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
06/20/2024
What Could Go Right? Mainstreaming Juneteenth
Americans are slowly becoming better informed about black history.
06/13/2024
What Could Go Right? People Power
Surprising results in recent global elections show that voters are having their say.
06/06/2024
What Could Go Right? Beware Prediction Journalism
We are much better at recognizing sketchy positive conjecture than negative.
05/16/2024
What Could Go Right? Pokémon Pilferers
The yakuza, Japan's mafia, are a shadow of their former selves.
05/09/2024
What Could Go Right? Dial Down the Tension
Coverage of campus protests tends to represent the extreme of any one side.
05/02/2024
What Could Go Right? They Rich Rich?
Gen Z is wealthier than generations before, and the wealth of all young Americans has soared post-pandemic.
04/04/2024
What Could Go Right? Two Years Post-Roe
Abortion access is patchwork but has also held up better than expected.
03/28/2024
What Could Go Right? Senegal’s U-Turn
The West African country has flipped around a constitutional crisis.
02/08/2024
What Could Go Right? How US Elections Work
US elections have become more secure over time, not less.
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
