Extremism Is the New Normal
A look at why the narrative of extremism, conspiracies, and terrorism is so appealing, and how and why it’s taken over our politics.
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Are We All Racists Now?
Columbia University professor John McWhorter looks at how some ideas about race have taken on the qualities of religion and have been weaponized against those who disagree.
The Local Journalism Act Is Just Pennies Thrown at the Past
The political fight over journalism funding is the latest in cheap retro fashion.
Our Failed Public Health System Dared COVID to Attack Us
Along with bats and lab leaks, we need to think about how a failed public health system contributed to the spread of COVID-19.
Parents Struggle to Find Clothing for Children With Disabilities
While parents hunt for affordable clothes for kids with special needs, small fashion lines find themselves competing with major retailers for the “adaptive” market.
Humans and Jaguars Can Live Together — Here’s How
More than 25 years of experience illustrate how to live successfully in a landscape with jaguars, just as they’re starting to return to the United States.
Business for Good: A Conversation With George Zimmer
George Zimmer, the founder of Men’s Wearhouse, talks about the better side of business, honesty, and authenticity.
In Charleston, Floods Become a Fact of Life
The city’s streets are increasingly under water, but home buyers have a hard time discovering a house’s flood history, and owners run a gauntlet of red tape to make repairs.
San Antonio Snoozing on ‘Lights Out’ Bird Campaign
Bird populations are crashing. City lights are a major culprit. But ‘Bird City Certified’ San Antonio isn’t dimming its downtown — it’s turning on the River Walk’s holiday lights two weeks early.
JFK in His Own Words: A Selective Sampler from His Speeches
Excerpts of some JFK speeches you may not have heard, showing his wit and perception.
When the Metaverse and Evolution Collide
We’ve gone from factories to laptops, boardrooms to Zoom, neighbors to followers. We find like-minded people not in communities but on Twitter and Reddit. But at what price?
Our Insatiable Appetite for Street Drugs: Why Fentanyl and Why Now?
How fentanyl became the dangerous drug of the moment and what it means for our cities, for public health, and for the individuals and families devastated by it.