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Trump’s Massive Cuts to the VA Betrays Veterans Like Me
‘Slashing VA jobs is not just a policy failure; it is a betrayal of the oath we took to serve and protect this nation,’ wrties Vedia Barnett.
The American Exceptionalism That Made Usha Vance and Me
“The country that formed Usha Vance and her husband also formed me, and its mythologies are also mine,” writes Sanjena Sathian.
The Pandemic Turns 5. We Are Still Not Prepared for the Next One
“Sadly, if anything, we are less prepared than before,” writes Simon Williams, a public-health researcher.
Even Before the Glass Ceiling, the Broken Rung Is Holding Women Back at Work
A new book illustrates how women face significantly lower odds of being promoted to management positions at work.
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Our Books Help Teach LGBTQ Themes in Schools. Should SCOTUS Allow Parents to Opt Out?
Authors of ‘Jacob’s Room to Choose,’ Sarah and Ian Hoffman discuss the vast consequences “opt-out” policies in schools have on children.
Cultural Exchange Between the U.S. and China Before the Social Media Era
There is a long history of American and Chinese citizens forging relationships with one another through cultural exchange.
The Toxic Reasons We Fall in Love With AI
AI companions can offer users unconditional validation without the messy, and often complicated, demands of human relationships.
Measles Is Back. And a Lot More People Are at Risk
“Low vaccination rates create risks for many others,” writes Dr. Ashish K. Jha.
Why Canada Is Giving Mark Carney a Shot
The former central banker has won the Liberal leadership race and will become Prime Minister—at a time of maximum peril.
From Iran, A Message of Hope on International Women’s Day
The hard-won gains of Iranian women in the 2022 harken to the March 8, 1979 protests that forced clerics to back down, writes Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi
Women Live Longer Than Men—But Not in Medicine
“What could explain this mortality puzzle?” write Dr. Christopher Worsham and Dr. Anupam Jena.
The Historic Dangers of Politicizing Our Civil Service
Weakening the professional civil service could turn back the clock to an era when the government was rife with incompetence and corruption.
A Ukraine Minerals Deal Is Not the Win Trump Thinks It Is
The deal was in jeopardy after the Trump-Zelensky White House spat. Unfortunately, it’s still on the table.
Never, Never Underestimate Ukraine
My country is not a Banana Republic that will simply bend to President Donald Trump’s wishes.
The Hollywood Exec Who Proved Speaking Out Can Be Good Business
Harry Warner, founding President of Warner Bros. serves as an example of how to a grow business while exercising political savvy.
The Nuclear-Level Risk of Superintelligent AI
AI researcher Dan Hendrycks and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt stress the dangers posed by superintelligent AI and offer a framework for preventing AI threats.
I Wrote ‘Maid.’ Six Years Later, I Hired House Cleaners
Stephanie Land on why she couldn’t bring herself to hire house cleaners for six years after publishing her bestseller
The Case for Returning U.S. Public Lands to Indigenous People
“If the U.S. won’t properly care for its public lands, why not return them to their original caretakers?” asks photo-journalist Joe Whittle.
Why the Fight Against Online Extremism Keeps Failing
Yes, Big Tech can do more. But all online spaces must commit to a more unified stance against extremism, writes Tamar Mitts.
No, Trump Did Not ‘Bring Back Free Speech’
At his joint address to Congress, Trump said he brought back free speech. His actions say different, writes Scott Nover.
Are Credit Scores the Key to Healing Our Economy and Democracy?
John Hope Bryant argues that raising credit scores could lower crime rates, increase life expectancy, and lessen political division.
3 Steps Leaders Should Take in the Face of DEI Rollbacks
It is up to leaders to create a culture of “unhiding”—where employees feel safe to bring their best selves to work, writes Ruth Rathblott.
The 1930s Case That Sparked a Debate About Deportation
The story Frances Perkins, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Labor Secretary, highlights the importance of protecting due process.
Actually, Sometimes Facts Don’t Matter
Jacob Russell and Dennis Patterson explain how facts are not the magic bullet for politics.
Here’s Why the U.S. is No Longer the World’s Only Superpower
In his new book “Statecraft 2.0” Dennis Ross explores the domestic and international implications of the United States no longer dominating the world stage.
Clinton and Gore’s Attempts at Government Reform Highlight the Challenges Ahead for DOGE
Here’s how Musk’s DOGE efforts compare with Clinton’s attempts to “reinvent government” and minimize bureaucracy in the 1990s.
I Began to Heal From My Rape When I Stopped Asking Why
‘There is no truth to be found in the mind of a rapist; there’s no logic there to be parsed or decoded.’
The Cost of Trying to Live Forever
Arianna Huffington argues that while the longevity movement is everywhere, it’s not everything. It can cause us to focus only on how long to live and not on how to live.
How the Supreme Court Paved the Way for DOGE
Through a series of decisions, the Republican Justices laid the groundwork for much of the chaos of the Trump Administration
U.S. Democracy Needs Black Journalism
The press has long documented violence and helped secure justice. Black journalists have been essential in this work.
How to Use Renaissance Paintings to Improve the Farming of Tomorrow
An arboreal archaeologist roots around the Italian countryside and in centuries-old frescoes for a cornucopia of fruits long forgotten—but still viable to grow and consume
Feast Your Eyes on These Paintings From the Impressionist Era
A new exhibition at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville will bring the food world of the late 19th century to its gallery walls
The Gooey Goodness of Velveeta Was a Smash Hit From Its Very Cheesy Start
How Emil Frey whipped up a smooth dairy sensation after two years of tinkering
The Best Board Games of 2024 Will Excite Players of All Ages
Whether you love cheese, wordplay, “Star Wars” or Japanese culture, this year’s list has something for everyone in what turned out to be a fantastic year for board gamers
Ho, Ho, Ho! 15 Festive Photos of Santa Claus to Get You Into the Christmas Spirit
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and ol’ St. Nick is spreading holiday cheer for all to hear
The Best Books of 2024
Whether you’re doing some holiday shopping or looking for your own next read, consider our thoughtfully curated lists.
The Ten Best Books About Food of 2024
Travel to the American South, Vietnam and beyond with this year’s best cookbooks, memoirs and historic deep dives
An Astonishing, Rarely Seen Islamic Art Collection Goes on Display
At the oldest public art museum in the United States, miniatures, glassware and other intricately created works transport visitors around the world
A Curious Industry Once Gave Anyone With a Song in Their Heart a (Long) Shot at Stardom
How the dubious tradition of song-sharking led to a strangely beautiful repository of folk art
How Fallingwater Gave Frank Lloyd Wright a Second Wind
The architectural wonder re-established the designer as a titan of his generation and shifted the public’s view of Modernism from a foreign movement to a part of the American character