Commentary: Time s up to decry wacky theories
Rafael Castillo, For the Express-News
Feb. 24, 2021
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The U.S. House recently removed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from two committees over past incendiary remarks. She’s not the only problem the GOP has with conspiracy theories; extremists continue cultivating chaos in the name of former President Donald Trump.ALEX EDELMAN /AFP via Getty Images
Conspiracy theories have warped today’s GOP in Congress: U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has a history of endorsing twisted right-wing conspiracies which include “Pizza-gate,” “deep state” Trump-haters and blood-sacrificing pedophile Democrats.
Conspiracy theories have long been part of the political landscape. The theories are rife with bizarre speculation, convoluted thinking and absurd ideology, feasting on our doubts and fears. They lurk in the deepest, darkest depths of the unconscious, fed by lies and innuendo until they bubble up to erode our faith in
The Untold Truth Of The Forgotten Women Refugee Scientists Of WWII
By Francesca Coppola/Feb. 23, 2021 11:25 am EDT
When Jewish refugees came to the United States during World War II, history often repeats such famous names as Albert Einstein, Enrico Fermi, and Hannah Arendt. But they were not the only intellectuals who attempted to flee Nazi-dominated Europe. Hundreds of other scholars and professors tried.
Among them were several highly qualified women scientists who looked to American universities to find a safe haven where they could continue to pursue their careers. In spite of their academic achievements, they encountered many obstacles, and their journeys were often arduous during a time when leaving Europe was becoming increasingly difficult.