'Out of many, one,' says a US national motto. What does that push for unity mean today?

The aspirations cut a wide swath through American history since 1776 — from the “All men are created equal” of the ...
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One school, nine students. CA pays over $100,000 per kid to keep small schools open

School closures are an incendiary issue in nearly every corner of California, as enrollment declines and expenses climb. The topic has sparked parent revolts, teacher strikes and school boards’ ...
The Hill

America the adversary: Trump can still do much more to alienate Europe

NATO is in deep trouble. Not that the alliance is about to break apart anytime soon; rather, the trust that underpins it is frittering away. Mistrust, and in some cases outright hostility, ...
Slate

My Wife Is Going to Alienate Our Friends With Her Ridiculous Wedding Gift Philosophy

Several of our friends have kids getting married in the next year. My wife and I disagree on how to approach the wedding gifts. I think her approach is wrong! We are invited to all of the weddings, ...
Mental Floss

What Does “Mogging” Mean? The Internet Slang Term, Explained

At its core, “mogging” is about comparison: when one person significantly outshines another in looks, physique, or even life status. Being “mogged,” on the other hand, means being on the losing end of ...
The New York Times

Does This Come in Pink Margarine? A Surprising History of Color Names.

The lexicographer Kory Stamper’s “True Color” is a sneakily insightful philosophical treatise on what it means to define anything at all. By Deirdre Mask Deirdre Mask is the author of “The Address ...
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Racialising cabinet reshuffle will alienate non-Muslim voters, PAS told

PETALING JAYA: An analyst has warned that the racialising of the recent Cabinet reshuffle by PAS leaders will only discourage non-Muslim voters from backing the opposition, following comments on the ...