The X-Factor: Elon Musk
Elon Musk presents a unique threat to democracy — and neither the media nor federal regulators are prepared to deal with the challenges he poses.
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‘Vibes vs. Data’: Unpacking the US Economy
An exploration with economist Noah Smith on why public sentiment about the US economy often contrasts with hard economic facts.
Green Gospel
These young activists are working to convert the faithful into climate crusaders.
The Key Point That COP28 Is Ignoring
When leaders gather to negotiate climate policy, they usually overlook the needs of this vast group of people.
Norman Lear: The Man with the REAL Family Values
What he was like in person.
Unmasking the Elephant: Stuart Stevens on the GOP’s True Colors
Exposing the GOP’s dark turn: How the party’s very survival now hinges on embracing autocracy over democracy and its foundational values.
Climate Report Indicates Dire Future for Mississippi River Basin
The Fifth National Climate Assessment, released last month, warns of wide-ranging climate impacts throughout the United States. The implications for people and the environment in the Mississippi River basin are extreme, but experts stress that it is not too late to slow the worsening effects.
Israel, Gaza, and the Struggle for Oil
Discord in the Middle East is usually presented as a struggle over land, but the underlying factor has always been oil.
The US Is Losing the Global Science Race: STEM Worker Survey
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‘Fox News’ Is Not News
Brian Stelter analyzes Fox News’s impact on political narratives and GOP influence, and its future in bending American democracy.
Biden’s Key Climate Law Gives Big Oil a ‘Massive Escape Hatch’
“While the IRA was touted as the ‘largest investment in climate and energy in American history,ʼ it could turn out to be a failure if Biden doesnʼt also take bold action on fossil fuels,” said Oil Change International.
Conflicting Memories of Two ‘Friends’ of Lee Oswald
Exclusive interviews with two who knew Lee Oswald, offering unique insights into the enigmatic figure linked to JFK’s assassination.