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.
Author: Emma Varvaloucas
09/28/2023
What Could Go Right? Three mega-trends
Solar and electric vehicles keep the 1.5C warming goal in reach, the US continues to decarcerate, and Britain goes secular.
09/21/2023
What Could Go Right? Gen Z is a generation of optimists
Their positivity is surprising, given their mental health struggles.
09/14/2023
What Could Go Right? As safe as taking a walk
On the miracle of modern aviation, from hijackings to accessibility
08/31/2023
What Could Go Right? It’s a workers’ world
In labor vs. capital, the one with leverage has switched for the first time in a long time.
08/24/2023
What Could Go Right? The IRA turns one
The Inflation Reduction Act has hastened the US’ clean energy transition.
08/17/2023
What Could Go Right? How to depolarize
With the 2024 election looming, we can still turn toward our fellow citizens.
05/17/2023
There is no debt ceiling crisis: an explainer
An evergreen guide to debt ceiling reporting and why this time is not in fact different
12/07/2022
“I’m sorry to hear that you and your wife have decided to get divorced.”
A sample conversation with ChatGPT shows both the promise and the limitations of the technology.
10/24/2022
Op-ed: More speech, not bans, is the lasting solution to hate speech
Is deplatforming individuals like Donald Trump, Kanye West, and Andrew Tate more harmful than helpful?
09/06/2022
Should I buy an electric car?
You asked, we answered.
08/30/2022
Fighting with the Ukrainian Language
Six months into Russia's invasion, interest in the Ukrainian language is still soaring. Speaking and learning it is everything from a show of resistance within Ukraine to a way of welcoming refugees outside of it.
08/04/2022
