06

Aug

Gone But Not Forgotten, Humanities

Gone But Not Forgotten: Theodor Adorno

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Theodor W. Adorno, who died on this date (August 6) in 1969, was a towering figure in 20th-century philosophy, sociology, and cultural criticism. A central figure in the Frankfurt School…

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22

Jul

Politics

Revolutionary Ripple Effects: Do Neighboring Uprisings Influence Democracy?

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A new study explores whether revolutions in one country can lead to increased democracy and reduced inequality in neighboring nations. Different types of political upheavals (revolutions, coups, protest-led ousters) have…

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01

Apr

National Holidays

Celebrating Iran’s National Holiday

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In the spirit of global unity, Society Today recognizes and celebrates the national holidays of all the peoples of the world. Today, April 1, is Iranian Islamic Republic Day. We…

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18

Mar

Culture, Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten: Erich Fromm

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Remembering Erich Fromm Today, March 18, we commemorate the passing of twentieth-century social psychologist, sociologist, and critical theorist Erich Fromm. Born in 1900, Fromm was a German Jew who fled…

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29

Feb

Indigenous, Movements, Race/Ethnicity

In the Shadow of the Border: The Untold Struggles of Mexican Americans

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Mexican Americans near the Arizona-Mexico border must live in a "low-intensity conflict zone" in which several of their constitutional rights are effectively suspended. Through frequent, arbitrary interactions with Customs and…

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25

Feb

National Holidays

Celebrating Kuwait’s National Day

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In the spirit of global unity, Society Today recognizes and celebrates the national holidays of all the peoples of the world. Today, February 25th, we celebrate Kuwait's National Day, commemorating…

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18

Feb

National Holidays

Celebrating The Gambia’s Independence Day

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In the spirit of global unity, Society Today recognizes and celebrates the national holidays of all the peoples of the world. Today, February 18, we join the Gambia in celebrating…

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16

Feb

Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten: Alexei Navalny (1976-2024)

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Rest in Power It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Russian activist and opposition leader, Alexei Navalny. Few figures in the modern era have…

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