A thoughtful and timely article.
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We need to lower our voices so our words can be heard. See the Globe editorial: The defence of civility rests on all of us /via @globeandmail https://lnkd.in/guWVymVY
The Influence of External Government upon People's Representation Explore the misconception of labeling America's war for independence as a revolution and the impact of external coercion on forming a representative government. #GovernmentInfluence #Representation #AmericanIndependence #Coercion #HistoricalMistakes #ExternalInfluence #RevolutionMisconception #RepresentativeGovernment #ExternalCoercion #PoliticalHistory
Project 2025 Apes Hitler’s Playbook https://lnkd.in/gFMrYekS Steven Miller: What is astounding is that US Fascists also are adopting almost the identical road to power that was used by Hitler in 1933!
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Join us in examining the challenges of presenting wartime events with neutrality. AVIM critiques the biased interpretations that often pervade historical narratives, emphasizing the need for a balanced perspective in academic and public discourse. Delve into our analysis here: https://lnkd.in/dv-3kbXH
We are pleased to host this annual event and excited to be adding a reading of the Freedom Petition co-authored by Prince Whipple. The inclusion of Prince Whipple and the Freedom Petition is very much in keeping with the theme of independence; and invites us to recognize that our journey as a nation is long, and full of triumphs and short-comings, enlightenment and contradiction. Democracy is an ideal that requires ongoing care, practice, and tending; and the two stories shared together is an energizing reminder of that. https://lnkd.in/eUig2UGc
Urban geographer studying the role of mega-events and cultural flagship institutions in shaping urban futures, with expertise in Central Asia, the Gulf and South Caucasus.
"Georgian Dream wants to install its own “party of order” in Georgia, following the European vision which dominated the inter-war period. It is rooted in rural and religious resistance to the modern world and in the ideology of the Counter-Enlightenment, focused on the protection of national sovereignty, the promotion of ethnically and historically based cultural values, the church, family, and the diminution of popular control..." https://lnkd.in/eAc6rexN
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“The Israel-Hamas war has energised extremists in this countre…Left unchecked, extremist ideologies can manifest in the most horrendous acts of violence imaginable. It is incumbent on all of us to speak up against such evil. I will certainly never tire of doing so, nor relax in our mission to challenge extremism across the board… We must be vigilant in protecting against the encroachment of extremist narratives that threaten community cohesion, and we must be steadfast in our defence of democratic values…This year, we also published new research on the study of extremism in the UK, the radicalisation evidence base, involuntary celibate (incel) networks, and blasphemy-related extremism. Through our ongoing programme of events, we brought together experts to build our understanding of the current and future extremism landscape.” https://lnkd.in/gRHK-Mts
I believe in the United States of America, as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies https://lnkd.in/gsFRwwNt
It’s National Reconciliation Week (NRW) - a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in Australia and foster reconciliation. It's the first reconciliation week since the failure of Australian people to adopt the Voice to Parliament referendum last October. We’ve been blithely posting a project each day, celebrating collaborations with Noongar artists and Elders to share their stories, their way. And that’s all nice, however on reflection, in a post-referendum Australia there is a lot of hurt and anger and rejection, and that needs to be addressed. That’s reflected in the NRW theme this year "now more than ever"; it’s an urgent call for progress. Reconciliation needs to be the work of wadjelas / white fellas, and that work starts with truth telling. So, instead of celebratory posts, we’re inviting you to make plans for tonight or maybe the weekend - make a cuppa, get comfy on the couch, pop on the tellie, and settle in for some truth telling. We’re recommending that you turn to SBS On Demand and watch The Australian Wars. It’s a three-part award winning documentary series that traces the Australian frontier wars from the landing of the First Fleet in 1788 until the 1920s. Created by the brilliant First Nations filmmaker Rachel Perkins, it seeks to understand the tactics and strategies employed by both British and Aboriginal people, and asks why war was never declared. The series focuses particularly on Aboriginal resistance to settlement, and explores the lives of those involved in the wars, its impact and legacy on Australia today, and what has been called "the great Australian silence" about many of the massacres. Truth Telling Now More Than Ever
Principal at Stout Advisory
7moI have not seen an actual discussion or debate of issues or options in the House of Commons for a few years. Mostly shouting and slogans while the other parties focus on their phones. A sad commentary on the quality of many of our politicians.