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
01/20/2022
What Could Go Right? Philippines bans child marriage
Plus, new marine reserves from Portugal and Ecuador, how to sponsor an Afghan refugee, and more
01/13/2022
What Could Go Right? Omicron starts its drop
The world’s first pig-to-human heart transplant, Pakistan’s supreme court nominates its first female judge, and more
01/06/2022
What Could Go Right? Passing the Omicron peak
Plus, Michigan fixes gerrymandering, the US bans surprise medical bills, and more
12/23/2021
What Could Go Right? Positive news from 2021
And what good we can expect from 2022, including (even) more vaccines
12/16/2021
What Could Go Right? Legal weed
Malta first in the EU to legalize marijuana, the UAE gets a 4.5-day workweek, incoming protections for gig workers, and more
12/09/2021
What Could Go Right? Omicron may be mild
And it won't ruin your booster. Meanwhile, Chile legalizes gay marriage, and Canada is close to banning conversion therapy.
11/23/2021
What Could Go Right? Gen Z, optimism evangelists
Plus, the case for giving birth in spite of eco-anxiety, and an international deal is bringing a huge solar farm to the Jordanian desert.
11/17/2021
Self-Help for Democratic Citizens
Why personal political contemplation and reading Aristotle might be more depolarizing than trying to make friends with your politically outspoken neighbor.
11/11/2021
What Could Go Right? The world is improving
And we have the receipts. Plus, action on climate change, the EV Age may soon be upon us, and cervical cancer makes its way out the door.
11/04/2021
What Could Go Right? The red pill
Plus, cloning mRNA vaccines in Africa, climate victories around the world, and a new report shows record voter turnout among college students.
10/28/2021
What Could Go Right? A pluralistic utopia
Plus, vaccinating away breast cancer, hauling plastic out of our oceans, and what success at the UN’s climate change conference would look like.
10/21/2021
