taiwan on August 28-29, 2025.
philosophy
philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
11 months ago

Online Lecture on Korean Confucian Practice

Finger severing in early Chosŏn Korea represented filial piety but had varied interpretations, highlighting the cultural gap between elite views and common practices.
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