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References to an enemy’s “genetic heritage” reveal how race can be smuggled into military planning under the language of culture, tradition and operational effectiveness. LA Progressive and many other organizations provide us with information, arguments and viewpoints which help explain and spread progressive thinking. But a frequent theme in such articles is that it is okay to presume what people on the other side of arguments think.

Cruelty, bullying and punching down are not signs of manhood. They are toxic behaviors—and blaming masculinity lets powerful men hide behind outdated gender stereotypes. “Toxic” masculinity is in the news, and no wonder. From Donald Trump threatening to obliterate civilizations to Pete Hegseth boasting about punching people when they’re down, there’s plenty of toxic behavior to go around. But are Trump and Hegseth exemplars of masculinity?

Not long after the second Trump administration took office, a new power center emerged in Washington under the banner of “government efficiency.” Through the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, Elon Musk was handed extraordinary influence over federal agencies, and USAID became an early target, as legal challenges and reporting on DOGE’s efforts to control USAID’s funding streams make clear.

"We have nothing to do with that." An American Medical Association staff member said this to me with a look of disdain on her face. I was at the AMA's annual conference in Chicago, urging the doctors in attendance to speak up for their imprisoned Palestinian colleague, pediatrician and neonatologist Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. My group posted up outside conference rooms and handed out informational flyers uplifting his story.

The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP) states that the standard dictionary defines patriotism as “love of one’s country.” And that “the first philosophical book-length study of the subject....defines patriotism as involving: • A sense of personal identification with the country • Special concern for the well-being of the country • Willingness to sacrifice to promote the country’s good.” Moreover, it adds, “There is little to cavil about here.” In a recent piece in The Atlantic...

If tens of thousands of children can be killed while global institutions continue largely as normal, the promises of the Genocide Convention and Geneva Conventions may be losing their meaning. On June 23, the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel released one of the most devastating reports ever produced by a UN investigative body on the Israeli genocide in Gaza.

The online puppy market remains a high-risk environment for buyers who cannot verify the seller's genuineness or the puppy's existence in person. Online puppy buying has become a common starting point for families searching for specific breeds, but it also carries documented risk. For Shih Tzu buyers, that risk is not limited to payment fraud. The breed’s flat face and known health patterns make breeder transparency especially important.

Cities are more than buildings, landmarks, and infrastructure. They are collections of human stories. Every city has two histories: the one printed in brochures and textbooks and the one carried by the people who lived and died for it. Public storytelling bridges the gap between the two.

Maximising the efficiency of your equipment is an ongoing process that emphasises both mechanical and human elements. When a machine performs poorly, it is not a matter of a single job not getting done, but rather a domino effect running through your whole project timeline. Efficiency in heavy industry isn’t just speed; it’s smart resource management and proactive care. In this article, you will look at six tactical ways to maximise your high-value equipment for the best value on the market.

Buying a home can feel a little more complicated when you earn commission. You may make good money, but your income might not look the same every month. One month could be strong, the next could be slower, and then a big sale might come through and change the whole year. That kind of income can work very well in real life. But when you apply for a mortgage, lenders don’t just look at whether you had a great month. They want to understand your income pattern over time.