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: Society
03/31/2022
What Could Go Right? A positive perspective on a complicated world
The second season of our podcast is out! Plus, smart homes and cities, and Ukraine's digital resilience
03/22/2022
Op-ed: In Europe, helping refugees is trending in spectacular fashion. That’s great.
It would be even better if we could treat all refugees this way.
03/17/2022
What Could Go Right? Healthier news reading habits
And, is Russian President Vladimir Putin going down?
03/10/2022
What Could Go Right? Peace is the norm
Ukraine, Russia, and the big-picture decline of war and conquest; bipartisan agreement in the US; and more
03/03/2022
What Could Go Right? Defending democracy in Ukraine
Plus, the US and Pakistan are making Supreme Court history, good news for those who have had and beaten Omicron, and more
02/28/2022
Justice Ayesha A. Malik Is Justice for Pakistan’s Women
Pakistan has a sitting female Supreme Court judge for the first time in history. It is a win for more than the judiciary.
02/24/2022
What Could Go Right? No fourth dose needed for years
Plus, mobile mRNA vaccine hubs are heading to Africa; the relationship between outlook, action, and outcome; and more
02/17/2022
What Could Go Right? The paralyzed, walking again
Covid-19 antibodies from infection last for years, Tanzania ends their ban on pregnant girls attending school, and more
02/10/2022
What Could Go Right? Africa grabs hold of mRNA technology
And more countries may follow suit. Plus, the United States does away with forced arbitration clauses in assault and harassment cases, and signs the global economy is becoming less carbon intensive.
02/03/2022
What Could Go Right? The vaccines work against Omicron’s “cousin”
Plus, how we’re going to avoid the fate of the dinosaurs, Australia is close to eliminating HIV, and more
02/02/2022
Op-ed: Welcoming “Wokeness” to the Military
A diverse and conscious military is an asset, not a deficiency—especially to its over 500,000 active-duty Black service members.
01/27/2022