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More tips for being non-partisan in a partisan age

2 months ago | eternallyradicalidea.com | Greg Lukianoff |Angel Eduardo |Jacob Mchangama |Sarah McLaughlin

Over the past couple of months, I’ve explored how (despite numerous, contradictory, and ridiculous accusations to the contrary) FIRE has been able to remain non-partisan even in an era punctuated by intense partisanship. I also tried to turn that reflection into advice for others on how they can do the same.
As Ukraine expands its hold on Russian territory, challenges and questions grow

Aug 16, 2024 | msn.com | Sarah McLaughlin |Yuliya Talmazan |Matthew Bodner

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As Ukraine expands its hold on Russian territory, challenges and questions grow

Aug 16, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Sarah McLaughlin
As Ukraine expands its hold on Russian territory, challenges and questions grow

Aug 16, 2024 | nbcnews.com | Sarah McLaughlin |Yuliya Talmazan |Matthew Bodner

Aug. 16, 2024, 7:05 PM UTCKYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s stunning charge across the border has seen it capture an expanding chunk of Russian territory. The question now is how long Ukraine wants to — and can — hold onto it without sacrificing more of its own eastern heartland. The high stakes of that gamble were highlighted Friday by authorities in the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk urging civilians to speed up their evacuation as the Russian military is closing in after months of intense fighting.
Opinion | Trump wants to criminalize flag-burning. Here’s why that’s un-American.

Jul 26, 2024 | msnbc.com | Sarah McLaughlin

Images of protesters burning American flags are always divisive. But the scenes emerging from demonstrations in Washington during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress were especially so, given some protesters’ open support of Hamas. Equally predictable? The immediate calls to ban and punish flag burning that arose as criticism of the protests snowballed.
The Ultimate Vegan Marshmallow Guide (With Recipes!)

Jun 29, 2024 | vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Ilene Godofsky Moreno |Sarah McLaughlin

Thousands of years ago, ancient Egyptians created marshmallows. But they didn’t look like the soft, white sweet treats we’re familiar with today.
Forced patriotism, whether in Hong Kong or Louisiana, is no patriotism at all

Apr 23, 2024 | thehill.com | Sarah McLaughlin

On April 10, a 21-year-old man went on trial for the crime of insulting China’s national anthem while he attended a volleyball game between China and Bulgaria in Hong Kong last year.
These 22 Handy Products Are Ideal for Setting Up Your Vegan Kitchen

Jan 3, 2024 | vegnews.com | Sarah McLaughlin |Charlotte Pointing |Le Creuset |Hamilton Beach

Picture the scene: you’ve just found the perfect vegan recipe. It sounds delicious, you have all the ingredients—it ticks all the boxes. But there’s one catch, it’s a little complicated to make. When it comes to tricky recipes, having the right gadgets and equipment on hand can make your time cooking in the kitchen a lot easier, and more fun and relaxing, too. Cooking should be enjoyable, after all.
How Hate Speech Bans Are Abused All Over the World

Dec 15, 2023 | blogarama.com | Sarah McLaughlin |Jake Lahut |Kate Briquelet |Matt Lewis

Share the postHow Hate Speech Bans Are Abused All Over the WorldFacebookPinterest×How Hate Speech Bans Are Abused All Over the World How Hate Speech Bans Are Abused All Over the WorldThe Israel-Hamas war sparked calls for legal bans on "hate speech." A quick glance around the globe shows such censorship is weaponized by politicians and fails in its goals.
How Hate Speech Bans Are Abused By Politicians All Over the World

Dec 14, 2023 | newsbreak.com | Sarah McLaughlin

Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/Getty As a result, some Americans are circulating an unwise—and, in the case of government actors, unconstitutional—idea: Let’s start cracking down on “hate speech.” “Some have said that we need this hate speech to be protected in order to have a democracy. We are one of the few democracies on this planet that allow hate speech,” Pennsylvania state Sen.