Education

A fresh take on Cold War history—one that begins not with missiles, but with silence. This piece combines storytelling, research, and poetic insight to uncover the early psychological warfare of the U.S.–Soviet era.

Free version available because knowledge should be free.

Access without paywall. Truth without filter.

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Subject index: Cold War, History, Free Download, Truman, Stalin, Political Writing, Educational, E-book, Nonfiction, PDF, Antiwar, Geopolitics, US History, Soviet Union, Storytelling, Poetic Nonfiction

How Prohibition is taught in schools doesn’t reflect what really happened.

This piece breaks down the economic and political forces behind the movement—and how the myth of “moral reform” was weaponized to justify control.

It’s time to rethink what we call education.

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Prohibition and the Profit Motive – How the U.S. Sold Control as Virtue

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_Subject Index: 

Origins of the Temperance Movement, Feminist advocacy and state betrayal, Racialized and class-based enforcement of Prohibition, Government-sanctioned poisoning, Surveillance and control policies, Economic exploitation of addiction, The War on Drugs as a legacy system, Pharmaceutical profiteering and opioid crisis, The commodification of pain, Resistance, rebellion, and reclaiming history_

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/59598872

1. Hook: History isn’t just written in books—it’s stitched into our clothes, played in our music, and woven into the cultures we engage with every day. But how often do we stop and ask: Who controls these narratives? What truths have been hidden?

2. Introducing the Three Topics:

• 👗 The Influence of Fashion Through Time – How clothing has reflected power, rebellion, and control across cultures.

• 🎵 Music as a Voice for Change – How songs have shaped movements, challenged authority, and influenced entire generations.

• 🌎 Understanding Cultural Exchange – Where do we draw the line between honoring a culture and exploiting it?

3. Setting Expectations:

• These are just a few of the topics we’ll explore. The full plan goes much deeper, but we’re breaking it down into digestible lessons for now.

• The order of these topics and how many there are isn’t finalized yet, and we’re still structuring the entire lesson plan to make sure it flows naturally.

4. Curious About Something? Let’s Dig Deeper.

• If there’s a topic you’re curious about, let me know. I’ll do my best to dig into the truth behind it and add it to the lesson plan as a priority when possible.

• When a new topic is added, I’ll share where it fits into the overall structure so everyone can follow along.

5. Your Voice Matters—Let’s Dig Into This:

   • What do you think? Which of these topics interests you most? Drop your thoughts below, and let’s start unraveling the hidden stories together.

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Transparency Note: How This Was Created

I believe in open and honest discussion, so I want to be clear about how these posts come together. I use AI as a tool to collaborate and help organize, refine, and expand on my ideas, but everything I post aligns with my own beliefs, research, and intentions.

AI doesn’t replace critical thinking—it helps structure thoughts, make connections, and ensure clarity. Every topic, lesson plan, and post is based on real discussions, historical context, and the vision I’m building.

As we continue exploring these topics, we’ll also discuss the limitations of AI and the role programmers play in shaping how AI functions, who controls it, and what information it prioritizes.

I encourage critical thinking, engagement, and discussion. Let’s learn and question together.

-HiddenShadow

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Sources, In academic settings, Wikipedia itself is not considered a reliable primary source because anyone can edit it. However, it can be a great starting point for research: https://www.instyle.com/bloomers-spring-fashion-trend-11687325 https://www.teenvogue.com/story/edelweiss-pirates-zazous-swing-kids-youth-subcultures-world-war-ii https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Freedom_Singers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Are_the_World https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Are_the_World https://www.instyle.com/historic-fashion-moments-in-politics-8737848