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Can Cities Counter the Power of President-Elect Trump? As the federal government turns toward nationalism, local governments will become crucial beacons of pluralism. BY  BENJAMIN BARBER  | NOVEMBER 18, 2016 Can Cities Counter the Power of [...] A woman dressed as the Statue of Liberty waves an American flag in front of the highway as thousands of people protest in the streets against President-elect Donald Trump in Los Angeles on Nov. 12. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images) This post originally appeared at   The Nation . The American political establishment is going through the motions of uniting around Donald Trump, shocking though his victory has been for the 37 percent of Americans who said that fear was their first reaction to his election. All the necessary civic pleasantries have been spoken. “Heal the divisions of a long campaign,” said Paul Ryan. We owe Trump “an open mind and chance to lead,” said Secretary Hillary Clinton. “We a...

Artist Agnes Martin on Inspiration, Interruptions, Cultivating a Creative Atmosphere, and the Only Type of Person You Should Allow Into Your Studio “The development of sensibility is the most important thing for children and adults alike, but is much more possible for children…. Adults are very busy, taught to run all the time. You cannot run and be very aware of your inspirations.” BY MARIA POPOVA During my annual surrender to a week of forced extroversion, I was  acutely reminded  of the perils of interruption in creative work. Although studies of  the psychology of the optimal creative environment indicate that some artists and writers thrive when surrounded by stimulation, most creative work requires unburdened space and uninterrupted time for what Mary Oliver calls  “that wild, silky part of ourselves”  — also known by its commonplace name, inspiration — to reveal itself. The nature of that wild, silky part and the conditions that best coax it f...

HOW TO STOP A HEART ATTACK IN JUST 60 SECONDS – ITS VERY POPULAR INGREDIENT IN YOUR KITCHEN Many people are unaware that a simple but powerful ingredient can prevent a heart attack in one minute. One popular herbalist,  John Christopher  has discovered the most effective formula how to stop a heart attack in 1 minute. There are more than 50 herbal formulas but one of them turned up to be the most effective. No matter that he has no doctorate, his contributes in alternative medicine are very significant. His secret ingredient is  cayenne pepper ! He knew that this pepper can prevent a heart attack in 60 seconds, and he also claims that this method works impeccably at saving lives. Cayenne is the most popular kind of chilli pepper. Make sure that you always have some on hand- it can save a family member from a heart attack. How to Use Cayenne Pepper Cayenne pepper has at least 90,000 Scoville units, according to the Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Habanero, Africa...

Milan’s Brera Museum of Painting is currently at the center of a vexing debate surrounding the authenticity of a 400-year-old painting discovered in a French attic in 2014. Although the museum has stated it does not wish to take part in the debate, its display of the work might suggest otherwise. As we — and countless scholars — have discussed, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) is perhaps one of the most contested, researched, and fascinating artists to have ever lived. Although most of his fame may be attributable to his unforgettable pictures, his controversial biography — one that surrounds his violent murder of a man and subsequent flight from Rome — deserves a healthy dose of credit as well. Louis Finson?, “Judith Beheading Holofernes,” circa 1605-1610, oil on canvas The name Caravaggio is making waves across the art world this fall and forcing many of the artist’s most accomplished scholars to choose sides — par for the course. In 2014, a couple living in...