An Allegory. El Greco.
What ought we do with the neo-nazis taking to our city streets? As much as I advocate for awareness of the material conditions that bring about conflict between different groups of working class people, we cannot merely tolerate the intolerant. Long term solutions require economic liberation and equity. In the short term, we need to defend ourselves.
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Blotter. Peter Doig. Self-reflection and penetrating, damp cold.
Do all those who belong to a society guilty of horrible crimes bear some of that guilt? What if those crimes are only widely recognized after the fact? An exploration of collective guilt with a focus on animal welfare.
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The Birth of Venus. Painting by Sandro Botticelli. Aphrodite (Venus) was said to be born from the white foam produced after Cronus severed the genitals of his father, Uranus. Hematopoietic stem cells, found in the bone marrow, give rise to the components of the whole blood; white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.
In a world where half of all people in need of a stem cell donor cannot find one, apathy is a word thrown around frequently. Drawing on personal experiences, I dissect stem cell transplantation and propose strategies to circumvent laziness and ignorance that can undermine public health initiatives.
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