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The Ugly Origins of Trump’s “America First” Policy
The Ugly Origins of Trump’s “America First” Policy by Lawrence S. Wittner 972 words People’s choice of words can be revealing. That’s certainly the case with respect to one of Donald Trump’s favorite slogans, “America First.” In April 2016, Trump initially used the term in a campaign speech, proclaiming that “America First” would be “the major and
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TikTok, TikTok: The Clock Is Running Out
TikTok, TikTok: The Clock Is Running Out by Mel Gurtov 930 words A National Security Threat? The Chinese-owned TikTok has been under attack throughout the last two US administrations, on the argument that data collection of American users would threaten national security. I’ve yet to see a persuasive argument that it does, but no matter:
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Transcending Cultural Erasure
Transcending Cultural Erasure by Robert C. Koehler 944 words Oh Lord, kumbaya . . . As I absorb the daily news of war and global devastation, I sing these words to myself — quietly, yes, secretly, lest I ignite instant flash-bang sarcasm from the surrounding world. What next? A flower in a rifle barrel? Sarcasm