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One Problem With Edibles: Dogs Sometimes Eat Them

April 6, 2025 By Independent Media Institute

As marijuana use grows, accidental intoxication in animals is becoming more common, raising questions about safety, regulation, and the need for better research.

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Animal Rights, Asia/India, book, Drug Policy, Drugs, Drugs/Marijuana, Europe/Greece, Europe/Russia, Europe/United Kingdom, Health care, North America/United States of America, Opinion

The Coming Age of Border Changes?

March 2, 2025 By Independent Media Institute

Trump’s remarks on annexing territory and recognizing Russian and Israeli territorial gains may align with his geopolitical ambitions, but the disruption to longstanding norms of fixed borders sets a risky precedent.

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Africa/Eritrea, Africa/Ethiopia, Africa/Morocco, Africa/Somalia, Africa/South Sudan, Asia/China, Asia/India, Asia/Pakistan, Central America/Belize, Central America/Guatemala, economy, Europe/Denmark, Europe/France, Europe/Georgia, Europe/Germany, Europe/Moldova, Europe/Russia, Europe/Ukraine, History, Middle East/Cyprus, Middle East/Iran, Middle East/Iraq, Middle East/Israel, Middle East/Jordon, Middle East/Palestine, Middle East/Saudi Arabia, Middle East/Syria, Middle East/Turkey, news, North America/Canada, North America/United States of America, Opinion, Politics, South America/Guyana, South America/Venezuela, Time-Sensitive, Trump

How Trophic Cascades Devastate Ecosystems and Endanger Human Health

February 16, 2025 By Independent Media Institute

Bats and vultures may not be widely loved, but their decline has profound negative implications for humans.

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: activism, Asia/India, Climate Change, environment, europe, North America/Canada, North America/United States of America, Opinion, Science

The Venetian Republic Offers Powerful Lessons to an American One in Need of Repair

February 13, 2025 By Independent Media Institute

The Venetian Republic’s political system, emerging alongside those of other Italian city-states, was founded on collaboration and power distribution. Its rise and decline highlight the importance of adaptability in the face of shifting global political dynamics.

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Africa, Asia/India, Asia/Singapore, Central America/Honduras, economy, europe, Europe/Austria, Europe/France, Europe/Greece, Europe/Italy, Europe/Portugal, Europe/Russia, Europe/Spain, Europe/Switzerland, Europe/The Netherlands, Europe/United Kingdom, History, immigration, North America/United States of America, Opinion, Politics, Trade

What Is Driving State-Sponsored Attacks on Citizens Abroad?

December 22, 2024 By Independent Media Institute

What Is Driving State-Sponsored Attacks on Citizens Abroad?

Kidnappings and killings of citizens by their own governments abroad are becoming increasingly common. The normalization of this trend will erode the sovereignty of all nations, as well as the safety of their citizens

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Asia/China, Asia/India, Asia/Uzbekistan, economy, Europe/Russia, Human Rights, Middle East, Middle East/Iran, Middle East/Saudi Arabia, Middle East/Turkey, news, North America/United States of America, Opinion, Politics, Time-Sensitive

What Are Republics, Exactly? It’s a Good Time to Learn

December 1, 2024 By Independent Media Institute

What Are Republics, Exactly? It’s a Good Time to Learn

Republican ideals have evolved over millennia, shaping governance across the globe. Modern republics continue to adapt, but face challenges in upholding their foundational principles.

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Africa/Tunisia, Asia/India, Asia/Kazakhstan, Asia/Malaysia, Asia/Singapore, economy, Europe/France, Europe/Greece, Europe/Italy, Europe/Russia, History, Middle East/Iraq, Middle East/Lebanon, news, North America/United States of America, Opinion, Politics, Time-Sensitive

Do Other Animals Have Consciousness? Science Could Force Us to Rethink Our Relationships With Them

October 5, 2024 By Egberto Willies

The broad consensus is that many species are sentient.

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: activism, Animal Rights, Asia/India, Europe/Germany, North America/United States of America, Opinion, Science, Social Science

The Growth of Malignant and Exclusionary Social Movements

September 14, 2024 By Egberto Willies

The U.S. and many other societies are cycling into situations of toxic polarization today; discussion, let alone consensus, often appears impossible and the advantage goes to exclusionary social movements built on malignant rather than goodwill impulses.

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Asia, Asia/China, Asia/India, Asia/Vietnam, Climate Change, economy, Europe/France, Europe/Germany, Europe/Greece, Europe/Hungary, Europe/Italy, Europe/Russia, Europe/United Kingdom, GOP/Right Wing, History, identity politics, immigration, Labor, Middle East, Middle East/Iraq, Middle East/Turkey, North America/United States of America, Opinion, Politics, social justice, Trump, War, Women’s Rights

Little Free Library’s Not-So-Little Commitment to Getting the Word Out

August 3, 2024 By Independent Media Institute

These book-sharing boxes promote literacy and strengthen communities.

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: activism, Africa, Africa/Uganda, Asia/India, Asia/Pakistan, book, Community, education, food, Middle East/Afghanistan, Middle East/Sudan, North America/Canada, North America/United States of America. Indigenous Resistance, Oceania/Australia, Opinion, Social Benefits, social justice, South America/Brazil

Google’s Stock Climbed After It Fired 12,000 Employees—But What Did They Get Out of It?

January 28, 2023 By Independent Media Institute

Google’s Stock Climbed After It Fired 12,000 Employees—But What Did They Get Out of It?

The tech sector is laying off tens of thousands of workers, making it clear that economic growth is currently valued above all else.

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: activism, Asia, Asia/India, economy, Europe/France, Europe/Spain, Europe/United Kingdom, Health care, Human Rights, immigration, Labor, Law, Media, news, North America/United States of America, Opinion, Politics, Social Benefits, Sonali Kolhat, Tech, Time-Sensitive

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