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The name Homo sapiens—Latin for “wise man”—has always carried an air of self-congratulation. Carl Linnaeus, the father of modern taxonomy, coined the…
Martina Moneke
Martina Moneke writes about art, fashion, culture, and politics. In 2022, she received the Los Angeles Press Club’s First Place Award for Election Editorials at the 65th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards. She is based in Los Angeles and New York.
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The term “Global South” gained popularity in the 1990s as a neutral alternative to “Third World,” which had become outdated and derogatory.…
For generations, Americans have been taught that the United States is the world’s beacon of democracy. Politicians across the spectrum speak of…
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In the cultural psyche of 21st-century America, Donald J. Trump occupies a symbolic role that far surpasses his actual political achievements or…