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
02/08/2024
What Could Go Right? How US Elections Work
US elections have become more secure over time, not less.
02/06/2024
“Libraries Are That Safe Place for Discussion of Ideas.”
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden discusses the dynamic and essential role libraries play in American life.
02/01/2024
What Could Go Right? One Nation, Under Tolerance
Americans have become much more tolerant of other religions. But where do we go from here?
01/25/2024
What Could Go Right? The centenarian century
We’re all living longer. So long that the number of the world’s oldest people will quadruple in the next few decades.
01/18/2024
What Could Go Right? When the culprit is data
Is the alarm over maternal mortality rates in the US warranted?
01/11/2024
What Could Go Right? Dogs are friends, not food
The dog meat trade is on its way out across Asia.
01/04/2024
What Could Go Right? 2024: The year of elections
More people will vote this year than any other in history.
12/21/2023
What Could Go Right? Hopescrolling 2023
Something good happened every week of this year.
12/21/2023
Something good happened every week of 2023
Despite the wars, emergencies, and crises of 2023, the year was full of substantive good news.
12/14/2023
What Could Go Right? A new sickle cell treatment
May last a lifetime. It’s also the world’s first gene therapy for the disease.
12/07/2023
What Could Go Right? Homelessness has not spiked
A dive into the numbers
11/30/2023