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Mississippi Science Festival Returns to LeFleur Museum District on Sept. 19
The Mississippi Science Festival is September 19.
Postpartum politics: What it means to run for government as a new mum
Victorian Greens candidates Nina Crawley and Lini Fernando reflect on their experiences running a political campaign just months after giving birth. From the challenges and compromises to the support networks that wrapped around them, and why showing up vulnerably in public space matters. Subscribe In 2024, when my second child was four months old, I decided to run for local government. Fast forward two years, I am again four months postpartum, with my third child, and this time running in the state election. But this time has hit differently. Going through pregnancy, birth and postpartum while being a political candidate has had a more profound and personal impact than I ever expected. I reached out to my fellow Greens candidate for the state election, Lini Fernando, who gave birth 20 days before me, and her experience closely mirrored mine. Postpartum has its own unique challenges that we’ve not seen reflected in stories about women running for office. When people discuss the “juggle”, they’re usually talking about the practical mechanics of looking after small children - childcare arrangements, pumping schedules and logistics. As mums of multiple children, we were both aware of the logistical changes and difficulties that accompany giving birth and the months after. We assumed that combining this with running for election would be hard, but that we could organise our way out of any problems. What neither of us anticipated was the intense vulnerability that comes with putting yourself into the spotlight of a state election campaign at a time when you are physically exhausted and navigating things like breastfeeding and feeling like a stranger in your own body. There have been challenges that neither of us anticipated. Firstly, needing to buy new clothes because the supportive leggings that are a staple of the postpartum wardrobe weren’t going to cut it for community events. Lini held her first fundraiser - a trivia night - just three weeks postpartum. A business-casual wardrobe, several sizes bigger than pre-baby, was needed, and fast. As women, how we look is closely scrutinised, and the internalised fatphobia is loud. We are conditioned from our earliest days to believe that our appearance is tied to our worth, and taught how we are allowed to show up in public. Women who dare to put themselves into the spotlight also receive more abuse than their male counterparts, including criticism of their appearance. To stand in front of members of your community and try to convince them that you’re the best person to represent them in parliament is a challenge in and of itself. To do it with leaking breasts, a pelvic floor that could betray you at the first sign of a sneeze, a body that still feels unfamiliar, and with half your hair falling out (hello postpartum hair loss!) is another thing altogether. It requires courage, allowing yourself the grace to be vulnerable in public, and the belief that showing up, however imperfectly, matters. And the vulnerability isn’t just physical; it also includes factors like having to ask a campaign team to accommodate the realities of having a baby. Asking for help is hard, and it’s a skill that both new parents and hopeful political candidates need to become comfortable with. Parents understand the disappointment that comes when a call for help or connection is rebuffed, like a friend cancelling a much-needed coffee. That rejection is amplified for political candidates calling dozens of people each week. Many people don’t realise running for Parliament, when you aren’t the incumbent, is a volunteer role supported largely by other volunteers who have to squeeze volunteering in around their paid work. Calls need to be made and meetings held after work hours - usually during “witching hour” (5-8 pm), that special time of night when babies cry for no reason. I found that I was struggling to make these commitments, or having to tap out and ask for them to be rearranged. When I spoke to Lini, we realised that she had had a similar experience, this push-pull of being the candidate and wanting to show our faces at meetings and help recruit new volunteers at ‘calling parties’, but also being the only people who could settle our newborns. Sometimes we could merge the two worlds; Lini and I realised that we had both attended 7:30pm meetings online, sitting in a dark room, struggling though breastfeeding and settling our babies. Although we’re both committed to breaking the stigma around breastfeeding, it can be hard to keep your composure while trying to feed a young baby as they try to latch, spew and fuss. Ultimately, Lini and I agreed that showing up vulnerably in public space matters. Leaders should possess empathy and understanding for those who feel raw and in transition; from the dad who just got evicted to the teen who acquired a disability - anyone who feels they aren’t the version of themselves they expected right now. The patriarchy tries to tell us otherwise, but women shouldn’t have to wait until they’re ‘recovered’, no longer vulnerable, before they feel entitled to participate in public life. In fact, we could all benefit from our leaders being a little more vulnerable. *This piece was cowritten, but has been presented in the first person for the sake of style. About the authors Nina Crawley is former teacher and community organiser who now works in human rights and inequality advocacy for a non-profit. She’s a mother of three keen to get back to running as soon as her pelvic floor allows! She’s contesting the seat of Ivanhoe for the Greens in this year’s state election. Lini Fernando is a lawyer working in diverse areas of law including anti corruption and public law. She’s a mother of two and a gardening and good policy enthusiast. She is currently contesting the seat of Croydon for the Greens in this year’s state election. Thanks for reading Cheek Media Co. ! This post is public so feel free to share it. Share
The Silent Crisis: Suicide Among Native Americans Reflects Global Mental Health Emergency
Overview: World Suicide Prevention Day, observed annually on September 10, highlights the global toll of suicide while drawing attention to the disproportionately high rates experienced by American Indian and Alaska Native people. AI/AN communities face the highest suicide rates of any racial or ethnic group in the United States, with particularly alarming rates among males, […]
America, GOP at political ‘inflection point,’ top Trump running in crucial Senate race warns.mp4
Former RNC Chair Michael Whatley told Fox News Digital that the Republican's tough Senate map was indicative of an "inflection" for the GOP, and that elections "have consequences" as he tries to keep North Carolina red.
Feet on the ground, head in the clouds
UD doctoral candidate Ryan Eagan reflects on teaching young students at the UD Lab School
David Petraeus: George W. Bush, Political Courage, and the Surge in Iraq
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, President George W. Bush launched what he called the War on Terror. It began with the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, which quickly toppled the Taliban and expelled al-Qaeda from its most crucial sanctuary. Then, in early 2003, American forces—with the support of foreign allies like the United Kingdom, Australia, and Poland—attacked Iraq, toppling Saddam Hussein’s regime and installing an occupation force in hopes of quickly transforming the country into a free and democratic state. Instead, the post-regime coalition authority made significant missteps, and a devastating insurgency erupted. And despite President Bush’s 2004 reelection, the war quickly lost popular support among the American public. In early 2007, Bush appointed General David Petraeus, who had already served in Iraq as a two- and three-star general, to lead allied forces in Iraq, which heralded a sea change in American strategy known as “the surge.” As part of our coverage looking back on 9/11 and the world it created, General Petraeus tells the inside story of one of the most consequential moments in the War on Terror. The general’s essay today is both a crucial history and a profile in political courage. It demands reflection as we take stock of the last 25 years. —The Editors By the end of 2006, the war in Iraq was failing. There is no useful purpose in softening that judgment with the passage of time. The bombing of the al-Askari mosque in Samarra by terrorists that February had accelerated sectarian violence and pulled Iraq into an increasingly vicious Sunni-Shia civil war. Al-Qaeda in Iraq and Sunni insurgent groups controlled substantial areas, Shi’ite militias operated with growing impunity in other parts of the country, and the Iraqi security forces were no longer capable of arresting the downward spiral. The strategy of transitioning security responsibilities to Iraqi forces, consolidating American troops on large bases, and progressively reducing the U.S. presence had clearly been invalidated by the escalating violence. The numbers conveyed the horror imperfectly but unmistakably. In December 2006, an average of 53 Iraqi civilians were killed by violence every 24 hours in Baghdad alone. Washington, meanwhile, was approaching its own breaking point. Public support for the war had fallen dramatically, President George W. Bush’s Republican Party had just lost control of both houses of Congress, and the bipartisan Iraq Study Group—of which future defense secretary Robert Gates was a member—had recommended a course that anticipated a substantially reduced American combat role. Many senior military leaders were deeply skeptical of sending substantial additional forces, advocating instead for an accelerated transition to Iraqi forces, the deployment of additional trainers and advisers, or other more modest measures with an eye to withdrawing U.S. forces. Virtually every political incentive pointed toward reducing America’s commitment. President Bush chose instead to increase it, a decision that remains, in my view, one of the most courageous presidential decisions of the 21st century.
REGISTER NOW: 2027 Fleet & MRO Forecast: Helicopter & Business 10-Year Outlook
As we advance into 2027, what transformations are reshaping business aviation and helicopter market projections? What production and delivery volumes can the industry anticipate over the coming decade?
Big Ten announces final decision on new protocol
Last Saturday’s matchup between the Michigan Wolverines and the Western Michigan Broncos ended as one of the most controversial games in college football history. The Wolverines appeared to lose as the clock struck zero after a Hail Mary pass attempt by Michigan’s Bryce Underwood flew to the back of the end zone, but after review,…
Looking to address workforce shortages, Nichols launches flexible mental health counseling masters program
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First West Nile virus-related death reported in North Dakota | Health and Human Services North Dakota
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the state’s first West Nile virus-related death in 2026. The individual was over 60 years old and resided in southwest North Dakota.
AMB Sports and Entertainment continues to shape sports business
Rich McKay, CEO of AMB Sports and Entertainment, joins SBJ’s Austin Karp to discuss the future of the organization and how they keep the focus on the customer.
AMB Sports and Entertainment continues to shape sports business
Rich McKay, CEO of AMB Sports and Entertainment, joins SBJ’s Austin Karp to discuss the future of the organization and how they keep the focus on the customer.
AMB Sports and Entertainment continues to shape sports business
Rich McKay, CEO of AMB Sports and Entertainment, joins SBJ’s Austin Karp to discuss the future of the organization and how they keep the focus on the customer.
Brennan expects tough test against Fleetwood
Newport County midfielder Ciaran Brennan expects a "tough" test against Fleetwood Town as the Exiles aim to preserve their unbeaten start at home.
Avianca Unveils Upgraded INSIGNIA Business Class
For Avianca delivering a high-quality experience to its customers is a strategic priority that is reflected in its continued investment in its product,
42nd Fete des Fleurs exemplifies DBG’s mission to “Sustain and delight”
DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS Denver News: In recent years, it’s become clear that Mother Nature likes to play games with the Fete des Fleurs committee. The day of this al fresco fundraiser for Denver Botanic Gardens can start out sunny and bright, only to have the sky darken and rain start falling, literally moments before guests arrive. But as […]
The 2026 guide to the way the NFL will flex its power this season: MoneyCall
This week's free sports business newsletter from The Athletic, featuring Michigan's mishegas, late-night Open, Pablo Torre Q&A and more.
Leeds United to launch United in Support Matchday Hub
Leeds United are pleased to announce the launch of our United in Support campaign ahead of the Premier League fixture against Newcastle United on Monday evening, providing crucial support for fans on ...
Brightline Announces New Flex Fares for Florida Rail Travel
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Max Brooks reflects on 20 years of 'World War Z'
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Burgess Article on Joints Reflects Growing Recognition of Design
A journal committed to scientific materialism publishes an article explicitly challenging evolution and promoting design.
Taiwan's political institutions 'failing' under divided government: U.S. scholar
Taiwan's current political deadlock reflects institutional weaknesses that were largely obscured during years of unified government, a U.S. scholar said Wednesday at a symposium in Taipei.
Match Officials Appointed: Newcastle (H)
The match officials for Monday’s Premier League clash with Newcastle have been announced, with Michael Salisbury set to take charge at Elland Road.The Lancashire-based official is vastly experienced...
Q&A: 12 News political analyst breaks down RI primary results
12 News political analyst Joe Fleming was in studio to discuss the outcomes and major takeaways of the Rhode Island Democratic primaries.
Matt LaFleur makes Jordan Love’s elite status crystal clear
The Green Bay Packers are set to begin the 2026 campaign in just a few days, with the team looking to put two consecutive Wild Card round losses behind them. Last season ended particularly painfully, as Green Bay blew a sizable lead against the Chicago Bears on the road and suffered another early playoff exit. [...]
Trump promises Americans $5K if GOP wins. And, Kirk supporters reflect on his death
President Trump tries to incentivize voters by promising $5,000 to Americans if the GOP wins the midterms. And, young conservatives reflect on the party one year after Charlie Kirk's death.
Packers Take Notice As Harrison Smith Returns For Vikings
Christian Watson, Tucker Kraft and Matt LaFleur all acknowledged the impact Smith has on the Vikings’ defense ahead of Minnesota’s season opener against Green Bay.
Tate & Lyle Strengthens Climate Ambition with Updated Science-Based Targets to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Updated targets reflect Tate & Lyle’s commitment to building a more sustainable and resilient food system.
Scientists and fishermen celebrate return of bluefin tuna
Marine biologists and fisherman reflect on the increasing numbers of bluefin tuna in UK waters.
3 Critical Skills that Give Community Banks the Edge with Business Customers
Many businesses prefer community banks but turning that goodwill into growth will require better data and more flexible digital offerings.
Is Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) A Bargain On Its New Flex Pay Launch?
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) just rolled out Flex Pay by Upgrade, a buy now pay later style option for online purchases from $49, including Season Passes and other qualifying products. For investors watching Six Flags Entertainment, the latest product moves are coming against a tougher backdrop, with the share price down 41.4% over the past 90 days and the 1 year total shareholder return declining 34.0%. This points to fading momentum and a market that is pricing in higher risk, even as...
Notre Dame football cornerback DJ McKinney reflects on 'amazing' debut
Notre Dame football's DJ McKinney ended up playing 43 defensive snaps in the opener, highlighted by a pick-six.
Closing health workforce gaps for emergency response: the Western Pacific steps up
Over 100 health emergency experts from 56 institutions across 21 countries in the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region who are part of the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) concluded their annual regional partners’ meeting with a commitment to bridge gaps in emergency workforce capacities and advance regional emergency readiness and resilience.Co-hosted by WHO and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency in the Republic of Korea, the two-day event aimed to strengthen the Region’s collective ability to detect, prepare for and respond to health emergencies.Partners mapped capacities and priority technical gaps across the Region — including cybersecurity and critical infrastructure resilience; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and environmental health; biological emergencies, nuclear emergencies, and nuclear and radiological security.The result: a renewed commitment to close these gaps by working together through shared expertise and coordinated action. Advancing the Global Health Emergency CorpsReflective of regional solidarity and partnerships in action, GOARN – which is coordinated globally by WHO - enables a stronger, better-connected emergency health workforce that is ready to surge wherever and whenever requested by WHO Member States.This year alone, GOARN partners across the Western Pacific have supported nine experts on six missions - from measles outbreaks in Viet Nam to HIV outbreak response in Fiji - providing surge support in epidemiology, surveillance and clinical case management.Photo: Participants at the Global Alert and Response Network (GOARN) Partners Meeting 2026. Credit: KDCA/Shin Dong Myoung“GOARN partners across the Western Pacific and globally have repeatedly demonstrated the power of what we can do collectively, when we join forces, share expertise and build on each other’s strengths,” noted Dr Gina Samaan, WHO Regional Emergency Director for the Western Pacific, in her opening remarks at the gathering. “Let us continue to forge long-term partnerships grounded in mutual respect that will protect the Region for generations to come. We are smarter, faster and infinitely stronger when we work together,” she added.Reiterating Dr Samaan's call, Dr Seung-kwan Lim, Commissioner of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, emphasized the value of GOARN: “The Republic of Korea is pleased to stand alongside our regional partners in building an emergency workforce that is ready and resilient. GOARN turns national expertise into regional readiness - catalysing national strengths into collective resilience.”GOARN advances the Global Health Security Action Framework (GHEC) initiative by “convening, connecting and capacitating” regional leaders and surge workforce – “the three Cs”. Years of GOARN leadership and outbreak response training programmes have cultivated a deep bench of fit-for-purpose, seasoned outbreak response experts and forged an alumni network of emergency leaders worldwide. The Western Pacific network alone has now grown to 94 partner institutions across 19 countries. Photo: Participants at the Global Alert and Response Network (GOARN) Partners Meeting 2026. Credit: KDCA/Shin Dong Myoung Putting partnerships into practiceDuring the Regional Partners’ Meeting, health experts identified and catalogued the technical expertise currently available across the Western Pacific Region, so that the right skills could be better matched quickly to needs wherever emergencies occur.Three priority areas emerged for further strengthening:Cybersecurity and critical infrastructure resilience - protecting essential systems, including healthcare networks, from digital disruptions.Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and environmental health - reflecting the ongoing nexus between climate change and health.Biological emergencies, nuclear emergencies, and nuclear and radiological security - requiring specialized technical capability that remains limited across many national response systems.Meeting participants reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening workforce capacities in the Region, with a particular focus on these three areas, and to working collectively to better prepare the Western Pacific for the next health emergency.Photo: Dr Gina Samaan, WHO Regional Emergency Director for the Western Pacific, delivers opening remarks at the Global Alert and Response Network (GOARN) Partners Meeting 2026. Credit: KDCA/Shin Dong Myoung“GOARN is truly turning preparedness into action - giving our Region the surge capacity it needs for fast, coordinated response when it matters most - and building more resilient health systems along the way,” said Dr Samaan. “As health emergencies mount in this age of permacrisis, emergency preparedness and response must be woven into the fabric of health. This is not an option, but an imperative as we seek to achieve health for all.”____ About GOARNThe Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), coordinated by the World Health Organization since 2000, strengthens global health security by advancing preparedness for and response to public health emergencies. The network brings together more than 390 institutions, including national public health agencies, technical organizations and nongovernmental partners, to support coordinated international action during outbreaks and other health emergencies. There are 94 GOARN partners in the Western Pacific Region (as of August 2026), accounting for approximately 25% of global partners. For more information and media interviews, please contact: WHO Western Pacific Communications: wprocom@who.intAra Johannes: johannesa@who.int
Henry Winkler details rift with Tom Hanks over “Turner & Hooch” firing: ‘I am still working on my perspective’
“I guess at that time, being insecure, I talked too much,” the “Happy Days” star reflected.
Daniel Farke: A bit of a crazy game
Leeds United travelled to the capital to face Chelsea in the EFL Cup Third Round, where they were beaten after a flurry of second half goals.After the Whites' exit from the competition at Stamford Bri...
Jeremiyah Love receives major injury update before Cardinals’ practice
GLENDALE – The hope for Week 1 of the NFL season for the Arizona Cardinals is that they are about to get their first real look at their newest star running back. Head coach Mike LaFleur said rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will be “ready to roll” in practice Wednesday, according to Donnie Druin of the Arizona Cardinals on SI.
Ethan Ampadu: Lots to learn from
Leeds United exited the EFL Cup on Wednesday evening after suffering defeat to Chelsea in an end-to-end affair at Stamford Bridge.After the game, captain Ethan Ampadu spoke to LUTV."It was a crazy gam...
I flew business class on a budget flight—and it was better than some legacy airlines
A firsthand look at JetBlue's new Boston-to-Barcelona flight, from lie-flat seats to food, service, and what's actually worth it.
HHS recognizes Recovery Month, celebrates strength and pathways to recovery | Health and Human Services North Dakota
September is National Recovery Month, as proclaimed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. The month celebrates people in recovery, the families and communities who support them and the possibility of recovery from mental health and substance use challenges. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) reminds North Dakotans that recovery looks different for everyone, and support is available at every stage of the journey. Read the National Recovery Month proclamation.
Chicago Bulls Preseason Game Flexed to National Television
One of the Bulls' five preseason games was picked to be televised on ESPN.
60 Posts in 10 Hours: How Trump’s Social Media Reflects His Version of Reality
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Drew Anderson just gave Tigers a $10 million decision
Drew Anderson has gone from a flexible bullpen arm to a legitimate piece of Detroit’s rotation. Now the Tigers must determine whether that transformation is worth exercising his $10 million club option for 2027.
Casey Affleck poses alongside eldest son Indiana, 22, during rare red carpet appearance
Indiana and younger brother Atticus, 18, appear in Casey’s new movie “Company.”
George Clooney recalls holding his 'hero' sister's hand as she died
George Clooney is reflecting on the final moments he shared with his older sister, Adelia "Ada" Zeidler, and the lesson her death taught him about the fleeting nature of life.
Flex Partners with Mesh to Power Crypto and Stablecoin Deposits for Business Owners
/PRNewswire/ -- Mesh, the leading crypto payments network, today announced a partnership with Flex, the finance platform that brings business owners' accounts...
What My Father Never Let Me Forget About The Business Of Healthcare
A son reflects on his physician father’s legacy and how it influenced his thinking on the business of healthcare.
FLEX Finder Week 1: Where to find value before roles take shape
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Tesla Opens Cybercab Fleet To Businesses As NHTSA Audits Paperwork
Tesla is courting businesses to buy Cybercab fleets as NHTSA audits how the steering-wheel-free robotaxi was certified for U.S. roads.
America Is In Pain. Flagler Health Is Transforming Clinics On The Front Lines
Hinge Health put MSK care on the digital-health map. Flagler's $50M Series B reflects a different bet: use AI to transform the specialty clinics where care still happens
Indiana counties' response to data centers reflects broader political risk
Indiana illustrates both the shifting political risk for data centers and the direction of the infrastructure finance discussion on this issue.
PROJEKTIL | 10th anniversary & the future of immersive
The founders reflect on a decade of immersive storytelling, from artist collective to international touring studio
Great Vibes festival returns to Port Leyden
The Great Vibes Wellness Festival returns to Port Leyden with six wellness classes, local vendors and raffles to benefit youth in Lewis County.
Estes Construction announces Q3 Community Impact Grant Award recipients
Estes Construction has announced grants to 12 organizations for the third quarter through its Community Impact Grant Awards program. According to a news release, the recipients reflect the company’s four giving pillars: Underserved youth, partnering with purpose, talent and workforce, and regional vitality. Through its community impact grants, Estes works to expand opportunities, strengthen communities,…
Inside Sergey Brin's growing influence over Google Gemini
Google's AI reshuffle has handed more sway to Sergey Brin, say insiders, who describe an effective operator trying to run Gemini like a startup.
Reflecting on Josh Allen’s career to date against the Texans
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Three Marginal Trends For Orlando Magic Offseason
Navigating tight financial constraints, Orlando pivots toward low-risk gambles like Malaki Branham to bolster Paolo Banchero’s core while testing the limits of their high-apron roster flexibility.
2026 North Dakota Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference is next week | Health and Human Services North Dakota
Registration is open for the sixth annual North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, scheduled for Sept. 14-17 in Bismarck. The conference will also be available virtually.
UND again named among region’s best places to work
Prairie Business recognition reflects workplace culture created by UND faculty and staff.
Joe Ryan Reflects On First Start Back From Injury
Although the 30-year-old right-hander was charged with the loss on Monday, he appears to be finding his rhythm again on the mound.
OM System PEN Camera Pre-Order Available at Amazon US
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Reshuffled college football rankings see Oregon tumble, LSU rise in US LBM Coaches Poll
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How 9/11 Shaped Public Health Preparedness
Hear from Meredith Allen, vice president of Health Security, as she reflects on the tragic event of 9/11, response efforts, and the impact on public health preparedness.
Peter Krause reflects on his decades-spanning television career: ‘I like to work’
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Holman Assumes Full Ownership of ARIZA, Unifying 30-Year Mexico Business Under the Holman Brand
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Jensen Huang’s AGI Claim Is A Business Case, Not Settled Fact
Jensen Huang says AGI has arrived, but the claim reflects AI’s business value more than proof of human-level, general-purpose intelligence.
Bailey Stockton reflects on special touchdown from Aaron Philo
Bailey Stockton discussed reuniting with Aaron Philo, scoring in his Florida debut and the Gators' offensive potential entering Week 2.
Six decades of politics (but little government)
The first aired episode of “Star Trek,” entitled “The Man Trap,” premiered on September 8, 1966 — 60 years ago today. I’m actually editing a political science fiction issue of The Forum right now, and it’s prompted to me think a lot about the ways that Trek deals with politics and government and what it’s offered us as commentary. The @smotus report is a reader-supported publication. To support this work, please become a paid subscriber. Subscribe The original TV series ran from 1966 to 1969. It had a loyal but modest following, but the audience grew substantially with the series in syndication for years after that. The franchise developed its first motion picture in 1979, followed by five sequels, and then a whole other series of films built around the “Next Generation” series that first aired in 1987. In recent decades, several more TV series have built up around it, including the current “Strange New Worlds,” now in its fourth season. Throughout the past six decades, the franchise has offered us a good many insights into US politics and international relations, although often disguised as science fiction yarns. The original series was largely a Cold War fable, with the United Federation of Planets (a stand-in for the US) perpetually at odds with the Klingon Empire (a stand-in for the USSR). The “Let That Be Your Last Battlefield” episode (1969) posited a planet divided into two races, largely indistinguishable to outsiders, but nonetheless constituting a brutal racial hierarchy. “Patterns of Force” (1968) showed a struggling planet where the leader had attempted to construct a benevolent dictatorship — literally Nazism without bigotry — and found that authoritarianism could not exist apart from hierarchy and oppression. (Relatedly, I’d put “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country,” high on a list of dad films about the end of the Cold War, near “The Hunt for Red October.”) Get 20% off for 1 year Indeed, the original series itself was something of a political statement, with a multi-racial crew running the Enterprise, a diverse and largely peaceful Federation mostly free from want and oppression, and protected by Starfleet, an armed force whose scientific mission was at least as important as its military one. Famously, when Nichelle Nichols wanted to walk away from the role of Uhura on the original series, none other than Martin Luther King, Jr. met with her and urged her to remain on the show, discussing the importance of viewers seeing an intelligent Black woman as part of the command team three centuries hence. Later series in the Trek franchise offered a good deal of political commentary on their own, but probably none as explicitly and incisively as “Deep Space Nine,” which ran from 1993 to 1999. The episodes surrounding the Dominion War, especially the “In The Pale Moonlight” (1998), showed the compromises, sacrifices, and moral rot associated with winning even a just war — probably better than any series would until “Andor” (2022-25). In “Far Beyond The Stars” (1998), Captain Benjamin Sisko is somehow transplanted to the role of a science fiction writer in 1950s New York. The writer is frequently sidelined and his ideas stolen because publishers don’t want to credit a Black writer. Several series have depicted the secretive Section 31 — an unacknowledged black ops security force operating within Starfleet. These episodes often end up using Section 31 as a foil to show the dangers of a lawless group within a lawful society, even (especially) when that group posits itself as essential for everyone else’s freedom to continue. The current “Strange New Worlds” has played with a few political themes. I found the first two seasons of this show among the best that the Trek franchise has produced in decades, but this season and the last have really been struggling for ideas. Yet one interesting thread is the idea that the diplomatic and enlightened leadership style of Captain Christopher Pike will not work in all situations. “A Quality of Mercy” (2022), which I wrote about here, puts Pike in the middle of a battle with a Romulan vessel in an alternate timeline, and finds that Pike’s conciliatory style would actually make a lengthy and deadly war more likely, while a quick and more violent approach might have prevented the war. This season’s opener, “Valles Marineris,” shows a pre-lightspeed civilization locked in a war to the death with a neighboring planet. The idea of an alliance or a federation hasn’t even occurred to them — their ship’s commander is curious but doesn’t see it as an option. For a franchise as political as “Star Trek,” one thing we almost never see is the government. We get occasional glimpses of Starfleet’s council — mostly uniformed people at a rectangular table — but almost no sense of how the Federation is governed. Are there elections? Who is in the legislature? How much power does the president have? What kind of factional divisions do they wrestle with and how? The shows and films are pretty silent on this. We’ve seen a few military tribunals within Starfleet, but little about how civilians deal with crime and injustice. With recent years seeing some of the franchise’s more interesting plot lines and casts, it seems clear that Star Trek is still full of energy and ideas. Given the erosion of American democracy and the reshuffling of the international order, there’s no shortage of material for future shows to comment on. I’m not sure we should toast to 60 more years, but cheers to a show that continues to teach us about ourselves. Share
MDI Health to Honor Mount Desert Nursing Association with 2026 Impact Award
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Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business
Longtime flea market announces closure after 47 years in business