‘They’re not sending you’
Why is a fear that domestic political enemies are using foreigners to “replace” native-born citizens gaining ground in right-wing politics? Oren Segal on how a fringe idea has gone mainstream.
Common ground
How divided are Americans in arguments over public education? Daniel Cox on the surprising consensus lost in the conflict.
Scream to a whisper
How is China’s clampdown on civil society affecting life in Hong Kong? Glacier Kwong on Beijing’s tightening grip and what’s next for the pro-democracy movement.
Chinese idols
What’s behind Beijing’s crackdown on celebrity fan culture and online gaming? Ian Johnson on the Communist Party’s new push to enforce traditionalist values.
Calculated risk
How safe is in-person schooling as the coronavirus resurges? David Rubin on the public-health challenges of trying to return to normalcy in American education.
Keep your enemies closer
Are there no choices left other than to recognize the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan? Chimène Keitner on the strategic decisions facing the U.S. and the international community.
Waiting on the edge
How will life change for Afghans under Taliban rule? Anatol Lieven on the uncertain future of a war-torn country.
Remote living
Why are Americans becoming more socially isolated and lonely? Daniel Cox on the erosion of friendship in the U.S.
The heat of the moment
What’s causing this summer’s brutal temperatures across the U.S. and extreme conditions around the world? Noah Diffenbaugh on the climate science behind the weather.
