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Maybe you have noticed the strangely implausible similarities between the cobbled-together platforms of Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump. On the surface, they represent opposite extremes. But in their celebration of the nation…

The atmosphere in France was already gloomy before the atrocities of the 13th of November. What should we call it now? A familiar tune is echoing louder and louder: we hear that the world is horrible, that the youth is…

According to our president’s final State of the Union, we’ve recovered from the economic crisis and now enjoy the strongest, most durable economy in the world. Obama does acknowledge that startups and small businesses may…

Google is celebrating Frederick Douglass today, which is the first day of Black History Month. Douglass is, of course, most famous for his work as an abolitionist, and for his inspiring autobiography, which recounts his…

The authoritarian instinct lies within a lot of us. Friends. Neighbors. Maybe even you. We should never be surprised when a leader or would-be strongman taps into that instinct. Authoritarian instinct? you might be thinking.…

A girl in your class can't breathe. She clearly needs help. The teacher tells you to stay seated. What do you do? I would have stayed seated. At least, that's what I would have done when I was 15, the age of Texas…

Willie Sutton was one of the most infamous bank robbers in American history. Over three decades, the dashing criminal robbed a hundred banks, escaped three prisons, and made off with millions. Today, he is best known for…

“Billions spent, but fewer people are using public transportation,” declares the Los Angeles Times. The headline might have been more accurate if it read, “Billions spent, so therefore fewer are using public transit,” as the…