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Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’ to be republished in Germany – For seventy years, ending today, Bavaria has owned the copyright to Mein Kampf, and has banned its republication in Germany. Next month, Munich’s Institute for Contemporary History will publish an annotated version of the book, with a desire to “thoroughly deconstruct Hitler’s propaganda ... more >
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Rethinking Pink: A New Feminine Aesthetic in Tech Toys for Girls – Sparkle Labs’ Amy Parness writes about the persistent use of pink and blue in the marketing of items to boys and girls. Although retailers like Amazon have actually eliminated the boys/girls categorization, the distinction, Parness argues, is discouraging girls from pursuing ... more >