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
02/06/2024
“Libraries Are That Safe Place for Discussion of Ideas.”
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden discusses the dynamic and essential role libraries play in American life.
02/01/2024
What Could Go Right? One Nation, Under Tolerance
Americans have become much more tolerant of other religions. But where do we go from here?
01/25/2024
What Could Go Right? The centenarian century
We’re all living longer. So long that the number of the world’s oldest people will quadruple in the next few decades.
01/11/2024
What Could Go Right? Dogs are friends, not food
The dog meat trade is on its way out across Asia.
12/07/2023
What Could Go Right? Homelessness has not spiked
A dive into the numbers
11/30/2023
What Could Go Right? Everybody is asking for their art back
And more often than in the past, actually getting it
11/27/2023
Progress in 5 Minutes: Psychedelics to the rescue
Long-overdue research about, legalization of, and enthusiasm for therapeutic psychedelics are spreading.
11/09/2023
What Could Go Right? Living the dream
As work-life expectations change, are young workers wrong to ask for more?
11/02/2023
What Could Go Right? 7 pieces of equal-rights progress
Same-sex marriage legislation is advancing in Asia and Eastern Europe.
10/30/2023
Americans deserve a better political system
Ideas for increasing civic pluralism, rebooting institutional independence, and building a better media
10/19/2023
What Could Go Right? Democracy FTW
In a surprise result, anti-democratic forces were defeated in Europe this weekend.
10/12/2023
