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October 10, 2025

Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awards 3 Scientists Who Developed Potential Aid for the Climate Crisis

The Nobel Prize is arguably the most prestigious award to receive in one’s field, whether it be in literature, economics, physics, or peace advocacy. This year, Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi have received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The three laureates will be honored during an award ceremony on December 10, 2025, at Konserthuset in Stockholm.

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October 3, 2025

Jane Fonda Relaunches McCarthy-Era Free Speech Initiative, With Support From 800 Celebs

Award-winning actor and political activist Jane Fonda has revived the Committee for the First Amendment, founded by her father, Henry Fonda, and other Hollywood celebrities in 1947. The original group was formed specifically in response to the House Un-American Activities Committee, which was designed to disparage and blacklist those with supposed ties to communism and the Soviet Union during the “Second Red Scare.

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June 17, 2025

Powerful Protest Signs From ‘No Kings Day’ Demonstrations

On June 14, millions turned out across the United States to participate in “No Kings Day.” This mass protest, organized in the face of an increasingly authoritarian government and immigration crackdowns, took place across more than 2,000 cities and towns across all 50 states. The demonstrations also coincided with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday and the U.S. Army 250th Anniversary Parade.

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