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The Analects of Confucius | An online teaching translation · Version 2.21 (2015) | Translated and edited by Robert Eno | Arsinoe Library Edition
Arsinoe Library Edition, 2026 The Analects of Confucius, translated and edited by Robert Eno, is a free online teaching edition of the classical Chinese anthology traditionally associated with Confucius and his disciples. The work combines the 20 books of the Analects with introductory historical context, maps, explanatory commentary, footnotes, a glossary, and appendices on major…
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How does the First Amendment govern liability for AI?
Drawing on cases like Winter v. G.P. Putnam’s Sons (no liability for a faulty mushroom guide) and New York Times v. Sullivan, this FIRE article argues that First Amendment principles protect AI outputs from broad tort liability. Nearly 100 lawsuits seek to hold developers accountable via products liability or negligence for harmful advice. Courts have…
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Daodejing | An online teaching translation – Version 1.4 (2010–2025) | By Laozi, Translated by Robert Eno | Arsinoe Library Edition
Arsinoe Library Edition, 2026 Robert Eno’s Daodejing is a free online teaching translation of the 81-chapter Chinese classic traditionally attributed to Laozi. Version 1.4, updated through 2025, presents the Chinese title and text alongside English translation, an extended introduction, and a glossary of key terms. Eno frames the work as a classroom resource rather than…
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‘I’m not a programmer’ anymore: Linus Torvalds on the only two tools he uses now
At the Open Source Summit in Mumbai, Linux creator Linus Torvalds made a striking admission: “I’m not a programmer, I’m a development lead.” In an interview with ZDNet’s Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols, Torvalds revealed that his daily workflow now relies on just two tools—Git and email—plus Google for lookups. While he still writes small patches, they…
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Speech or Silence? The Future of the First Amendment in Higher Education
The House Education and Workforce Committee’s Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), convened a hearing titled “Speech or Silence? The Future of the First Amendment in Higher Education” on April 29, 2026. The hearing examined growing concerns over free expression and intellectual diversity on American college campuses. Citing…
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Oregon on the Returning Education to the States Tour
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Central Oregon on April 20, 2026, as part of her nationwide “Returning Education to the States Tour.” The 50-state initiative seeks to gather best practices from local schools and colleges to compile a toolkit for distribution nationwide. During her visit, McMahon toured Crook County High School in Prineville,…
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Why Fascists Fear Free Speech
The Nation article examines escalating threats to press freedom under the Trump administration, focusing on FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s March 2026 warning that broadcasters risk license revocation if they air “fake news” or coverage contradicting MAGA doctrine regarding the Iran war. President Trump amplified the threat on Truth Social, declaring non-compliant networks should be “FIRED.”…
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Python for All: A Library Workshop for Bridging AI Literacy and Coding Skills
Academic librarians Kristen L. Scotti and Lencia McKee designed an innovative workshop bridging artificial intelligence literacy and Python coding skills, teaching programming through generative AI chatbots. Published in College & Research Libraries, the study documents a workshop reaching 62 participants from diverse academic backgrounds. The program responds to growing cross-disciplinary demand for programming competencies, positioning…
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Education Department Finalizes New Rule on Campus Free Speech
The Department of Education has finalized a controversial rule implementing a Trump executive order that ties federal research and education grants to campus free speech protections. Under the regulation, public institutions must comply with the First Amendment, while private institutions must adhere to their own stated free speech policies, as conditions for receiving funding. The…
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Abbeville Institute – dedicated to exploring what is true and valuable in the Southern tradition
The history of southern culture is as important to the world as the history of many entire nations. Southern Culture represents a significant part of the American lifestyle we know and love today. However, many modern historians have tried to reduce the entirety of southern history to only slavery and treason. Our purpose at the…
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HorrorBabble – original audiobooks of classic horror and fiction
HorrorBabble is a small, UK-based production company, dedicated to the production of audio horror in the form of audiobooks, dramatic readings, audio dramas and podcasts. They produce readings of classic works in the public domain, and, wherever possible, contemporary works. They are available across several platforms, including YouTube, Bandcamp, Audible, and Spotify. Since November 2015, they recorded 500+ audiobooks,…
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Federal judge rules against restrictive Pentagon press policy
U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman on March 20 blocked a controversial Pentagon press policy that sought to severely restrict journalists’ access to information. The October 2025 policy, issued by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, would have barred news outlets from reporting information not officially sanctioned, deeming journalists who sought unofficial information “security risks” subject to credential…