Monkeypox Is Spreading — Better Mask Up
For mysterious reasons, monkeypox is now spreading from person to person, increasing its chances of mutating. Its spread is slow, but that could change if it mutates.
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Wage Gap Between CEOs and US Workers Jumped to 670-to-1 Last Year: Study
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Wind Power Is (Finally) Having a Moment
A surge in offshore wind projects has helped make wind power a renewable force.
The Decline and Fall of the US Senate
A look at how Mitch McConnell laid to rest what was once the world’s greatest deliberative body.
To Prosecute or Not to Prosecute… That Is the Question
Even amid all the anger and distractions of Trump Derangement Syndrome, will we be worse off if Trump is indicted? A conversation with Damon Linker.
Creating a World Worth Saving From Climate Change
Environmental leader Paul Hawken discusses a holistic set of solutions for dealing with climate change, while simultaneously making the Earth worth saving.
Myth, Religion, Fascism… The Recipe for Right-Wing Politics
Jeff Sharlet explores the complex relationship between religion, religious nationalism, and right-wing politics, and how these forces intertwined with Trumpism.
The Era of Social Media Journalism Is Over
Ben Smith discusses new media’s rise and fall, the power of individual voices, and journalism’s future.
The Heat Will Kill You First: A Wake-Up Call for Humanity
Are our rising temperatures humanity’s alarm bell? Can we ever get global unity to cut CO2 emissions? Jeff Goodell explains.
Living and Dying by the Myth of Rugged Individualism
It’s long past time to challenge the American Dream. Alissa Quart reveals its harsh realities and calls for a new ethos that values community, fairness, and class worth.
Power Play: How Just 12 People Control America’s Economic Destiny
Only 12 people control vast US economic power via index funds and private equity. Think of the risks for the economy — and for democracy itself.
The Wisdom of Survivors: Overcoming Global Trauma
Dr. Robert J. Lifton on our collective traumas: The psychic impacts of COVID-19, climate change, gun violence, and divisive politics. A look at resilience in our time.