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02
Feb
The fourth branch

The fourth branch

What exactly do U.S. President Donald Trump and his inner circle have in mind when they say they’re taking on the “deep state”? Hugh Wilford on the specter of an unelected government behind the American government.
11 min read
12
Dec
Dear customer

Dear customer

Have banks really started closing people’s accounts because of their political views? Victoria Barnes on the dynamics of debanking.
8 min read
14
Nov
In theaters now

In theaters now

Why are studios releasing so few original new films? Andrew deWaard on how movie franchises have conquered Hollywood.
9 min read
07
Nov
Business as usual

Business as usual

Is the U.S. really on the verge of “unprecedented extremism”? Anton Jäger on the long history behind Donald Trump’s “men on horseback” style in American politics.
11 min read
30
Apr
Quantity of life

Quantity of life

Why are birth rates around the world dropping? Jennifer Sciubba on a transformative global shift in culture and values.
13 min read