The demonization of minorities was nothing new, of course, but New York in the Seventies birthed a reactionary movement that was supported by politicians, public intellectuals, elites, and working people alike.
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Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
The effects of his revolution on the party and its ability to govern are far greater than many intellectuals, politicians, and staffers seem to grasp.
This means that the moral philosophies of tech gurus will steadily guide the moral decisions of ever more people as these technologies gain wider purchase in society.
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Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
Many real estate gurus see swings in listings as a key predictor of price moves.
Women are compelled to suppress their desires, intellects, and emotions in Gilead.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
While the likes of Philo and Trotter have expanded upon the idea by prioritizing people whose intellects align with their brand values, Jacquemus takes it to another level.
In the early 1600s, though, a series of texts attributed to a German theologian introduced the Rosicrucian order, and the ideas of alchemy, mysticism and the connection to ancient wisdom influenced a panoply of thinkers and esoteric movements throughout Europe and, eventually, the world.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
5 Dec. 2025
By centering Baldwin’s intellectual tradition while looking toward the future, the Institute works to expand access to stories and ideas that can help students see themselves as thinkers and creators in their own right.
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