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In censoring a ‘Queer Museum,’ Brazil edges closer to authoritarianism
An art show has become Brazil’s latest political battleground. For those who didn’t get to see the 2...
India’s ‘instant divorce’ ban: the end result or the first step in reforming Islamic law?
“Un-Islamic, arbitrary, unconstitutional.” That was the judgement of the Indian Supreme Court as it...
The rise and rise of Iran: How Tehran has become pivotal to the future of the Middle East
Iran and the US are once again on a dangerous collision course. President Trump’s search for excuses...
Seeking energy security, Poland welcomes US natural gas but defends coal power
The first shipment of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Louisiana’s Cheniere Energy arrived...
India at 70: after the celebrations, single
Seventy years ago, Jawaharlal Nehru’s famous “Tryst with Destiny” speech not only marked India’s ind...
Populism is still a threat to Europe — here’s how to contain it
Has the populist tide sweeping Europe crested?Six months ago, many European leaders worried that the...
Can we ditch dark energy by better understanding general relativity?
A renewed suggestion that dark energy may not be real — dispensing with 70% of the stuff in the univ...
How kitsch consumed the world
What is the predominant aesthetic of the twenty-first century? According to sociology professors Rut...
How our environment can induce allergies even before we’re born
Is this the worst Northern Hemisphere allergy season yet? For many people – both those who’ve suffer...