Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
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05/10/2021
Dracula’s castle in Romania proves an ideal setting for Covid vaccinations
Every weekend through May “vaccination marathons” will be held just outside the storied 14th-century hilltop castle.
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What Could Go Right? The Fossil Fuel Era Is Over
File this under a "cautious case for climate optimism": a new report from Carbon Tracker declares the age of fossil fuels over.
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Is Progress Possible? Our Lonely Century
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What Could Go Right? The Eradication of Malaria
Could we be on the cusp of eradicating malaria worldwide? A new, highly efficacious vaccine might be what we've been waiting for.
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Violence Is So Last Millennium
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What’s All This about Progress?
An introduction and resource guide to the positive story of human existence
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What Could Go Right? Police Accountability
In terms of the United States’ racial reckoning, there are numerous essential questions that require attention. But there is one in particular here at The Progress Network that our Members specialize in: what will keep moving us forward?
04/19/2021
Brave New World: The Next Wave of Higher Education
Is higher education due for a makeover? Three experts discuss the trends disrupting the traditional model of higher ed and what they'd like to see the future bring.
04/15/2021
Bye, Cancer
Our latest newsletter takes a look at a big development for cancer screenings, Biden's plan to withdraw from Afghanistan, (rare) concerns regarding the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and more.
04/08/2021
Ending Endless War
This week, we're highlighting something meaningful that could go right: reform of the Authorization for Use of Military Force, which allows presidents to bypass Congress when declaring war.
04/06/2021
Progress in Five Minutes: Slashing Child Poverty in Half
Though not as flashy as the $1,400 cash payment, the expansion of the Child Tax Credit could be a real game changer that significantly reduces child poverty in America.
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