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
01/23/2022
Is a more peaceful Middle East possible in 2022?
The political winds in the Middle East are shifting in favor of greater cooperation among the countries of the region as the US disengages and pivots to Asia.
01/18/2022
A Dance of Legislation
All it took to bring Washington together was .... leaf blowers.
01/20/2022
Billionaire Mark Cuban Opens Online Pharmacy To Provide Affordable Generic Drugs
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban launched an online pharmacy Thursday that offers more than 100 generic drugs at an affordable price with a goal of being “radically transparent” in its price negotiations with drug companies.
01/06/2022
In Spain, legal change helps young at-risk migrants get their first job contracts
A month after new regulations went into effect, over 4,500 foreign-born youths have applied for residency and work papers
01/03/2022
The Pandemic Brought Seismic Changes. They Changed With It.
From new forms of medicine to less wasteful business practices, many have adapted to Covid-19 in ways that have improved them, and society.
01/14/2022
‘There’s Not Just One Type of Porn’: Erika Lust’s Alternative Vision
The Swedish moviemaker thinks pornography can create a society that sees sexuality as myriad and joyful, and where women’s pleasure matters.
01/13/2022
In a comparison of life-cycle emissions, EVs crushed combustion cars
“The elephant in the room is the supply chain of fossil fuel-powered vehicles, not that of electric vehicles,” says lead researcher.
01/12/2022
Early access to gender-affirming hormones linked to better mental health, study finds
Trans people who had access to hormones in their early teens had less than half the odds of past-year suicidal thoughts than those who didn’t.
01/16/2022
Mexico City’s Newfound Status: A Skateboarder’s Paradise
With improved accessibility and support from the government, skateboarding schools, stores and a diverse social scene have taken flight.
12/29/2021
Can ‘recharge rooms’ help frontline workers avoid pandemic burnout?
Hospitals are testing a new nature-inspired take on the staff lounge. The good news for the rest of us: We can try it at home.
01/11/2022
Want Drastic Climate Action? Maybe It’s Time to Sue the Government
When political leaders dither, “the only instrument that leads to non-negotiable results is the court ruling.”
01/13/2022