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.
Tag: Optimism
10/04/2021
Why It Is Rational To Be Good
One realm that is sometimes excluded from the rational is the moral. Can we ever deduce what’s right or wrong?
10/01/2021
Surf Ghana: meet the skateboarding collective making waves in Africa
Scenes shines a spotlight on youth around the world that are breaking down barriers and creating change. The character-driven short films will inspire and amaze, as these young change-makers tell their remarkable stories.
09/03/2021
Louisiana Artists Mobilize to Help Hurricane Ida Victims
With official authorities overwhelmed and underfunded, locals have mobilized a robust relief response, among them members of the state’s thriving arts community.
09/03/2021
Steven Pinker Thinks Your Sense of Imminent Doom Is Wrong
In our uncertain age, which can so often feel so dark and disturbing, Steven Pinker has distinguished himself as a voice of positivity.
08/25/2021
Weary of turmoil and division, most teens still voice faith in future, Post-Ipsos poll finds
These 14-to-18-year-olds are coming of age amid a pandemic, racial justice protests and political hostility, but remain optimistic about their own lives.
08/24/2021
Anne-Marie Slaughter on why America’s diversity is its strength
America must go from global policeman to problem-solver while overcoming political dysfunction at home
08/08/2021
$6M in NBA grants go to Black-owned businesses and youth-focused groups
A decision by the Milwaukee Bucks to sit out a playoff game last year inspired the league to turn to social-justice-driven philanthropy.
07/23/2021
The End of “Cancel Culture”?
Young Americans may return us to a culture of compassion and forgiveness.
07/26/2021
Fareed Zakaria on The Fate of Democracy
Vox's Sean Illing talks with CNN's Fareed Zakaria about the global trend in democratic decline, and whether we should worry about America.
07/20/2021
John Wood, Jr: Political Polarization, Commitment to Goodwill, and Reawakening the Nonviolent Spirit
He addresses the question of “What Could Possibly Go Right?”
07/13/2021
Opinion: Why I’m a proud solutionist
History teaches us how to be brutally honest about a problem and yet optimistic for a technological solution.
07/09/2021