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There is a clear and alarming phenomenon that has taken root across the Atlantic: the rise of Neo-Nazism in America. The sickening sight of swastikas flying high is a haunting echo of a dark past. Nazism’s emergence represents a social shift we must understand, and quickly, for comprehending is the first step to a solution. […]
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The Taliban have seized power in Afghanistan. The insurgents stormed across the country, capturing all major cities in a matter of days, as Afghan security forces trained and equipped by the U.S. and its allies melted away. A highly costly 20-year war seems to have all been for nothing. I could write about the now
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This week saw a 258-page Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report published in the UK. It declares the UK no longer has a system rigged against ethnic minorities. Pat yourself on the back, Britain and grab a glass of prosecco; we’ve fixed institutional racism! Considering the Macpherson Report at the end of the last
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Last month marked the 19th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. A vicious attack on the United States and the single deadliest terrorist attack in human history. We know about the devastation caused on that day, and I can imagine 9/11 is one of the darkest days of most of our lifetimes. However, this blog post will
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