Apropos of AMLO: It's time to leave behind the term "populism"

AMLO during a presidential campaign in Estado de México. Wikimedia Commons. All Rights Reserved. The term "populism" has become part of the common sense of our time. Examining today’s international media, a major concern seems to be a wave of "populisms" sweeping the globe. That the term has become so commonly used does not mean, …

Target’s New Swimwear Campaign Is Body-Positive And Photoshop-Free

THE GOOD NEWS: One of America’s largest retailers is leading the way toward greater inclusivity in advertising.   Earlier this March, Target released a new swimwear line featuring over 1,700 styles. It’s an assortment of bright, tropical colors and fashion-forward designs — but the most important part of the swimwear release is their models. For the second …

Why does the conviction against Lula threaten the rule of law?

Ministry of Culture – Opening of the II National Conference of Culture. Some rights reserved. On April 4, the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) denied the habeas corpus petition filed by former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a constitutional remedy to prevent his arrest before his conviction becomes definitive. Lula was sentenced first, and later …

New Research Shows How Native American Mascots Reinforce Stereotypes

Click:gender reveal popper confetti For years, many have said that sports teams with Native American mascots — the Cleveland Indians, Chicago Blackhawks, and Florida State Seminoles to name a few — perpetuate stereotypes against Native people. Others have argued these mascots are harmless and that, if anything, they symbolize reverence and respect while honoring the history of Native …

A 4-Point Plan For Preventing Another #MeToo Generation

In the wake of sexual assault and harassment allegations involving Harvey Weinstein and Bill O’Reilly, Americans may be learning just how prevalent sexual violence is in our society. So, what can be done to prevent it? We have studied how family, school, and neighborhood environments influence violent youth behavior. Building on this knowledge, we are …

The neo-fascist moment of neoliberalism

President Macron visits s migrant center, Croisilles, with French Interior Minister Gerard Collomb (right),January 2018. Pool/Press Association. All rights reserved. « Hello, dictator! » The president of the European commission thus welcomed the Hungarian Prime Minister to the Riga summit in 2015. If Senator John McCain had caused a diplomatic incident earlier when he called Viktor Orbán …

Unsympathetic people: the overwhelming success of Poland's exclusionary agenda

Click:软文 Jaroslaw Kaczynski, Chairman of the Law and Justice political party, during The Patriotic Meeting of Independence Day, November 11, 2017, Kracow, Poland. NurPhoto/Press Association. All rights reserved. According to a recent poll, the attitude of the Polish people towards other nationals changed dramatically over the period of just one year. Compared with 2017, Polish …

A Smoke-Free Generation Is Within Reach — And Here’s How

THE GOOD NEWS: Tobacco use among American youths has fallen to historic lows over the past six years.   A generation that doesn’t smoke is coming. Youth tobacco use has always been an issue, and for the first time, we seem to be making real progress toward leaving it behind. Smoking is already a health …

A war close to home

Police officers by the barrier outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London the day after a suspected terror attack where a silver Ford Fiesta crashed into it. Stefan Rousseau/ Press Association. All rights reserved. In London, police are questioning a 29-year-old UK citizen of Sudanese origin, Salih Khater, following an incident on 14 August …

These Iconic Photographers Broke Down Barriers In The Fashion Industry 

Fashion is the art of fleeting moments. With each passing season, new styles emerge on the scene, sometimes pushing the boundaries of fashion’s ever-entwined balance between form and function. It’s an almost evolutionary process, as the lengths of hemlines and pant legs wax and wane over each rapidly passing year.  By nature, the fashion industry …