
Culture & Society
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Auto Strikes and Climate Change
Auto Strikes and Climate Change
Mariana Mazzucato & Damon Silvers explain why the transition to a net-zero economy cannot happen without worker empowerment. -
To Protect Democracy, Revive Local Journalism
To Protect Democracy, Revive Local Journalism
Laura Tyson & Lenny Mendonca identify promising new models and philanthropic initiatives geared toward supporting independent media. -
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From Oppenheimer to Fauci
From Oppenheimer to Fauci
Ricardo Hausmann highlights the tumultuous but crucial relationship between academic expertise and public policy. -
Human Success in the AI Age
Human Success in the AI Age
Jamie Metzl predicts that we will co-evolve with the coming wave of technological disruption, just as we always have. -
Britain’s Turn Against Championing Media Freedom
Britain’s Turn Against Championing Media Freedom
James Deane calls on the British government to live up to its promises to support public-interest journalism. -
India’s Universities Lack the Freedom to Excel
India’s Universities Lack the Freedom to Excel
Milan Vaishnav argues that threats to independent research undermine the government's ambitious higher-education goals. -
Pareto and the Roots of Politics
Pareto and the Roots of Politics
Alberto Mingardi marks the centenary of the polymath’s death by recounting his insights into political behavior. -
A Well-Being Agenda for Poor Students
A Well-Being Agenda for Poor Students
Biniam Bedasso & Susannah Hares implore policymakers and donors to devise and fund school-meal programs to reduce learning poverty.