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Questions raised regarding J.J. McCarthy after Week 1 win
With the play of Carson Wentz visible, what does it mean for J.J. McCarthy?
Packers Will Not Be Contenders When Micah Parsons Returns
The Green Bay Packers will not be contenders in the NFC even once Micah Parsons is back on the field.
NASCAR Chase Standings Are Tight Heading Into Bristol
Two races are down. Eight remain. And the NASCAR Cup Series Chase suddenly has Kyle Larson breathing down Denny Hamlin’s neck. Larson won Sunday at Gateway and jumped from seventh to second. He now trails Hamlin by only nine points. That is a massive swing after one race. Larson Just Changed Everything Kyle Larson entered…
Kyle Larson Survives Gateway Chaos to Reignite Championship Hopes
Kyle Larson needed a win. Instead, he got one of the wildest victories of his career. Larson survived a chaotic Gateway race Sunday to win the Enjoy Illinois 300. He beat Alex Bowman in overtime for a Hendrick Motorsports 1-2 finish. The victory ended Larson’s 51-race winless streak. It also launched him into second place…
Gateway Turns the Chase Upside Down After Larson Victory
The NASCAR Cup Series Chase just got a whole lot more interesting. Kyle Larson won a chaotic Enjoy Illinois 300 at Gateway on Sunday. The victory moved Larson to second in the championship standings. It also ended a 51-race winless streak. Larson beat teammate Alex Bowman in overtime by 0.333 seconds. That Hendrick Motorsports 1-2…
Shadows Over CEE: Hybrid Sabotage and the Creeping Political Drift Away from Ukraine
Mysterious blazes at UAV production plants, improvised explosives at critical power grids, and foiled arson plots: hostile hybrid operations across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are no longer a theoretical threat. Yet, as defense supply chains come under literal fire, the region’s political consensus on Ukraine is quietly eroding at the polls, creating a dangerous […]
Justin Jefferson Gets Blunt on Vikings Comeback Win Over Packers
The Minnesota Vikings had to overcome plenty of adversity to pull off a 39-22 comeback win over the Green Bay Packers. Kyler Murray left the game in the first half with a concussion, forcing Carson Wentz into action. The veteran quarterback stepped in and played a key role in Minnesota’s comeback.Wentz finished 13-of-19 for 133 […] The post Justin Jefferson Gets Blunt on Vikings Comeback Win Over Packers appeared first on HEAVY.
Carson Wentz Handed Strong Message After Vikings Beat Packers
The Minnesota Vikings overcame multiple hurdles to secure a 39-22 come from behind win over the Green Bay Packers. In the first half, the Vikings lost Kyler Murray to a concussion, and Carson Wentz came in off the bench to play a major role in the comeback.Wentz went 13-for-19 on his pass attempts for 133 […] The post Carson Wentz Handed Strong Message After Vikings Beat Packers appeared first on HEAVY.
Vikings news: Kyler Murray injury means it's Carson Wentz time
The Minnesota Vikings have not had a dreamy start to the 2026 season. Vikings QB Kyler Murray threw an interception on his first pass attempt since joining Minnesota this offseason. Now the situation went from bad to worse after Murray suffered what could become a serious injury. Murray is currently being evaluated for a concussion , per ESPN’s […] The post Vikings news: Kyler Murray injury means it's Carson Wentz time appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hocevar returns to pit road for right-rear issue
Carson Hocevar returns to pit road to have the right-rear wheel retightened with less than 40 laps remaining.
NASCAR Cup Series Starting Lineup: Enjoy Illinois 300 At Gateway
The NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup for the Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway Gateway is officially set. Joey Logano will lead the field to the green flag after setting the fastest time in qualifying. Kyle Larson will start alongside Logano on the front row, while Ryan Blaney and Christopher Bell will start […] The post NASCAR Cup Series Starting Lineup: Enjoy Illinois 300 At Gateway appeared first on Stadium Rant.
Vikings Issue Clear Micah Parsons Message Before Packers Game
The Minnesota Vikings offense will have to worry about the Green Bay Packers‘ pass rush ahead of the Week 1 contest. However, as they prepared for the season opener, the Vikings didn’t have to stress over Micah Parsons. During training camp, the Packers placed Parsons on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list on Aug. […] The post Vikings Issue Clear Micah Parsons Message Before Packers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Fort Scott football dominates Parsons on the road
The Tigers clawed their way to victory over the Vikings at Marvel Park Stadium. HIGHLIGHTS:
The surprising reason one of science’s most famous creations was named after Dolly Parton
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How can bosses improve worker's mental health?
Having overcome her own struggles, Emily Pearson is hoping to help companies help their workers.
Prep sports recap for Sept. 9, 2026
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Dunlap senior Nolan Eccles shot a 67 to lead the Eagles to the title at the IVC Golf Invitational at Arrowhead Country Club on Wednesday. The defending state champ finished two shots ahead of Morton’s Carson Price, who’s 69 was good enough to be runner-up. Richwoods finished second while Notre Dame […]
Penn Vet launches certificate program focused on global health issues
“We’re looking for students that are action-oriented, that are trying to go beyond just having an interest in the area, but want to do something about it,” Parsons said
Wednesday injury report for Browns
Browns LB Carson Schwesinger fully practices while three others limited
DE Micah Parsons could return before Packers-Cowboys game
Green Bay Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons is making progress in his return from knee surgery.
Penn State Legend Micah Parsons Opens Up About Injury Recovery
Former Penn State Nittany Lions star pass rusher Micah Parsons has spoken out about his ACL recovery process.
From TV to TikTok: Social media is reshaping political campaigns
Luke Bronin’s upset of John Larson highlights how Connecticut campaigns are using social media, short-form video and digital targeting to reach voters.
From TV to TikTok: Social media is reshaping political campaigns
Luke Bronin’s upset of John Larson highlights how Connecticut campaigns are using social media, short-form video and digital targeting to reach voters.
Backrooms 2 is officially moving forward as Kane Parsons returns to direct the sequel
'Backrooms 2' is already underway: Kane Parsons, director of A24’s first film released in 2026, will also direct the new sequel.
“Big Bang Theory s”tar Simon Helberg reunites with Jim Parsons after revealing he doesn’t talk to cast much
In an August interview, Helberg admitted that he doesn’t connect with his former costars as much as he’d like to.
‘Big Bang Theory’ star Simon Helberg reunites with Jim Parsons after revealing he doesn’t talk to cast much
‘The Big Bang Theory’ stars Simon Helberg and Jim Parsons share sweet photo celebrating 20 years of friendship, days after Helberg admitted he doesn’t talk to his former castmates very much.
Rams release cornerback from injured reserve
The Rams have cut Zech McPhearson from injured reserve, allowing him a chance to play for another team.
Ex-Eagles Draft Pick Gets Cut By LA Rams
Former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Zech McPhearson was looking to find a role with the Los Angeles Rams in 2026. Unfortunately, an injury prevented him from proving his total value. After signing with the Rams back on August 9, he was placed on the injured reserve list just weeks later. On Saturday, September 5, McPhearson reached […] The post Ex-Eagles Draft Pick Gets Cut By LA Rams appeared first on HEAVY.
VIDEO: Advocating for health of 9/11 responders 25 years later
25 years after 9/11, Sgt. Ann Pearson and Louise Simon Schoene share what it was like contacting National Guard members who responded to 9/11/2001.
Health effects from 9/11's ground zero linger 25 years later
Sgt. Ann Pearson and Louise Simon Schoene share what it was like contacting National Guard members who responded to 9/11 to see if they were experiencing health effects, including cancer, from their service at ground zero all those years ago.
Notable Cardinals rookies with different timelines for roles, per ESPN
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love is projected by ESPN for a major role right away, while Carson Beck will have to wait.
Packers Urged to Sign Former Pro Bowl Edge Rusher
The Green Bay Packers‘ edge-rusher room could still use a little more juice. While they wait for Micah Parsons to return from an injury, there are a few well-known veterans who could step up for the time being. Bill Huber of Packers OnSI noted that the room behind Parsons is not strong enough, and they […] The post Packers Urged to Sign Former Pro Bowl Edge Rusher appeared first on HEAVY.
Green Bay Packers receive low defensive ranking from PFF prior to Week 1 of 2026 NFL season
The Green Bay Packers defense has a lot to prove in 2026. Unfortunately, one of those things is that they can play well without All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons. He, of course, is out for at least the first four games of the season as he works his way back from a torn ACL. With [...]
Gary Larson’s 5 Funniest ‘Far Side’ Comics About Scientists, Ranked
Throughout The Far Side's run, Gary Larson wrote plenty of hilarious comics about scientists, often painting them as immature to humorous effect.
What feels different with these Cowboys? 5 reasons the vibes are positive before Week 1
After a disastrous playoff loss and coaching change entering 2024 and the Micah Parsons situation last offseason, things feel different.
Man sentenced to five years in prison for planning business arsons
A man arrested last year with four Molotov cocktails was sentenced Tuesday before a district judge in Grand Rapids and will be facing 5 years in prison.
Browns' Carson Schwesinger Lands in ESPN Top-100 Player Ranking
Cleveland Browns star defensive player Carson Schwesinger has landed in the ESPN Top-100 Player Rankings.
Minnesota Vikings Silence Noise After Big Announcement
With J.J. McCarthy sidelined by injury, Kyler Murray takes the reins as QB1 while veteran Carson Wentz solidifies the depth chart ahead of a pivotal Week 1.
Officials press Pennsylvania health department on ‘measles-associated’ deaths
Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons wrote over the weekend. “If the governor disputes [the coroner’s] finding, he has a responsibility to say why in a clear, transparent way, rather than dismiss it. Nothing prevents him…
Carson College of Business appoints Christopher Cooney to lead the Center for Entrepreneurship
Cooney brings extensive experience mentoring student entrepreneurs and connecting them with industry as he works to expand the center’s partnerships, visibility, and reach.
Packers place Micah Parsons on injured reserve to start regular season while recovering from ACL tear
Parsons started training camp on the PUP list after tearing his ACL in December, and has been aiming for an October return.
Eagles' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day
With their preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals officially in the books, the Philadelphia Eagles have already begun the process of trimming down their 90-man roster to a 53 . Carson Steele, the owner of Crocky J and basically every offensive highlight of the preseason? Gone . Quez Watkins? Gabe Hall? Zion Wilson? Ambry Thomas? Gone, […] The post Eagles' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Vikings’ Carson Wentz Doesn’t Hold Back on J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings are in the middle of another QB battle to determine who is their backup behind Kyler Murray. After losing the battle to Murray, J.J. McCarthy was given the QB2 status, but after two preseason games and training camp practices, that might be at risk.Veteran QB Carson Wentz could be looking to take […] The post Vikings’ Carson Wentz Doesn’t Hold Back on J.J. McCarthy appeared first on HEAVY.
Vikings Make Stunning Move in Preseason Camp
Veteran Carson Wentz is splitting second-team reps with J.J. McCarthy, signaling a high-stakes battle for the backup role as Minnesota questions the young signal-caller’s immediate NFL readiness.
Vikings Insider Gives Big J.J. McCarthy Update Before Broncos Game
The Minnesota Vikings know who their QB1 is after naming Kyler Murray their starter right before the preseason began. Nonetheless, there’s still another QB battle ongoing in Minnesota to determine who the backup to Murray will be: Either J.J. McCarthy or Carson Wentz. Both players played a quarter in the 13-3 preseason loss to the […] The post Vikings Insider Gives Big J.J. McCarthy Update Before Broncos Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Fire destroys beloved businesses in heart of historic Southern California district
Arson investigators are working to determine the cause of a massive fire that tore through several beloved businesses in the heart of Santa Clarita’s Old Town Newhall on Monday as city leader…
Mizzou Meat Market opens at new meat science lab, expands retail offerings
The Mizzou Meat Market on the University of Missouri campus opened in mid-August. Bryon Weigand, the director of the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Lab, tells Brownfield the new market is larger than the previous location in Columbia. “It’s located South of the Trowbridge Livestock Center, a pretty big footprint, but it […]
Sept. 30: Power Breakfast to focus on how AI is transforming business and higher education
The annual Power Breakfast networking event hosted by the WSU Carson College of Business will feature Debbie Compeau, Phyllis J. Campell Endowed Dean of the Carson College.
The Business of Broadway: Star-driven shows increase prices, demand this fall
If you want to stay ahead of the Broadway market, and get some good choices and availability, act in the next week or so.
Vikings Receive Bold Take on Backup Quarterback Race
Carson Wentz’s commanding preseason performance challenges the depth chart, threatening to push a struggling J.J. McCarthy into the third-string role as the veteran proves more game-ready for Minnesota.
Cameron Latu, Carson Steele battle for Eagles roster spot
Carson Steele and Cameron Latu are locked in a lesser-mentioned but interesting roster fight that could remain unsettled until final cuts are made.
Cardinals activate Garrett Williams from PUP list
The Arizona Cardinals activated Garrett Williams from the PUP list, but Carson Beck is unlikely to play against the Cowboys.
Witney Carson shares pregnancy news ahead of 'Dancing With the Stars' premiere
The professional dancer revealed her pregnancy Monday on "Good Morning America." "You guys will definitely see a big bump," she said.
How to watch San Francisco Giants vs. Cleveland Guardians
Carson Whisenhunt vs. Foster Griffin
Hiltzik: The Democrats' age revolt took down a progressive leader
Rep. John Larson fought hard in Congress to protect Social Security. Will his much younger successor play the same role?
Vikings Get Telling Insider Outlook on J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz
The Minnesota Vikings have their starting QB in Kyler Murray, but their QB2 situation might be up for grabs in these final two preseason games. For now, QB2 is J.J. McCarthy after losing the QB battle to Murray, but now he might need to fend off veteran Carson Wentz for the backup job.During McCarthy’s time […] The post Vikings Get Telling Insider Outlook on J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz appeared first on HEAVY.
Carson Beck remains day-to-day with rib injury
Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck is not yet ready to practice.
Column: Kyle Larson is My Race Car Hero
Kyle Larson Is the Reason I Keep Going I can’t sleep. I’m sitting here after one of the most ridiculous nights I have ever witnessed in motorsports, and I genuinely don’t know how I’m supposed to go to bed. Because tonight wasn’t just another Kyle Larson performance. It reminded me why I fell in love…
Carson City celebrates 23rd Jazz and Beyond Music Festival with 10 days of music, entertainment and performances
An eclectic mix of swing, big band, ensembles and even country music is lined up now through next weekend as Carson City’s 23rd Annual Jazz & Beyond Music Festival is […]
How to Watch: Arizona Cardinals at Las Vegas Raiders
Could we see a Carson Beck, Fernando Mendoza rematch?
NFL news, live updates: Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase expected to play in Thursday's preseason game; Fernando Mendoza, Carson Beck meet for first time since national championship
Bronx fire that injured 1 person, damaged businesses being investigated as possible arson, police say
Cardinals may be shifting perception
The Cardinals played an enjoyable brand of football, and Carson Beck was a revelation in the Hall of Fame game. The combined effect was a game that shifted national and local perceptions.
Wharton Shares Analysis of Connecticut’s Political Future
Dr. Jonathan Wharton, professor of political science and urban affairs at Southern Connecticut State University, recently joined “Face More Facts” on NBC Connecticut to examine the results of Connecticut’s historic primary election and discuss what they could mean for the state’s political future. The wide-ranging conversation covered the defeat of longtime U.S. Rep. John Larson, Gov. Ned […]
How Bronin's 'political earthquake' defeated Larson in CT: Dan Haar
The former Hartford mayor is calling for a movement with fresh energy for Democrats to fight back against Trump.
Astros Waste Early Opportunities in 4-1 Loss to Giants
It was a costly night in the bay. Not only would Houston lose by a score of 4-1, but they’d also witness an early exit from Jose Altuve who was hit in the left foot on an errant pitch from Carson Whisenhunt during his first AB. Nick Allen would replace Altuve as a result. […]
14-term Rep. John Larson ousted by challenger in Connecticut Democratic primary, CBS News projects
Rep. John Larson, a Longtime Lawmaker, Loses a Primary in Connecticut
In an upset, Luke Bronin, the former mayor of Hartford, won the Democratic nomination, capitalizing on calls for generational change.
Former OMB, State Budget Leader Lauren Larson Joining the Bipartisan Policy Center as Executive Vice President for Economic and Health Policy
Washington, DC — Today, the Bipartisan Policy Center announced that Lauren Larson will join the organization as executive vice president of economic and health policy on August 25. Larson brings deep expertise in fiscal and health policymaking at the state and federal levels. She will run the economic policy and health programs and lead the … Continued
Democratic rebellion against older politicians reaches new battleground
Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, 47, is challenging Rep. John Larson, who is 78 and running for his fifteenth term representing Connecticut's first district.
Connecticut Democrats weigh generational change as US. Rep. John Larson, 78, faces primary fight
Connecticut Democrats face a choice between U.S. Rep. John Larson and younger challengers for the 1st Congressional District
MedCity FemFwd: Employer Strategies for Women’s Health
In this episode, we’re joined by Cheryl Larson, president and CEO of the Midwest Business Group on Health, for our first in-person recording at MedCity News’ recent Bullseye event.
Pearson wins Democratic primary, vows to ‘refuse to be turned around’ by redistricting
No political saviors: The Tennessee primary election cycle and the politics of maturity
Rep. Justin J. Pearson had nearly every objective measure for political success in his Democratic primary for the 9th Congressional District.
Mike LaFleur on Carson Beck: The same thing I keep seeing in practice
Beck threw for 188 yards and a touchdown in the Hall of Fame Game.
How did Carson Beck play? Stats, performance, grade for Cardinals QB's debut
Carson Beck made his NFL preseason debut against the Panthers in the Hall of Fame game. USA TODAY Sports graded the Cardinals rookie's performance.
Carson Beck throws for 188 yards, TD in impressive preseason debut
Carson Beck has played in much bigger games than the Hall of Fame Game, so it probably should come as no surprise that the lights weren't too bright or the stage too big.
Squad-backed ‘Tennessee Three’ lawmaker wins House primary in newly redrawn district
Squad-backed 'Tennessee Three' lawmaker Justin Pearson won the Democrat primary in Tennessee's redrawn 9th Congressional District after redistricting split the Memphis-area district.
Former Penn State Star Gets Important Injury Outlook for Packers
It feels like many are forgetting that the Green Bay Packers were one of the best teams in the NFL last season and lost Micah Parsons throughout part of the year. Parsons, the former Penn State standout, unfortunately went down with a tough ACL injury.
Injury Update: Are Cowboys, Parsons heading towards midseason collision?
Former Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons believes it's possible he'll be healthy enough to play against his former team in Week 6.
Browns DROY Carson Schwesinger Sits Out Practice Again
Carson Schwesinger's "minor" injury is becoming more concerning. The Cleveland Browns middle linebacker and reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year was absent at practice for the third consecutive day Tuesday. Schwesinger missed three straight days of practice, including the Browns' first full-pad practice Monday, with what head coach Todd Monken called "a little minor injury."
Carson Beck to start Hall of Fame Game for Cardinals
Cardinals fans will get their first chance to see rookie quarterback Carson Beck in game action on Thursday night.
Browns partake in first padded practice without numerous key players
As the Browns held their first padded practice of the summer, they did so without Carson Schwesinger and other expected key contributors
Justin Pearson Is Taking On Elon Musk's AI Empire
The Tennessee Democrat has become one of the loudest voices amid a growing national backlash against the pollution and politics of America's AI buildout.
What we learned as Carson Whisenhunt struggles again in Giants' loss to Padres
Carson Whisenhunt labored through a second consecutive poor outing in the San Francisco Giants' loss to the San Diego Padres on Friday at Petco Park.
Downtown Business Association combats homelessness in quarterly meeting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — With vandalism, arson and homeless-related crimes as prevalent as ever, members of the Downtown Business Association are putting their heads together to find mutu…
After Hobbes vs Rousseau: Politics must move beyond human nature
Since the great debate between Hobbes and Rousseau, our political theory has been organised around a single question: is human nature essentially good or essentially corrupt? Graham Harman, the philosopher behind object-oriented ontology, argues that this is simply the wrong question to be asking. The real forces governing our collective fate - climate change, artificial intelligence, geography, and pandemics - are non-human; therefore, questions about human nature are not the central ones. Instead, Harman proposes a politics reorganised around our relationship to non-human objects and environments, in which quasi-government institutions incentivise and deter actions with the aim of extending the survival of the human race. “It is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism.” This has become one of the most popular phrases among twenty-first-century intellectuals. Often misattributed to Fredric Jameson, it has been warmly embraced by such influential authors as Slavoj Žižek and the tragically departed Mark Fisher, and has fueled the notion that the major problem with the political Left is that it simply needs to become more speculative and creative. Naturally, this is never a bad idea in any human pursuit. But what if the political distinction between Left, Right, and Center itself results from a failure of imagination? SUGGESTED READING Hobbes vs Rousseau: are we inherently evil? By Robin Douglass This particular division has been with us only since the summer of 1789. During the simmering prelude to the French Revolution, it referred originally to the physical position in the National Assembly of radical figures on one side and loyal monarchists on the other. These positions are linked with two entirely different camps of modern political theory. On the Left we find a series of authors ranging from the moderate (Locke) to the supercharged (Rousseau) to the truly radical (Marx), all of them contending that exploitation of the many by the few justifies revolutionary overthrow of the existing order. On the Right they are countered by the likes of Machiavelli, Hobbes, and Schmitt, a group of thinkers convinced that corrupt human nature can be tamed only by force. In the words of the Nazi supporter Schmitt: “One could test all theories of nature and state and political ideas according to their anthropology and classify these as to whether they consciously or unconsciously presuppose [humans] to be by nature evil or by nature good.” This is the division we continue to face today, even in the daily retail politics of Western democracies.___Our species has regularly proven itself capable of both the noblest gestures and the most scathing cruelties, making it hard to define us as essentially either emancipatory or brutal in our aims.___The most refreshing feature of David Graeber and David Wengrow’s 2021 book The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity was their awareness that the forced choice between Rousseau and Hobbes (as they put it) is no longer sufficient. Our species has regularly proven itself capable of both the noblest gestures and the most scathing cruelties, making it hard to define us as essentially either emancipatory or brutal in our aims. Far from being stationed “beyond good and evil,” we seem to be fully entangled with both. We are not naturally good or evil, Graeber and Wengrow contend, but naturally experimental and imaginative. They rest their case on the archaeological record, which seems to bear witness to numerous episodes of seasonally shifting governments and festivals, which vacillate in the same society (even in the same year) between the egalitarian and the dictatorial. Such praise of political experiment makes a good fit with the generally anarchist position defended by these authors. Yet it is also what I find most disappointing in their position. Although they are right that the forced choice between Hobbes and Rousseau falls short of what our new situation requires, the authors simply replace it with praise for the human being as a political tinkerer and performer. In other words, they give us just another theory of human nature, one that would not have been out of place in the sixteenth or seventeenth century. What other options might we have?___The time is ripe for a retheorization of politics on the basis of something other than human nature… We are not just alienated and limited by objects, but also empowered and unleashed by them___One fresh approach would be to treat politics within a broader framework than human nature, given that the polis does not exist in a vacuum filled exclusively with people. When Bruno Latour went to observe the baboons of Kenya with the San Diego anthropologist Shirley Strum, they jointly concluded that these primates were more socially interdependent than our own species. Each baboon is so reliant on the dynamics of the group that they find themselves locked into constant surveillance of their potentially dangerous peers. The group structure turns out to be inherently volatile. Humans, by contrast, are able to stabilize their societies to a large degree through the mediation of inanimate objects. Although one’s position in society may seem to fluctuate over time, considerable stability is produced through such items as apartment keys, wedding rings, and identification cards, all of them serving to secure us a place distinct from that of our fellows. The Italian philosopher Maurizio Ferraris has written at length about the crucial role of documents in establishing social relations, making him a hero among notaries in his country. Proper names and license plates cement our position amidst other humans, as do symbolic achievements such as graduation from a top university or distinguished wartime service with its various medals and ribbons. None of this is found among baboons, despite their closeness to us on the evolutionary tree: after all, we did share a common ancestor just 25 to 30 million years ago. SUGGESTED VIEWING The goodness paradox With Richard Wrangham The time is ripe for a retheorization of politics on the basis of something other than human nature, whether understood in the manner of the Left or of the Right. We are not just alienated and limited by objects, but also empowered and unleashed by them. But initially, it is true, we face non-human things primarily in the form of constraints. It would be difficult, perhaps impossible, to form a human civilization underwater, deep underground, atop Mount Everest, or in outer space. Human dependence on the non-social background takes on subtler form in discussions of political geography, especially unloved on the more idealistic Left. Consider the luckless position of Poland during World War II, sandwiched between Hitler on one side and Stalin on the other. By contrast, note the good fortune of the United States in not having a military peer positioned on any land border. Anglo-American geopolitics, since the writings of the American naval commander Alfred Thayer Mahan and the British geographer Sir Halford Mackinder, has been wedded to the notion that one or more liberal offshore naval powers should prevent any authoritarian “heartland” regime from gaining effective control of Eurasia. That remains the case whether the opponent is the impatient Napoleon, the swashbuckling German Kaiser, the villainous Hitler, the murderous Stalin, or the industrial juggernaut Chinese. In their current Foreign Affairs article “Heartland vs. Rimland,” Michael Beckley and Hal Brands analyze the current and coming state of the world on the basis of these same rather durable principles. In recent years a similar outlook has been embraced, in inverted form, by the Putin-loving Russian philosopher Aleksandr Dugin, an icon of the Rightist intellectual underworld. For Dugin, the Anglo-Saxons are an evil force bent on destroying the spiritually superior people of the land: much like Athens in its failed war with Sparta, or Carthage in its eventual collapse against Rome. But the shared notion on both sides is that any strategy that fails to take geography into account is likely to end up as a defeated form of excessive optimism.___When dealing with environmental degradation, then, we are doing business with forces that promise dire effects on our species as a whole.___More striking for us today than geography is the non-human object called climate, which threatens rimland and heartland equally. Even if we contend that humans are one hundred percent responsible for triggering the climate crisis, it remains non-human in the sense of being an independent force beyond our effective control. In a major work published just before his death in 2002, The Structure of Evolutionary Theory, the American paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould noted the tendency of evolutionary theorists to focus too closely on the fate of individuals in view of their successful or failed adaptation to circumstances. With climate change, however, we confront a force that goes well beyond the scope of any individual life. Whereas Richard Dawkins extended evolutionary questions downward from individuals to the sub-individual gene, Gould pushed it upward, speaking of entire species or clades as impacted by environmental change. The asteroid that struck the Yucatán 66 million years ago is only the most famous example of this sort. In the wake of that catastrophe, large animals needing abundant supplies of food were at a fatal disadvantage by contrast with the smaller birds and mammals of the planet. When dealing with environmental degradation, then, we are doing business with forces that promise dire effects on our species as a whole. The effect is to shift our attention away from individual beings towards the survival of the group.In the United States in particular, the COVID-19 pandemic sparked considerable backlash among those who asserted a nearly absolute degree of individual freedom. In California I encountered those who demanded that their businesses be allowed to reopen, that it was enough to cover their mouths but not their noses, or that they should have the right to enter any public area despite refusing vaccination. Yet public health is probably the clearest argument against libertarianism, which often merely asserts the autonomy of individuals against any claims of the commons. In normal times the individual is worth defending; under conditions that threaten the survival of part or all of our species, compulsion may be our only resort, as with perfectly reasonable blackouts and rations in wartime. To rebuild human society under the constraints of climate change will be one of the great challenges of the century to come, as will our improvised grappling with artificial intelligence. Such phenomena pose existential risks for humanity, and leave far less room for tolerance of individual brattiness. Cases are mounting of devastating wildfires caused by arson. Recently it was reported that there is even a website where one can bet on the location of coming wildfires, raising the specter of deliberate blazes set to collect on wagers. The death penalty has steadily lost support in a world where many stress the infinite value of human life. But if we focus instead on entire ecosystems, those who purposely burn the forests may begin to look worse than serial murderers.___The politics of the future may be splintered by disagreement over such topics as how to manage our environing background and how to permit or restrict the entry of new objects into the political sphere.___So far I have spoken of force, authority, and punishment: measures sure to have greater appeal to those who identify with what we know as the Right. But other implications of the post-anthropocentric world are likely to have different backers. If non-human objects are seen as structuring political space, it stands to reason that they can no longer be introduced solely by the pace of technical breakthrough. Fields ranging from cybernetics to energy will demand increased politicization once they are reconceived not just as products of individual human investment, but as renovations of collective political geography. This need not involve world government, with its inherent risk of tyranny, but may involve quasi-governmental enforcers of prestige along the lines of a less corrupt FIFA or International Olympic Committee, punishing deviant states not with violence but with less tangible incentives.Politics will never lose its historic links with conflict and faction. But rather than factions aligned by differing theories of human nature, the politics of the future may be splintered by disagreement over such topics as how to manage our environing background and how to permit or restrict the entry of new objects into the political sphere. This will prove just as incommensurable with the modern Left/Right spectrum as a globe is with a two-dimensional map.
Packers rookie Dani Dennis-Sutton talks about Micah Parsons
Green Bay Packers rookie defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton talks about fellow Penn State alum Micah Parsons.
Packers kick-off first practice of Training Camp
Micah Parsons is still a ways away from practicing. The prognosis for tight end Tucker Kraft is more optimistic.
National Youth Science Camp welcomes 2026 class of delegates in Parsons
Free three-week STEAM program draws students from nearly all 50 states and eight Western Hemisphere nations to Camp Horseshoe.
Court Theatre's Spotlight Reading Series celebrates 10th anniversary
When Court Theatre resident artist Ron OJ Parson and playwright and director Aaron Mays started a play-reading series with James Baldwin's “Blues for Mister Charlie” in 2016 at the Logan
Oglethorpe's Dr. Leroy Carson shares why strategic planning drives business value
Oglethorpe's Dr. Leroy Carson shared insights on entrepreneurship, strategic planning and business value during a national business show.
Cardinals training camp notes: Carson Beck struggles continue
Third-round rookie quarterback Carson Beck has struggled in the first few days of Arizona Cardinals training camp as he pushes for playing time.
New Giants DC Leans Into Abdul Carter-Micah Parsons Comparisons
Dennard Wilson can see why Abdul Carter is the New York Giants' most valuable player. Wilson explained the comparisons between Carter and Micah Parsons, even though the Giants' edge "wants to be his own person." Carter had a disappointing rookie season, stat wise, with only four sacks in 17 games.
The Green Bay Packers announce an operating loss in 2025
The Micah Parsons trade was expensive for the Green Bay Packers in 2026