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Monopolies Threaten Not Just Our Economy, But Our Liberty, Too.
A new book shows how the weapons that conquered the old trusts can be drawn on Big Tech today.
Ecology of the Indoors
Interior spaces deserve as much scientific inquiry as the wilderness.
Stanley Kubrick’s Calculated Rebellion
In his life and in his work, the filmmaker showed that insurgents only win when they sweat the small stuff.
Repeal-Proofing the Biden Administration
As Democrats design their policy agenda, they must think about not just how to get new laws passed, but how to make them durable.
The Politics of Pretension
How the meritocracy bred smugness—and drove voters to Donald Trump.
Libertarians Took Control of This Small Town. It Didn’t End Well.
A new book shows the troubling consequences of Grafton, New Hampshire’s anti-government experiment.
The Fallacy of Meritocracy on America’s College Campuses
A new book shows how our higher ed system favors the rich. Will COVID-19 make the problem even worse?
How the GOP Built a Loyal Hispanic Base
For decades, Republicans used appointments and policies to win a reliable third of the Latino vote.
Humans Don’t Have a Monopoly on Culture
A new book explains how species pass skills and knowledge down generations—and what it means for conservation goals.
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