The Real Cost of Health Care
An inside look at the games, deals, and incentives that often result in higher costs, delays in care, or denials of treatment for patients in the American medical system.
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How NORAD Must Adapt to the Modern Era
On its 60th birthday the North American Aerospace Defense Command continues to look for ways to remain a vigilant defender of the continent.
‘Their Impact Was Close to Zero’: Syrians React to Coalition Missile Strikes
Many feel as if the military actions of the U.S., U.K., and France were ineffectual and not intended to actually protect many of the country's beleaguered people.
La Esclavitud Moderna en la Fuerza Laboral en la Prisión de Estados Unidos
Este artículo explica los problemas laborales relacionados con el uso de presos como trabajadores extremadamente mal pagados en las prisiones estatales y federales.
How Americans Can Do More for Retired Soldiers
Despite some positive trends, society needs to do more to help ease service members back into civilian life.
How Our Climate Affects Our Personalities
A new study examines the influence that the climate we live in has on shaping our personalities, and what that means in the time of climate change.
What Americans Can Learn About Happiness From Denmark
Research shows "hygge," or intentional intimacy, is the driving force behind the Danes' generally positive attitude.
Could Trump’s Tariffs Unravel the World Trade Organization?
Many countries have had issues with the WTO in recent years, but Trump's unpredictable actions have nationalist rhetoric on the rise across the globe.
Adventures in Statehood
Fifty states is a lot, but we've almost had several others. Here are a few states that could have been, but never were.
Is It Time for U.S. Cities to Consider Implementing Congestion Charges?
New York City could soon be the first American urban center to implement this strategy to ease congestion and speed up commute times.