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Trump And Republicans Want Taxpayers To Fund Their Pet Project: Private Schools
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 8:03 am | Independent Media Institute
A proposal for a nationwide federally supported school voucher program is just another of President Trump’s schemes to give advantages to the rich at the expense of the rest of us. More >>
Alongside China’s, Which Social Credit Systems Are Developing?
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 8:47 pm | Independent Media Institute
China’s state-run social credit system has drawn global attention for years, but other versions are actively spreading. These systems increasingly shape the behavior and outcomes of citizens’ lives, often without their knowledge. More >>
As A Growing Social Movement And Self-Care Practice, Death Literacy Is Fostering Positive Conversations About The End
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 8:29 am | Independent Media Institute
The new self-care movement teaches death literacy as a life-enhancing practice. More >>
Trump Is Trying To Reverse The New Deal
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 9:38 am | Independent Media Institute
Along with several other programs, the New Deal represented a leftward shift of state priorities. For the employer class, worse than those spending shifts were the corresponding changes in federal revenue sources. More >>
The Rise Of AI Warfare: How Autonomous Weapons And Cognitive Warfare Are Reshaping Global Military Strategy
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 1:14 pm | Independent Media Institute
Throughout history, it is human intelligence that uses the technology, not the technology itself, which has won or lost wars. That may change in the future when human intelligence is focused instead on creating systems that are more capable on the battlefield than ... More >>
How Some Independent Radio Stations Avoid Sounding Like Corporate Drones
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 9:26 am | Independent Media Institute
Local radio stations and digital networks of independents are keeping “human-driven, anti-algorithm expression” alive. More >>
Why The Right Really Hates The Postal Service
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 8:12 am | Independent Media Institute
It’s not about USPS’s efficiency or viability. It’s about equity and collective good, values that are anathema to predatory capitalism. More >>
What Are Erik Prince’s Plans For The Second Trump Administration?
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 11:07 am | Independent Media Institute
New plans from Erik Prince, a persistent figure in America’s private military complex, signal a wider push to privatize government functions in Trump’s second term. More >>
The World’s Greatest Long Hikes
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 7:00 pm | Independent Media Institute
For those willing to brave extended treks in nature, the world’s best long hikes offer challenges and amazing rewards. More >>
How Decision-Making Is Affected By Social Conformity
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 6:58 pm | Independent Media Institute
How and why human beings make decisions has always been a topic of interest in science and fiction. In recent years, advanced technology has added another dimension: Scientists have devised methods to create images of how human decisions map onto specific regions ... More >>
See The World And Save The Planet: 10 Incredible Places That Desperately Need Eco-Volunteers
Friday, 9 May 2025, 10:10 am | Independent Media Institute
This guide explores the wide range of experiences available and offers tips on finding a reputable program that aligns with your priorities. More >>
Archeologists Join Geologists In The Quest To Define The Age Of Humans
Friday, 9 May 2025, 8:04 am | Independent Media Institute
A new archeology is being developed based on evidence of human activity in the Earth’s sedimentary record, and archeologists are helping to define the Anthropocene as a new stage in the geological record. More >>
Trump’s Global Tariffs Are Meant For China
Friday, 25 April 2025, 9:57 am | Independent Media Institute
The latest tariff blitz has China in the crosshairs. Building on earlier efforts by previous administrations, Trump’s abrasiveness risks weakening Washington’s hand. More >>
As History Erasure Intensifies, Independent Internet Archives Are Helping Fortify ‘Digital Preservation Infrastructure’
Friday, 25 April 2025, 8:17 am | Independent Media Institute
These online resources hold crucial information on history, social issues, and activism. More >>
How Can We Balance AI’s Potential And Ethical Challenges?
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 9:17 am | Independent Media Institute
While AI is transforming industries with powerful capabilities, challenges like data quality, bias, transparency, and privacy concerns must be addressed to ensure fairness and accuracy, especially in areas like fraud detection. More >>
How Lab-Grown Meat Could Bring An End To Needless Animal Cruelty
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 9:12 am | Independent Media Institute
Lab-grown meat is a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional meat. It offers the same taste and texture while reducing animal suffering, environmental impact, and health risks. More >>
Archaeology Can Now Tell Us How People Have Muffled And Challenged Economic Inequality Across History
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 9:19 pm | Independent Media Institute
One clear trend is that through time, across the broad sweep of human history, the potential for inequality has grown due to advances in technology (domesticated crops and animals, enhanced communication, and advances in transport) and the increasing ... More >>
Lustrous Surfaces: Easy On The Eyes, Easy On The Nervous System
Friday, 11 April 2025, 9:39 am | Independent Media Institute
The attraction to luster is rooted in our evolutionary history and has persisted among prehistoric artifacts, ancient civilizations, and consumer culture. More >>
What Happens When Russian And Ukrainian Soldiers Come Home?
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 8:30 am | Independent Media Institute
Russian and Ukrainian soldiers will eventually largely lay down their arms, but as the Soviet Afghanistan War shows, returning from the frontlines causes its own issues. More >>
The AI Power Play: How ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, And Others Are Shaping The Future Of Artificial Intelligence
Sunday, 6 April 2025, 12:39 pm | Independent Media Institute
The competition among top AI models is transforming how we work, create, and communicate. But as these systems grow smarter and more accessible, new questions emerge about cost, sustainability, and responsible development in a rapidly evolving landscape. More >>
