Generation Z in Iran: A Contemporary Perspective

Sharareh Akhavan Socialist Project
Iran’s Generation Z may constitute a significant arena of political engagement and potential transformation, within which new forms of political consciousness and collective agency are taking shape.

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60 Posts in 10 Hours: Trump’s Reality

Peter Baker The New York Times
With an assist from A.I., President Trump's prolific social media posts offer a window into how he wants to be seen — and, critics say, a barometer of his mental state.

Are We Prepared for Life Beyond Earth?

Margaret E. Kosal, Dayana Alagirova, Karryl Kim Sagun Trajano The Conversation
In our view, the question is not whether humanity will discover life beyond Earth, but whether it is prepared for the consequences when it does.

Things Get Weird at the GOP Midterm 'Convention'

Michael Kosta dives into the highlights, including Trump’s pledge to give out $5,000 "dividends" if the GOP wins the House and Senate and the president's unhelpful roast of Ken Paxton