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How kitsch consumed the world
What is the predominant aesthetic of the twenty-first century? According to sociology professors Rut...
Twin earthquakes expose Mexico’s deep inequality
Early in the morning on Sept. 16, 1810, priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the bell of his church...
At an uncertain G20 summit, it may be Trump against the world
Even by the standards of international summitry, the annual meeting of G20 leaders – scheduled for J...
Reading Between the Lines
Jess Bergman ,October 27, 2023 Reading Bet...
Can Italy deal with its fascist past?
Recently, the Italian daily La Repubblica published an unusual and shocking beach story. Evidently,...
Bleached girls: India and its love for light skin
“Let’s scrub out that tan” is a common refrain in beauty parlours in India, where girls grow up with...
The hidden secrets of insect poop
Insect defecation may not seem like one of the pressing scientific inquiries of our time, but in fac...