Made in America
Trade deals like NAFTA have left behind the working class. But, disaffected workers don’t have to be an inevitable outcome of globalization.
Social Media Is Corroding Our Democracy
Sites like Facebook and Twitter create echo chambers that sharpen partisan differences. Could the right incentives change how we consume information?
Is the New York Times Social Media Policy Good for Journalism?
Journalists, especially those at the Times, must wield their power wisely.
Don't Be Afraid of Steve Bannon
Bannon is this era’s Karl Rove: arrogant and overrated.
Gun Control Groups Need a New Strategy
The proposed bipartisan ban on bump stocks isn’t a real legislative win for gun control advocates.
Magazine
Introduction: A Different Kind of College Ranking
We gathered the best available data and ranked colleges not on what they did for themselves, but on what they did for their country.
Successes of Philanthropy
A famed beauty entrepreneur and her passion for “people and love” inspired a national foundation to fight domestic violence, cancer, and more.
A father of the social investment movement reflects on decades in the field, and the ongoing promise of changing the world through responsible financial choices.
Political Animal
Robert Mercer Seems Really Racist
The billionaire behind Trump and Breitbart News thinks blacks were better off under Jim Crow.
Politics
Trump's Disgraceful Call to a Gold Star Widow Reveals His True Character
The president’s inability to honor deceased soldiers shows that he lacks the competence to be commander in chief.
Republic 3.0
The Path to Medicare-for-All Starts with Medicare-for-Kids
The mechanics of single-payer are daunting. Could government-run health insurance for all American children be an attainable first step?
Economy
Made in America
Trade deals like NAFTA have left behind the working class. But, disaffected workers don’t have to be an inevitable outcome of globalization.
Education
The Road to a Stable Job—Without Crippling Student Debt
A novel grant program in Virginia is helping workers earn career-boosting occupational credentials.
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How to Show Appreciation This Principals Month? Empower Them to Lead Our Youngest Learners
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New Data on Long-Term Student Loan Default Rates
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Preschool’s Hidden Value May Be in Combating Poverty
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Harvard Faculty Reconsiders Single-Gender Club Ban
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Transforming the Early Childhood Workforce Will Take a Village
Health Care
Nevada to Big Pharma: 'Show Us Your Books!'
Working Nevadans finally scored a victory against big pharma. Will other states follow suit?
Books
Social Media Is Corroding Our Democracy
Sites like Facebook and Twitter create echo chambers that sharpen partisan differences. Could the right incentives change how we consume information?
