To Save Democracy, We Need to Reimagine the Economy
“When people have a stake in the economy, they gain a stake in the system,” writes Sarita Gupta.
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What Japan Wins in Every World Cup
Every soccer World Cup is an opportunity for Japan to deploy an unusual instrument of soft power.
Curiosity Makes Me a Better Parent
Engaging with curiosity is, by definition, a vulnerable act, writes Mac Crane.
To Be a Better Negotiator, Learn How to Give a Little
Two negotiation experts explain why reciprocity is a key part of any successful negotiation.
The Boulder Tragedy One Year Later
A year since a man firebombed Jewish community members in Colorado, many still live in fear, writes Susan Rona.
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The Topology of Indian Underperformance
There is a phenomenon that every thoughtful Indian abroad has encountered and every honest Indian at home has privately acknowledged: that the same individual, the same genetic inheritance,…
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What America’s Fastest-Growing Cities Tell Us About the Future
These communities aren’t debating diversity. They’re building it by accident, and profiting enormously, writes John Hope Bryant.
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Why Corporate Corruption Is so Common
“We've come to accept that the gradual corruption of successful companies is as natural and inevitable as gravity,” writes Eric Ries.
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A Ceasefire Alone Won’t Solve Lebanon’s Mental Health Crisis
According to the IRC, half of Lebanon’s population has shown signs of depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Why We Need to Tax AI
"Taxing AI is one way we make sure the winnings from AI benefit all Americans, rather than channeling them only to the wealthy few," writes Senator Elizabeth Warren.
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How to Save the Global Trading System
To remake the global trading system and update the World Trade Organization, the United States must be willing to rebuild its foundations and bring the rest of the world along.
Iran Did Not Win the Meme War
Iran's social media campaign copies Ukraine's playbook, but it has not worked because the Islamic Republic is not Ukraine, and America is not Russia.
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The Democratic Tradition We’ve Forgotten
Civic courage is essential to renewing democracy today, writes Trygve Throntveit.
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The Long Shadow of American Wars on Iraq
Iraq has yet to fully emerge from the wreckage of its own wars, and the war America and Israel launched against Iran in February has already spilled over into my…
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Rubio’s India Visit Shows America Has Lost Indian Street
Senior American visitors once drew breathless coverage and packed streets. The admiration that survived Cold War sanctions and a Pakistan tilt is now evaporating, just as Washington can…
The Ebola and Hantavirus Outbreaks Offer an Ominous Warning
“Ebola and hantavirus are different viruses spreading under different circumstances, but both come from animals,” writes Neil Vora.
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State Leaders Must Prepare Now for an AI Storm
Former Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb breaks down why, and how, leaders must prepare for an AI-driven workforce shock.
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How Trump and Xi Traded a New Cold War for a Cold Peace
President Donald Trump changed the tone of the United States-China relationship from endless confrontation toward stability, mutual respect, and renewed cooperation.
The Case for Returning U.S. Public Lands to Indigenous People
"If the U.S. won’t properly care for its public lands, why not return them to their original caretakers?" asks photo-journalist Joe Whittle.