America Archives

Social Justice

We Try More Drugs Than Anyone Else, and 9 Other Ways Addiction Is Different in America

Whether it's our drug use, our laws, or the treatment options we have on offer, the U.S. frequently stands out. And that's not always something to celebrate.

Maia Szalavitz

Social Justice

The International Trade of Talent

Just because a net migration number is negative doesn't mean there is brain drain. A shrinking population doesn't always indicate a dying place.

Jim Russell

Economics

Does America Need a Robin Hood Tax?

A tiny fee charged to the biggest banks could generate hundreds of billions of dollars every year for social services, but what effect would it have on Wall Street?

Kyle Chayka

News in Brief

Does the Declaration of Independence Still Mean Something in 2014?

A remarkable document in human history, without precedent or rival, the Declaration outlines not what the United States should be, but what it should not be, defining America in opposition to Britain.

Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza

Social Justice

What Do Expats Think of America?

It's actually not half bad! Well, except for the guns.

Brian Blickenstaff

Social Justice

The World’s Weird America: How Some of Our Most Popular Products Are Seen Overseas

Why David Hasselhoff and Baywatch hit it big in Germany, Mister Donut took off in Japan, and the ritual of Slurpee-filling is so different in Taiwan than in your local 7-Eleven.

Patrick Michels

Social Justice

Why the United States Will Rule the Legacy Economy

Talent is the new oil, and our universities—talent production facilities—are the best in the world.

Jim Russell

Economics

The Other Connecticut, the Other America

A wealthy state keeps its beautiful, hard-working, and historic cash cow in chains.

John-Manuel Andriote

News in Brief

When Did Americans Start Trusting in God?

It all goes back to the Cold War.

Casey N. Cep

Social Justice

America Is a Utopian Experiment—and Always Has Been

We’re driven by the idea that at any time, in any context, it is always possible to start a new life and create an intentional society ruled by the beliefs of its participants. And why shouldn’t we be?

Kyle Chayka