Let Bars Be Bars: Why Smoking Should Never Be Banned
The unmistakable charm of a bar lies not just in its drinks or atmosphere, but in its timeless role as a haven for freedom and expression. Smoking and drinking have…
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The Unexpected Perks of Having Enemies: A Micronational Perspective
In the world of micronations, sovereignty is not just declared—it is defended, shaped, and strengthened through struggle. While many micronational leaders seek legitimacy through alliances and cooperation, history and literature…
Respect, Rights, and Recognition: Championing the Dignity of Sexual Minorities
In an increasingly diverse world, the recognition and protection of sexual minorities have become central to discussions about human rights and dignity. From workplaces to social institutions, societies worldwide are…
Peace with God
"Humanity resorts to sensible solutions when all other means are exhausted." Abba Eban, once Israel's foreign minister, uttered this resigned statement, accompanied by a sigh. We all want to make…
The past becomes present at museums
Never has the past been so present. What once was comes alive in films or computer games that recreate what has disappeared with the utmost precision. History is preserved in…
Cancel culture does not belong in a museum but should be relegated to the dustbin of history.
In recent years, the museums of our macronational neighbors have been increasingly criticized for giving way to politicized exhibitions that convey knowledge. A few years ago, there was a considerable…
Break the Chains of Cancel Culture
Alexi McCammond's journalism career was rapidly ascending. She was a political reporter for Axios and a fixture on cable news. Jeffrey Toobin was an award-winning lawyer-turned-journalist. He wrote for The…
Being or doing?
Work less seems to be the mantra of young Swedes recently interviewed for a major newspaper. The respondents have "chosen to control more over their working hours." They are so…
An Apology is Historyless
Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands recently joined the ranks of countries that publicly apologized for their part in the ancient slave trade. At first sight, it may seem…
Fifa and Western Superiority
This figure of thought that the West is morally inferior to everyone else because of its never-ending imperialism has only become more fanciful as it has been used. But Fifa…