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Could the Iran War Accelerate the Energy Transition?
What’s In Your Wallet? If You’re a Parent, It Should Be a Library Card.
Looking Back at 9/11: Peter Bergen and David Sterman on 25 Years of the War on Terror
Beyond Nation-States: A New Reading List for Understanding Global Politics Today
Editor’s Picks
The SAVE Act Is the Wrong Way to ‘Nationalize’ Elections. There’s a Better One.
Four Ways to Protect Yourself from the Deepfakes Taking over the Internet
Is Trump Really a Fascist? Examining the Controversial Claim
The Cost of Beauty: Inside the Broken Promise of Cosmetology School
How Netflix’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ Might Change Our Thinking on Nuclear War
On-Screen Representation Means More Than Just Identity. It’s About Context.
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Asian and American: Navigating Dual Identities in the Digital Age
Through her experience as a Hong Kong American, Bridget Chan explores protecting AAPI communities online in the age of misinformation.
Bolstering Our Climate Havens: How Cities Can Prepare for Climate Migration
Climate migration patterns will reshape U.S. communities—affecting millions—prompting cities to prepare for an influx of climate migrants.
Fossil Fuel’s New Weapon: Climate Change “Delayism”
Global temperatures surpassed the critical 1.5°C threshold for the first time, the time to prioritize sustainable energy solutions is now.
How Your Conversation with ChatGPT Contributes to Climate Change
As artificial intelligence use becomes ubiquitous, developers must consider how to offset the environmental toll of these AI models.
Learning in Overdrive: Resources for Understanding the Cyber Landscape
#ShareTheMicInCyber Fellows share top resources for cybersecurity news and staying informed in the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.
U.S. Bill Targets TikTok’s Future and Threatens the Open Web
Banning TikTok won’t solve privacy and security issues, and risks legitimizing China’s model of internet control and curtailing innovat…
Oscars’ Diversity Efforts: Progress or Empty Gesture?
Despite increased diversity at the Oscars, the new requirements are easily achievable and fail to address the industry’s larger issues.
If Democracy Is Really At Stake, More of Us Should Experience It
With low participation expected this Super Tuesday, it’s vital to expand democracy and make it a meaningful part of everyone’s lives.
Our Democratic Dilemma: How Partisanship Shapes Americans’ View of Democracy
The lack of a shared understanding of democracy allows authoritarianism to flourish, undermining the strength of democratic institutions.
The Case for Direct Democracy: Citizens’ Assemblies
Faith in our democracy has eroded. Could citizens’ assemblies help restore civic trust and build long-term participation in our democracy?