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CULTURE WARS
Populism Erupts When People Feel Disconnected and Disrespected
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Understanding populism’s roots is essential for addressing its rise and threat to democracy. We…
The Term 'Fake News' Is Doing Great Harm
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It’s easy to think that everyone knows what “fake news” means – it was Collins Dictionary’s word of…
From QAnon’s Dark Mirror, We Can Discover Hope
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A dark mirror shows features one would rather not see. You gaze at the repulsive visage in the…
When Did Humans First Go To War?
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When modern humans arrived in Europe around 40,000 years ago, they made a discovery that was to…
ECONOMY
Digital Localism is the Response to the Tech Giants Controlling Everything
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Thanks to platforms that link online consumption to local interests, the desire to buy local is now…
Why Women's Health Is Better When They Have More Control In Their Society
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Long before COVID-19, women made less money than men, had more child care responsibilities and were…
Mega Millions Jackpot at $750 Million – Where Does All The Lottery Tax…
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In the middle of the 20th century, when lotteries first started in the U.S., they were sold to…
'Successful Failures' – The Problem with Food Banks
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Food banks have morphed from “emergency to industry” – lauded for reducing food insecurity and…
JUSTICE
The Morality of Canceling Student Debt
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There are those who question the idea of debt forgiveness and call it unfair to those who never…
Netflix's "The Social Dilemma" Highlights The Problem With Social Media,…
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Facebook has responded to Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, saying it “buries the substance…
How Not Only Revenge But Unfairness Can Unleash The Urge To Punish
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Unfairness alone is upsetting – upsetting enough to drive people to punish those who have benefited…
How Your Personal Data Is The Currency of the Digital Age
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The commodification of the internet in the early 1990s brought western societies into the digital…
DEMOCRACY
Love As Legacy and How Youth Are Shaping Future Generations
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How youth carve out legacies and how storytelling can teach and inspire critical hope.
People Take Better Care When They Feel Like They Have A Stake In Them
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People can feel “psychological ownership,” a sense of personal attachment, even for parks and other…
How Trump's Narcissism May Have Changed Leadership Forever
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What about those who aspire to key leadership positions who have been inspired by Trump? Will they…
What Will The World Be Like After Coronavirus?
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Where will we be in six months, a year, ten years from now? I lie awake at night wondering what the…
ENVIRONMENT
The Greta Thunberg Effect: People Familiar with Young Climate Activist May…
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In the same time that Greta Thunberg has become a household name, public concern about climate…
Taking Care Of Business: The Private Sector Is Waking Up To Nature's Value
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Extreme weather can disrupt operations and supply chains, spelling disaster for both small vendors…
Why Curbing Population Growth To Tackle Climate Change Is A Tough Ask
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Population growth plays a role in environmental damage and climate change. But addressing climate…
Pollinators At Risk: Neonicotinoid Pesticides Stop Bees and Flies From…
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More than 99,000 people petitioned the UK government to support the ban amid a wealth of scientific…
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Why Women’s Climate Leadership Is Vital
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Women’s leadership won’t be a panacea for the overwhelming whiteness…
How We Can Break the Cycle of Fear and Violence
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From an early age, my parents helped me to look at problems in the…
Modern Monetary Theory: The Rise Of Economists Who Say Huge…
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There is no limit to the quantity of money that can be created by a…
Democrat Or Republican, Americans Are Angry, Frustrated And…
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As the country looks ahead to President Donald Trump’s possible…
Will Billionaire Climate Philanthropists Always Be Part Of…
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Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO and the richest man alive, recently made…