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Why a Technocracy Fails Young People For many young people, becoming a tech giant is very appealing—but it isn't a magic bullet, writes Greg M. Epstein. By Greg M. Epstein November 14, 2024
Misunderstandings of Postpartum Depression Celebrities have helped Americans learn about postpartum depression over the last 25 years. But the culture that has emerged from their testimonials has a crucial flaw. By Rachel Louise Moran / Made by History November 14, 2024
My Parents Are Being Held as Bargaining Chips in Gaza. Where Is the Outrage? Iris Weinstein Haggai writes why American leaders must return focus to bringing the hostages in Gaza home. By Iris Weinstein Haggai November 14, 2024
Trump Supporters Knew Who They Were Voting For Rhetoric about Democratic shortcomings discounts Trump voters' agency and their desire for him to be President By Jill Filipovic November 13, 2024
The Woman Who Gave Book Bans a Blueprint Norma Gabler's work in the 1960s, '70s, and '80s foreshadowed today's campaigns. By Katie Gaddini / Made by History November 13, 2024
I’m Incarcerated in California. Here’s What Prop 6 Not Passing Means for People Like Me "All the people in prison that I know want to work. We just want to do it on our own terms," writes Steve Brooks. By Steve Brooks November 13, 2024
Why Split-Ticket Voters Must Keep Trump Accountable on Abortion Voters must remind U.S. political leaders of the truth in this election: that abortion is more popular than they are. By Jennifer Weiss-Wolf and Leslie M. Kantor November 12, 2024
Americans' Love of Lotteries Americans love games of chance, but history shows they're a poor substitute for a robust investment in public goods. By Carly Goodman / Made by History November 12, 2024
Why I'll Never Stop Sharing My Holocaust Story Telling my story makes me feel empowered because what was taken from us Jews and so many others was our very humanity, writes Gidon Lev. By Gidon Lev November 12, 2024
The Fight Over Europe's Anti-Deforestation Law The landmark EUDR is scheduled to take effect next year but some governments and business groups are pushing back. By Carlos Cordon November 12, 2024
What White Christians Have Wrought ‘We must talk about how thoroughly Christian nationalism has infected mainstream white Christianity,’ writes Robert P. Jones. By Robert P. Jones November 11, 2024
How Black Patriots Fought for Freedom Black soldiers' struggles for freedom took place on and off the battlefield during the Civil War. By Jonathan Lande / Made by History November 11, 2024
We Must Unlock Greater Access to Climate Finance at COP29 Determination conquered doubt in Dubai, now we need a new goal on climate finance to be agreed at this year's climate summit in Baku. By Sultan Al Jaber November 11, 2024
How to Fix America's Broken Electoral System The winner-take-all system breeds political disillusionment, turns voters off from democracy, and encourages extreme candidates. By Cerin Lindgrensavage November 10, 2024
Trump's Return Could Bring a More Peaceful Middle East Three areas where Trump’s return could help advance a much-needed, new vision for stability in the Middle East. By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Dennis Ross , Adam Boehler , Roya Hakakian and Steven Tian November 9, 2024
Get Ready for a Catastrophic Four Years for Public Health "The concern is not just about what the Trump 2.0 Administration will do, but also about what it will say," writes Simon Williams. By Simon Williams November 9, 2024