The drive to remove Confederate monuments links those monuments to modern racism. An economic historian shows that the intent and effect of those monuments from inception was to perpetuate racism.
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Social media vs. AI deepfakes of Taylor Swift
Sexually explicit images of Taylor Swift that were generated by artificial intelligence spread quickly on social media this week before platforms took them down.
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With Slut! Taylor Swift joins a long history of women fighting slut-shaming in their writing
Men in the 1700s penned vehement letters about the way women dressed, slut-shaming them as ‘cork-rumped devils.’
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Taylor Swift can set a new standard for America’s ultra-wealthy
The superstar is on the cusp of becoming ultra-wealthy, which is an opportunity to think about how to honor the sensibilities and economic realities of her young fanbase on an ambitious scale.
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Why Trump’s MAGA Republican movement dislikes Taylor Swift
Some conservatives are spreading baseless claims about the pop star and her Super Bowl-bound beau being a psyop — psychological operation — meant to draw voters to the Democratic Party.
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Elliott Epstein: The verdict against Donald Trump is a $83.3 million unforced error
The defamation verdict awarded to E. Jean Carroll could turn out to be the financial straw that breaks the camel’s back.
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Forget about securing the border. It won’t work.
Nothing in recent history suggests the GOP’s wish list will stop large numbers of migrants from coming to the U.S.
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How extreme cold still happens in a warming world
The world can expect fewer severe cold events as average temperatures rise, but people still need to be prepared for wintry blasts.
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Blizzards are inescapable − but the most expensive winter storm damage is largely preventable
Costs quickly rise when things go wrong with roads, roofs and power lines. Many of those risks are also avoidable.
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FEMA isn’t ready for our new age of climate disasters
The federal agency dedicated to avoiding and responding to catastrophes needs structural changes to cope with growing threats.