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AI System Credited as an Inventor for the First Time in History
The system, known as Dabus, invented a new food packaging design in South Africa.
The Essential Wisdom of Joyce Carol Oates
From prisoners to immigrants to the poor, the author narrates the experiences of the overlooked and downtrodden.
Could Ukraine Repel Russian Tanks Using Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles?
Russia has the largest tank force on the planet, raising questions about Ukraine's ability to stop or slow a Russian ground invasion.
It's Taxes, Pitchforks—or Worse
An open letter signed by millionaires and billionaires calls for economic reform in a bid to avoid the guillotines.
Do Voter ID Laws Contravene the 1965 Voting Rights Act?
The laws have sparked debate over how widespread voter fraud really is–and whether requiring a drivers' license is constitutionally justifiable.
Welcome to the Splinterlands
Jesse Reich on the P2E platform where magic meets total mayhem.
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The Politics of Disenfranchisement and "Prison-Based Gerrymandering"
Is it really just a matter of Democrats versus Republicans?
What's Really Driving State Laws Aimed at Preserving "Election Integrity"?
The war against so-called voter fraud is a constitutional crisis in search of a problem.
To Rebuild and Inspire its Base, the Democratic Party Needs an Overhaul
If the modern Democratic Party represents the so-called "professional-managerial class", who will speak for average Americans struggling to get by?
"Hear me Roark": The Enduring Echo of Ayn Rand's Most Indelible Protagonist
Ayn Rand's most famous character remains a common literary touchpoint for entrepreneurs and businesspeople around the world.
How Democrats Can Win Over the Working Class
Donald Trump’s popularity with working-class voters has a lot to do with his unfiltered candor. Politicians on the left should take note.
What Ayn Rand Would say About Cancel Culture
Are the philosopher and author's ideas about free speech relevant in 2022?
Ayn Rand, Individualism, and the Creation of the Businessman-Superhero
A Russian-born immigrant, Ayn Rand's philosophy injected steroids into a distinctly American brand of individualism.
How The Beatles Became Working-Class Heroes
The band members' background made them a touchpoint for '60s politics in more ways than one.
Race, Class and Inequality in America
A discussion about bridging the struggles against racism and deepening economic inequality.
The Billionaire's Philosopher: The Enduring Impact Of Ayn Rand
The author and philosopher championed ambition and selfishness as core human values.
"No end in Sight": Julian Assange Faces Steep Legal Odds—if he Survives British Custody
Legal experts are putting pressure on the U.S. government to end the prosecution of the WikiLeaks founder amid reports of his deteriorating health.
"Scrap the Espionage Act": A Controversial 1917 Law is Revived to Prosecute Julian Assange
A Roundtable discussion about freedom of the press and the dangers of stretching a wartime law signed by Woodrow Wilson.
The Limits of Language: A Roundtable on the Changing Lexicon of Race in America
It matters how we frame our conversations about racism, but only so much.
Why is Julian Assange Being Prosecuted for Doing the Same Thing as the New York Times?
The WikiLeaks founder is the first journalist to be indicted under the Espionage Act for publishing truthful information.
How Neuroscience can Transform the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Translational neuroscientist Dr. Peter V. Madill believes the key to solving chronic pain will be found in the neurological machinery that produces the signal.
What is a "Reasonable" Time Limit on a Woman's Right to Choose?
Once states are allowed to set their own limits on legal abortion, many of them will redefine the right out of existence altogether.