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On Tyranny Lesson 16: Learn From Peers In Other Countries

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Trish Nelson

From the On Tyranny series by Timothy Snyder, Lesson #16 of twenty. Check here for a lesson every Monday or you can find them on YouTube.  They are all short videos, no ads. “We’re all in this together.” “Institutions are … Continue reading →

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Balancing The Exceptional With The Unexceptional Is Good For The Economy

Posted on September 25, 2013 by bfialauratwing

Recently, another adventuresome daredevil walked over a deep canyon, on a tightly stretched wire about 2 inches wide.  Using a balancing pole, he  crossed the canyon, in very windy conditions, with no nets below to catch him if he did … Continue reading →

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