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Jul 1, 2022 by Michael Bluhm

Volatile Compounds

Is democracy in America really coming apart? Lucan Way on the challenges and sources of resiliency in the U.S. system.

Democracy 9 min read

Jun 30, 2022 by Graham Vyse

What does Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony mean for the investigation of the U.S. Capitol riot? Alan Rozenshtein on the January 6th committee’s new hearings and the potential prosecution of Donald Trump.

Democracy 10 min read

Jun 28, 2022 by Michael Bluhm

Enemy of My Enemy

Why are so many Arab countries suddenly working so openly with Israel? Steven Cook on the persistent threat of Iran, the waning influence of the U.S., and the fate of the Palestinians.

11 min read

Jun 24, 2022 by Graham Vyse

Unclassified

What explains the U.S. government’s new interest in UFOs? Seth Shostak on mysterious phenomena, human psychology, and alien life.

Science 9 min read

Jun 23, 2022 by Michael Bluhm

Downtime

How bad is the American economy? Claudia Sahm on jobs, inflation, and the range of alternative near-term futures.

Economy 10 min read

Jun 20, 2022 by Graham Vyse

Guns and Concessions

Why are U.S. congressional Democrats and Republicans working together? Bill Scher on the limits of polarization in America.

Democracy 11 min read

Jun 17, 2022 by Michael Bluhm

Heat

What’s rising crime doing to American politics? Lisa L. Miller on how the fact of violence and feelings of chaos are shaping this year’s U.S. elections.

Democracy 12 min read

Jun 16, 2022 by Graham Vyse

Proving Ground

What is the January 6th committee, exactly? Casey Burgat on the power and proceedings of a Capitol Hill investigation.

Democracy 9 min read

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