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: Molly Bergen
08/09/2021
Nossel: To Safeguard Free Speech, We Must Protect Everyone’s Right To Be Heard — Even Those With Views Offensive To Others
In her new book, Suzanne Nossel delves into the nation's culture wars over the right to free speech and argues that the way forward as a society is to ensure an open market of ideas and protect all speech — even that which we disagree with.
08/12/2021
Mathematicians are deploying algorithms to stop gerrymandering
With the 2020 US Census data release, states start the process of redrawing district maps. New computational tools will help hold politicians to account.
08/12/2021
Illinois Is The First State To Have High Schools Teach News Literacy
Illinois will require news literacy courses at every high school. The hope is that the classes will provide the next generation with tools to maneuver the internet's misinformation minefield.
08/05/2021
Mattel’s Barbie Turns Women Of Science, Including COVID Vaccine Developer, Into Dolls
British vaccinologist Sarah Gilbert now has a new accolade: It's a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll made in her image.
08/10/2021
What Climate Justice Looks Like
The Biden Administration has promised that 40% of its investments in clean energy will go into disadvantaged communities that experience the worst impacts of the changing climate. But as they work to make good on these promises, there are questions about how Biden’s team will execute.
08/11/2021
Tadpoles growing in captivity provide hope for Victoria’s threatened giant burrowing frog
Fifteen tadpoles belonging to rare species of Victorian frog have grown legs in a milestone for a critical conservation program days after they were officially declared a distinct subspecies.
08/11/2021
California first state to require all teachers, school staff to get vaccinated or tested weekly
"Vaccinations are how we will end this pandemic,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom said in announcing the sweeping policy.
08/10/2021
Engagement – the new form of shareholder governance
Shareholders are increasingly looking to engage with underperforming companies instead of divesting, or forfeiting their shares in them.
08/09/2021
New fleet of low-carbon trucks run on whisky
A Scottish distiller is developing a fleet of delivery vehicles that will operate on whisky waste products in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint.
08/10/2021
Will the Pandemic Productivity Boom Last?
Fewer workers are making more stuff. If it lasts, that’s big news for the economy of the 2020s.
08/02/2021
UN creates permanent body to address challenges of racism
The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution Monday establishing a Permanent Forum of People of African Descent to provide expert advice on addressing the challenges of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance.
08/09/2021