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A paradox of George Orwell’s legacy is that the term Orwellian has come to mean a cynical manipulation of language. Of course, Orwell’s own prose fought constantly against such deceit. He was a carpenter of the English language, and his paragraphs are simple, unvarnished attempts at nailing together the truth.
Below are some of the most memorable George Orwell quotes on power and politics:
To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle. Read More...
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Let’s just put this on record right now; I am a HUGE fan of science fiction. It’s the best genre ever invented, it allows geniuses to tell stories in a way that couldn’t be told otherwise, and it’s responsible for making a star out of Jeri Ryan.
Thank you, H.G. Welles.
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But science fiction has a problem; it’s written by humans, for humans, and humans suck. Read More...
Before Black History Month is over, take some time to learn about these relatively unknown black leaders throughout American history.Fifty years ago the United States Congress passed the historic Voting Rights Act, which formally ended racial discrimination in voting. While a landmark achievement in its own right, the legislation would not have been possible had it not been for the decades of backbreaking work on behalf of civil rights activists around the country. Read More...
