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Affirmative Action: Reactions from DMV Students and Faculty

The school year ended on a horrible note in late June. The Supreme Court made a historic decision to strike down affirmative action in higher education in Students for Fair Admissions vs Harvard. They declared that race and cultural background should not be a factor during the admissions process. The decision caused students and faculty […]

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Contrasting Perspectives: Abu Nasr Farabi and Ibn Taymiyyah

Politics, Virtue, and the Role of the State in Islamic Thought The first political philosopher to propose a philosophical method for examining political and religious occurrences was Abu Nasr Farabi, a well-known philosopher of the 10th century. Tahsil al-Sa’adah, al-Siyasat al-Madaniyyah, al-Fusul al-Madani, and Mabadi Ara’i Ahl-i Madinah al-Fadilah are some of his published works.

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Unlocking the Potential of Digital Classroom Assistants

In the relentless pursuit of educational excellence, teachers face an array of formidable challenges as they endeavor to impart exceptional instruction and cultivate young minds. From the ceaseless burden of administrative tasks to the overwhelming weight of workloads, these tenacious educators find themselves pushed to their limits. Yet, a beacon of hope emerges in the

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From Conflict to Compassion: Healing Historical Wounds for a Peaceful Future

Humans are incapacitated with unalienable emotions of love, happiness, contentment, and empathy, yet; it harbors seeds of hatred, cruelty, and bitterness. The current society we find ourselves in has experienced thousands of years of globalization through empires, dynasties, trade, and teachings. Along the line, our history books have narrated endless accounts of ethnic cleansing, brutal

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Is Cornel West the Philosopher King America Needs?

In Plato’s Republic, written in the fourth century BC, the philosopher posits that ideal and completely just governance can only be achieved beneath the rule of a “philosopher king,” a ruler who seeks truth through philosophical study. To Plato, only this type of ruler can be permanently in the service of justice because only this

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Embracing the Summer Solstice: Illuminating the Power of the Sun

As the warmth of summer envelopes the land and the days stretch luxuriously, we find ourselves on the cusp of an extraordinary celestial event that has held humanity in awe since time immemorial—the summer solstice. This captivating phenomenon, occurring annually around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the pinnacle of the sun’s journey, when

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High Stakes: The Pros and Cons of Cannabis Legalization in 2023 America

Have you ever stopped to think about the incredible journey of cannabis? This plant has been around for centuries, used for medicinal and recreational purposes across the globe. However, it has also been the subject of controversy, and its legality has been questioned for just as long. In recent years, a growing movement has emerged

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