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Francis Angevine

Latvia 'cannot exist without multilateralism, without democracies,' ex-PM says on U.S. shift

Former Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins at a press conference on the first day of an EU summit at the Europa building, the EU Council headquarters, on June 29, 2023, in Brussels, Belgium. Thierry Monasse/Getty Images Europe hide caption A month after Latvia hosted a major multinational NATO operation

Protecting the Climate (documentary film review)

Protecting the Climate: Why Science and Protests are Failing A documentary produced by dmfilm und tv produktion GmbH.

Planting Seeds

Europe’s car industry is collapsing due to the European Union’s “green” agenda

Europe’s car industry is collapsing, primarily because of the European Commission’s “green” agenda and arrogance in failing to admit it is making a “mistake” going down this path. As if she is some sort of saviour, Ursula von der Leyen launched a “Competitiveness Compass” and promised to trim

Are we too smart for our own good?

Evolutionary biologist Ernst Mayr (1904-2005)—who, I’m told, was a very smart person—concluded, late in life, that high intelligence may be a lethal mutation. In this article, we’ll explore some reasons for this startling and paradoxical assessment. Intelligence is useful and entertaining. Companies go out of their

The side effects of anti-depressants such as Prozac

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (“SSRIs”) anti-depressants are among the most harmful medications on the market, impacting society due to their widespread, and frequently unjustifiable, use. SSRIs are a class of drugs primarily used to treat major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders. They work by increasing the levels of serotonin in

Silicon Valley seeks to run the world using technocracy

Technocracy, a system of scientific management of society, is rising to power, with Silicon Valley as its hub and Big Tech as its driving force. Key figures such as Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Marc Andreessen are prominent technocrats who are shaping the world according to their vision. The goal

Letter From The Farm | The West of Ireland Never ‘Dewilded’

Martino Newcombe runs a small farm in Co.

Why you should hunt

I’ve written at length about how to make change.

Beyond the Ideological Echo Chamber

A Call for Intellectual Adaptability in Times of Transformation From left-wing utopianism to right-wing denialism, ideological echo chambers across the world are eroding the capacity for original, reasoned, and systemic thinking. The United States’ drawn-out electoral process has once again brought out the worst in political tribalism. However, it has

The Hidden Connection Between Depression and Menstrual Pain

Every month, countless women endure primary dysmenorrhea, a condition deﬁned by painful uterine cramps occurring before or during menstruation without any underlying pelvic diseases.

EPA’s Controversial Pesticide Rule Sparks Health Concerns

Chlorpyrifos (CPF), a widely used organophosphate pesticide, was banned for domestic use in 2001, yet the U.S.

Fluoride's Hidden Danger — Lower IQ in Children Exposed

Fluoride has been widely used since the 1930s to prevent dental caries, a significant global health issue affecting millions, especially children.

Toxic Legacy — How Lead Exposure Silently Fueled America's Mental Health Crisis

Lead exposure has been silently fueling a mental health crisis in the United States.