More than 400 intellectuals and students had demonstrated against the regime in a Capuchin monastery on the outskirts of Barcelona and were surrounded by police for two days.
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Colm Tóibín,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
As a young woman, Stanton frequently visited her cousin Gerrit Smith, a militant abolitionist and an ally of John Brown, whose house in Peterboro, New York, was a hotbed for radical intellectuals.
Finance gurus say a countywide sales tax dedicated to schools would mean at least an additional $123 million annually for districts.
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Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Personal trainers, specialist therapists, and yoga gurus are brought in on request—particularly recommended is the one-on-one reformer pilates session with physiotherapist Tobina Marx, or an osteopathy treatment with Emma Wightman, spirited in from her practice in nearby Stockbridge.
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.
The five-day festival includes an eclectic mix of talks from leading writers, thinkers and speakers.
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Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
Supporters say introductory courses had become too focused on contemporary social-justice frameworks and that the new standards restore an emphasis on classical thinkers, empirical methods and a broader range of perspectives.
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