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Sep 30 2024RELIGION

Finding Home in Secular Spaces

As the number of Americans identifying as religiously unaffiliated continues to rise, a peculiar phenomenon has emerged: secular spaces that mimic traditional churches. One such space is Sunday Assembly, a non-religious gathering where atheists and agnostics come together to find community and conne

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Sep 28 2024OPINION

Jimmy Carter: A Life Dedicated to Peace and Human Rights

Former President Jimmy Carter's legacy in foreign policy is marked by his courageous pursuit of peace and human rights. He tackled challenging issues like the Panama Canal Treaties, which improved U.S.-Latin American relations, and the Camp David Accords, maintaining peace between Israel and Egypt s

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Sep 28 2024OPINION

The Power of Representation in Politics: J. D. Vance's Unlikely Rise

J.D. Vance's story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and determination. Born into a poverty-stricken Rust Belt community, plagued by drug addiction, fatherlessness, and domestic violence, Vance's journey to becoming a potential vice presidential candidate is nothing short

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Sep 26 2024SCIENCE

NASA's Roadmap to the Future

The House of Representatives recently passed a NASA authorization bill, aimed at guiding the agency's human spaceflight and science programs. On a 366-21 vote, the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024 cleared the House, exceeding the required threshold for approval. The bill is significant because it en

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Sep 24 2024OPINION

Ukraine's Freedom Flickers: A Call to Defend the Indefensible

In a world where human rights are supposed to be the cornerstone of international relations, Ukraine is being ravaged by Russia's brutal aggression. The war crimes perpetrated by Russian troops have left innocent civilians reeling, with homes, schools, churches, and hospitals being shelled, and peop

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Sep 23 2024OPINION

Rethinking Humanity's Future: A Call to Action

As we stand at the brink of a catastrophic future, humanity is faced with the daunting task of rethinking its very existence. The world is on the cusp of a major transformation, driven by the convergence of multiple wars, extreme inequality, and the looming specter of climate collapse. It's time to

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Sep 23 2024OPINION

Forgetting the Formula: Human Error in the Middle East Conflict

The Middle East conflict has been marked by daring operations and tragic human errors. From Hamas' cross-border attacks to the Israeli military's bold hostage rescues, and from Houthi missiles hitting Tel Aviv to Israel's remote detonation of Hezbollah commanders' pagers, these events have significa

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Sep 23 2024LIFESTYLE

Breaking Chains: The Power of Education in Prison

As the prison gates swing open, a new generation of scholars is emerging. For the past decade, Boston College has been at the forefront of this movement, offering a liberal arts education to inmates behind bars. On September 23, the university will host its first-ever graduation ceremony, marking a

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Sep 23 2024OPINION

The Unacceptable Price of Erdogan's Authoritarian Grip

In Turkey, the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been waging a war against its own citizens, using the guise of counter-terrorism to silence dissent and crush peaceful opposition. The latest example of this brutal tactic is the detention of 15 teenage girls, aged 13 to 17, who will be

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Sep 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Don't Miss the Hidden Gem of Baldur's Gate 3: A Tale of Unrequited Love

Gale, the Wizarding Prodigy: A Powerful Story of Unrequited Love and Self-Discovery in Baldur's Gate 3 In the vast world of Baldur's Gate 3, Gale, the wizarding prodigy, often gets overlooked by fans. However, his tale of unrequited love, trauma, and self-discovery is just as powerful as Astarion's

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