The Intersection of Policy and Practice in the Office
It’s up to all of us to close the gap between workplace code and culture. By Tami M.…
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How Missteps by the White House and Congress Left Iraq Vulnerable to the Islamic State
An investigation finds that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton initially pressed to keep civilian programs and listening posts…
My Brother Was Killed by al-Shabaab
Searching for reflection after a personal tragedy brought about by terrorism. By Brynne Morris A Somali soldier stands…
The IRS Tax Loophole That Rewards Excessive Water Use in the West
Experts fear tax deductions for water use as a “depleted asset” could actually worsen the crisis as rivers…
The Anthropology of Optical Illusions
The environment you were raised in can influence even basic perception. By Lisa Wade Which line is longer?…
Looks Can Kill: The Deadly Results of Bad Design
From automobiles to software, poorly designed products just might kill you. By Lena Groeger Earlier this summer, 27-year-old…
I Spent My Summer Tracking Down Government Records About the Red Cross
Here’s what I learned. By Clifford Michel (Photo: John Moore/Getty Images) Editor’s Note: As a grant recipient of…
Donald Trump’s Rise Didn’t Come Out of Nowhere
On the past, present, and future of America’s political re-alignment. By Lee Drutman Donald Trump waves to supporters…
Universal Basic Income and the New Corporatist Democrats
One of the boldest ideas for making Americans more economically secure may finally have a champion. By Alexander…
The New Election Laws and the Suits Challenging Them
Courts are scrambling to rule on state election laws in time for the elections being held later this…