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Through the voices of key disabled media makers and collaborators, the author highlights the ways in which their contributions are changing society's understanding of disability and shaping mass media and culture. Spanning a range of media formats—television/streaming productions, performances, podcasts, TED Talks, films, reality TV, graphic novels, and social media channels—the book illustrates how disabled people are confronting the marginalization they have faced in mass media for decades.

In State Capitalism, Joshua Kurlantzick ranges across the world - China, Thailand, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, Turkey, and more - and argues that the increase in state capitalism across the globe has, on balance, contributed to a decline in democracy. He isolates some of the reasons for state capitalism's resurgence: the fact that globalization favors economies of scale in the most critical industries and the widespread rejection of the Washington Consensus in the face of the problems that have plagued the world economy in recent years.

At the beginning of the 21st century, China is poised to become a major global power. And though much has been written of China's rise, a crucial aspect of this transformation has gone largely unnoticed: the way that China is using soft power to appeal to its neighbors and to distant countries alike.

Through my 20 years of work as an educator, non-profit leader, poet, entrepreneur, documentary filmmaker, author, and yogi, I have been obsessed with how we can create a world free of hatred, violence, and war. With this podcast, I continue that journey as I sit with some of the most inspiring change makers in the world and learn how they are alleviating human suffering and healing the planet. We’ll come to know that another world is not only possible, but that it is already here. Together we’ll dance between the nuances of mysticism, science, spirituality, social justice, healing, arts, ...

The new world of results-driven aid that could put an end to extreme poverty Drawing on 2 decades covering global development as editor in chief of Devex, Raj Kumar explores how nontraditional models of philanthropy and aid are empowering the world’s poorest people to make progress. Old aid...

Technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, revolutionizing the way we live, work, and communicate. From smartphones and laptops to advanced medical devices and artificial intelligence, technological advancements have made information more accessible, improved healthcare, and enhanced productivity. The rise of the internet and digital platforms has connected people across the globe, fostering collaboration and innovation. Smart technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart homes, have made our environments more efficient and convenient. As technology continues to ...

ISIS is transforming from an insurgent organization with a fixed headquarters to a clandestine global terrorist network.