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White Paper: The Origins of Scotland Yard and Its Association with English Law Enforcement

Posted on September 25, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The name Scotland Yard is one of the most recognizable terms in global law enforcement, synonymous with policing in London and, more broadly, with British investigative authority. Yet its origins lie not in police work but in geography, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Bernese Goals and Efforts in the Burgundian War (1474–1477)

Posted on September 2, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The Burgundian War (1474–1477) was a defining moment for the Swiss Confederation, especially for Bern. While the conflict was catalyzed by the ambitions of Charles the Bold of Burgundy, it was the city-state of Bern and its allies … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Impact of Gerrymandering in Republican-Controlled States on Democratic Representation

Posted on August 8, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Gerrymandering, the manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor one political party, remains a significant issue in American politics. Republican-controlled states like Texas and Indiana have pursued aggressive redistricting strategies to maximize partisan advantage, particularly following the 2020 … Continue reading →

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The Paradox of Dependency and Distinction: Newark’s Ambivalent Relationship with New York City

Posted on July 25, 2025 by nathanalbright

Human beings are inherently social creatures, reliant on relationships, interdependencies, and networks for survival and meaning. Yet, this dependence often evokes resentment and a desire for separation. Individuals, groups, and even entire cities may find themselves in complex emotional and … Continue reading →

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On The Value Of Affinity Spaces

Posted on June 30, 2025 by nathanalbright

1. Executive Summary Affinity spaces — voluntary environments where people with shared backgrounds, identities, or experiences can convene — serve a vital role even in institutions opposed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) frameworks. They provide emotional relief, peer support, … Continue reading →

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Musical Space and Structural Echoes in T’Pau’s “Heart and Soul”

Posted on May 26, 2025 by nathanalbright

T’Pau’s 1987 breakout hit “Heart and Soul” is a masterclass in the creative use of musical space, layering, and vocal contrast. At first glance, the song is a typical synth-pop offering of the 1980s, but its internal architecture reveals a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Shadowlands

Posted on September 17, 2024 by nathanalbright

Shadowlands: A Journey Through Britain’s List Cities And Vanished Villages, by Matthew Green This book would have been vastly better had the author not felt it necessary to give voice to groundless and politically motivated paranoid fears about anthropogenic climate … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Help Your Kids With Geography

Posted on August 24, 2024 by nathanalbright

Help Your Kids With Geography: A Step-By-Step Visual Guide, by DK Does this book actually deliver in its promise to help one’s kids, or any other kids, with geography? That depends. Overall, this book is a mixed-bag, with some areas … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Statesman’s Yearbook 2022

Posted on August 6, 2024 by nathanalbright

The Statesman’s Yearbook 2022: The Politics, Cultures, And Economies Of The World, by Palgrave Macmillan At 1400 pages, this book is an extremely long one to read, and it is unlikely that many people, unless they have an unusually intense … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Chaining Oregon

Posted on July 16, 2024 by nathanalbright

Chaining Oregon: Surveying The Public Lands of The Pacific Northwest 1851-1855, by Kay Atwood It goes without saying that surveying is not a sexy subject, but it is one of vital importance. It was not by accident that, in contested … Continue reading →

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