Edward Headington

@edwardheadington.bsky.social

PhD Student in Political Science Claremont Graduate University Political Economy — Native American — Institutions RPs ≠ Endorsements 🩵 = Acknowledgement/Sometimes a Like

In his latest book, “The Meaning of Your Life,” Arthur Brooks argues that in trying to avoid discomfort, we’ve inadvertently eliminated some of the meaning in our lives. The solution, he said, is counterintuitive: It involves embracing a little more struggle. Read more:

4 ways a happiness expert uses life’s challenges to find deeper meaning

Arthur Brooks has counterintuitive advice for people who want to be happier: embrace suffering.

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In Elites and Democracy, @hdrochon.bsky.social explains why elites always rule democracies—and why recognizing that reality can help us respond to the crisis of democracy today. Available January 6 (3 March UK pub). Preorder your copy today: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco... #PoliticalScience

Elites and Democracy

Why elites always rule democracies—and why recognizing that reality can help us respond to the crisis of democracy today

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Huge thanks to Tim Hunter, Daniel Roebuck, Josh Richman, and Jonathan Lethem for an incredible Q&A screening of River’s Edge and to all who braved the rain to be there last night. Another packed event celebrating cinema and a great way to say goodbye to Laemmle Claremont 5.

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News Analysis: U.S. officials seek to curb Houthi militants’ attacks on ships in the Red Sea. But the Iran-backed group was not deterred by strikes in the Biden era and won’t be beaten by air power alone, experts say.

Houthis in Yemen Won’t Be Defeated by Airstrikes Alone, Experts Say

U.S. officials seek to curb the militants’ attacks on ships in the Red Sea, but the group was not deterred by strikes in the Biden era and won’t be beaten by air power alone, experts say.

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