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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10/26/2020
Wikipedia’s Plan to Resist Election Day Misinformation
The encyclopedia is determined to emerge from the insanity of the pandemic and a polarizing election with its information and reputation intact.
10/16/2020
Progress can no longer be measured by growth in GDP
An economy of tech billionaires and gig workers, with middle-income jobs undercut by automation, is not politically sustainable
Quote worth repeating: “Whatever we mean by the economy growing, by things getting better, the gains will have to be more evenly shared than in the past.”
10/14/2020
To Mend a Broken Internet, Create Online Parks
We need public spaces, built in the spirit of Walt Whitman, that allow us to gather, communicate, and share in something bigger than ourselves.
10/06/2020
Why Degrowth Is the Worst Idea on the Planet
Despite still growing over the last 50 years, we already figured out how to reduce our impact on Earth. So let's do that.
10/05/2020
A Common Plant Virus Is an Unlikely Ally in the War on Cancer
Researchers have seen promising results by injecting dog and mouse tumors with the cowpea mosaic virus. Now they’re aiming for a human trial.
09/28/2020
Could the National HIV Strategy Help Guide the COVID Fight?
The Trump administration hasn't created a comprehensive plan for battling the pandemic. Some researchers propose borrowing one from the past.
09/20/2020