Showing results for "Soma" in Politics & Government

In Prison & Prisoners, Constance Lytton recounts her courageous journey alongside Emmeline Pankhurst in the fight for womens suffrage in England. Frustrated by the preferential treatment she received due to her social status, Lytton adopted the pseudonym Jane Wharton to expose the harsh realities faced by women in the movement. This gripping narrative details her arrest and the harrowing experiences she endured at Holloway Prison, a facility infamous for its mistreatment of female inmates. Join us as we explore Lyttons powerful story of resilience and activism. - Summary by KHand

In this insightful exploration, we delve into the far-reaching consequences that a nuclear war could unleash upon our planet. From environmental devastation to societal upheaval, the potential effects are both complex and extensive. Join us as we navigate these critical perspectives on a topic that profoundly impacts us all. (Summary by Allyson Hester)

Since 2010, Toronto's headlines have been consumed by the outrageous personal foibles and government-slashing, anti-urbanist policies of Mayor Rob Ford. But the heated debate at City Hall has obscured a bigger, decade-long narrative of Toronto's ascendance as a mature global city. Some Great Idea traces how post-amalgamation, and under three very different mayors, Toronto managed to so quickly oscillate from one extreme to another, and how the city might proceed from here.

When Wendy Murphy was a young prosecutor, she learned that the deck is stacked in favor of criminal defendants. Between their arrest and (potential) conviction, murderers, rapists, and drug dealers get more than a fair shake: they get an unfair advantage, often at the expense of their victims.

A highly entertaining account of a young woman who went straight from her college sorority to the CIA, where she hunted terrorists and WMDs "A thrilling tale...Walder’s fast-paced and intense narrative opens a window into life in two of America’s major intelligence agencies" —Publishers...

Justice for Some offers a new approach to understanding the Palestinian struggle for freedom, told through the power and control of international law. Focusing on key junctures—from the Balfour Declaration in 1917 to present-day wars in Gaza—Noura Erakat shows how the strategic deployment of law has shaped current conditions. Over the past century, the law has done more to advance Israel's interests than the Palestinians'. But, Erakat argues, this outcome was never inevitable.

Peggy Caserta, founder of the famous Haight-Ashbury hippie boutique Mnasidika and lover and girlfriend of Janis Joplin, was a Louisiana homecoming queen turned airsick stewardess who eventually landed in 1960s San Francisco and set up shop. Her store was a hang-out for The Grateful Dead and Big Brother and the Holding Company; it was where Wes Wilson’s posters hung, where Bill Graham sold concert tickets, and where Owsley’s LSD was enjoyed.

We Have Some Notes! is a pop culture podcast where your host, Chantel Chavon, takes an unserious dive into pop culture with unfiltered hot takes, hilarious tangents, and the kind of commentary that makes you say, “Did she just say that out loud?” And Did! 💁🏾‍♀️ She's talking music, TV, film, fashion, reality shows, ya’ll's President 👀, and everything trending in-between. If you’re here for bold opinions, cultural critiques, and chaotic fun—you’re in the right place. Come for the laughs and stay for the unsolicited notes. You’re welcome!👉 Don’t forget to like, ...

Play alongside each month’s special guests as we ask questions about the ever-changing world of public education. Laugh some, learn some, and grab a few nuggets of knowledge you can pass off as your own.... “If you are an educator looking for laughs, a sense of “I feel so seen” via comedy and real talk on news/policy, THIS is the podcast for you!”"I laughed a lot as I learned -- this is a fun way to catch up on significant education news -- and the insights from the guests are first-rate."

Man do we have some news for you! Important? Not really. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A weekly podcast which will be discussing my thoughts on a wide range of topics including but not limited to books,current affairs,philosophy...

Social Media Insights is the platform for conversations with the professionals behind social media accounts of organizations, governments, and executives. SoMe Insights is co-hosted by Dante Licona, a social media strategist based in Geneva, and Matthias Lüfkens, founder of DigiTips.

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The world is full of HOT TAKES and we break them down in our own way in #SomeDude. Get involved in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SomeDudePod and tag @SomeDudeMikeB and @JRBANG.Rate, Like, Subscribe and Download the #SomeDudePod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play

A podcast about everything you love to dish about — pop culture, life in your 20s/30s, personal stories, iconic throwbacks, and everything in between!

Sobredosis de Soma pretende ser un espacio de reflexión colectiva y debate sobre temas actuales desde la izquierda. Con todos los conflictos internos que esto acarrea. Queremos que esto sea una oportunidad de construir nuevas ideas o afianzar conceptos. Estamos en Granada y en este proyecto estamos sumergidas un grupo de personas bastante heterogéneo y perteneciente a diferentes espacios políticos.

What even is this? Jessica Sele has been a comedian and a person for a little while and has been living on Earth during what seems to be an unnecessary timeline. Join her and her friends to unpack what the deal is.

Sure, here's a 2000-word celebration of The Rolling Stones' "Some Girls" album in the style of Kurt Loder: Alright, let's talk about "Some Girls," the album that proved The Rolling Stones weren't just your dad's rock band anymore. It's 1978, disco's doing its thing, punk's screaming in the corners, and here come Mick and the boys with a record that says, "Hey, we can do that too, and we'll do it better." Now, I've seen my fair share of Stones gigs, watched Mick strut his stuff from New York to L.A., but "Some Girls" hit different. This wasn't just another Stones record; this was a fucking ...

It's time to come to terms that conspiracies do happen, everyday and all over the world, Indeed some may conspire. Here you will find all the research that contributes to my Classified show on Ickonic.com and much deeper. Remember there's no such thing as a stupid question and condemnation without investigation is the height of ignorance.

Some Future Day evaluates technology at the intersection of culture & law. Join Marc Beckman and his esteemed guests for insider knowledge surrounding how you can use new technologies to positively impact your life, career, and family. Marc Beckman is Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies and an Adjunct Professor at NYU, CEO of DMA United, and a member of the New York State Bar Association’s Task Force on Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.