The Bogus History of Hysteria

September 26, 2022 • View in browser

Good morning. 🌤️ Today, artists protest against New York's Asia Society for hosting a speech by the son and successor of former Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos, board members of a Toronto arts center resign en masse, the criminal history of the bogus "hysteria" disorder, and much more.

— Hakim Bishara, Senior Editor

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