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Sexual Assault Survivor Who Confronted Jeff Flake: ‘Women Will Not Be Silenced’ Oct 25, 2018

“November is coming,” Ana Maria Archila said after Brett Kavanaugh was voted onto the nation’s highest court.

As Italy’s Nationalist Government Rises in Popularity, Its Attacks On The Country’s Democratic And Cultural Institutions Are Piling Up Oct 24, 2018

In the court of public opinion, Matteo Salvini and Luigi Di Maio are winning.

Coming to your smartphone: Texts with a personal touch from political campaigns Oct 23, 2018

Political campaigns and parties say they’re sending many more texts this year than in past elections as part of a search for alternatives to social media.

Democratic voters face off against gerrymandered districts Oct 22, 2018

This November, Democrats are going to have to overcome an inherent disadvantage in many states due to gerrymandering.

Macron seeks an end political troubles with big fix for government Oct 19, 2018

French leader Emmanuel Macron is preparing broad changes within his government to jump start his presidency.

Jason Kander’s Decision Is What True Bravery Looks Like Oct 18, 2018

This week, Kansas City mayoral candidate and veteran Jason Kander announced he was quitting the race to face his PTSD.

China Slams Brakes On U.S. Crude Oil Imports Oct 17, 2018

Chinese buyers stop American crude imports as countries jostle on tariffs.

Powell and Albright Say World is Changing in Disturbing Ways Oct 16, 2018

Social media and the rhetoric of President Donald Trump have upended the old world order in dangerous ways.

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to two activists fighting sexual violence. Oct 15, 2018

Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad have won the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to end sexual violence.

In Times of Crisis, Call the Technologists Oct 05, 2018

During many kinds of emergencies, tech know-how is critical.

Free Speech is Not the Same as Free Reach Oct 04, 2018

The algorithms that govern how we find information online are once again in the news - but you have to squint to find them.

The Biggest Threat to the GOP Majority No One’s Talking About Oct 03, 2018

Forty-four House Republicans are heading for the exits, and almost half of their seats have become top Democratic targets.

Sweden Shows No Country is Immune to Far-Right, Anti-Immigrant Backlash Oct 02, 2018

Sweden has long been one of the world’s most tolerant countries. In Sunday’s election, it demonstrated that no country is immune from the anti-immigrant, far-right backlash.

Photos of School Shooters Dominate Coverage, While Victims Go Overlooked Oct 01, 2018

A new study of newspapers’ coverage of school shootings finds that images of suspects outnumber images of victims 16 to 1.

Obama to Ohio: Cordray as governor is ‘the kind of leadership we need’ Sep 28, 2018

Obama urged supporters here to not only back Cordray but to also rally voters to back the nominee regardless of party.

The White House Tried to Take Credit for the Economy. It Wasn’t Very Convincing. Sep 27, 2018

Barack Obama delivered a widely covered speech about our current president and suggested that Donald Trump didn’t necessarily deserve much credit for the healthy economy.

Young Latinos: Born in the U.S.A., carving their own identity Sep 26, 2018

For many young Hispanics, navigating their parents' culture in the U.S. has shaped their views on what it means to be American.

Emissions have already peaked in 27 cities Sep 25, 2018

Cities are now serving as a unique testbed for responses to climate change.

Parents want to work political races. But who will watch the kids? Sep 24, 2018

The problem is one that many moms and dads of young kids face all the time.

Google's China Plan Spurs Inquiry From U.S. Lawmakers, Staff Departures Sep 21, 2018

More than 1,000 Google employees, six U.S. senators and at least 14 human rights groups have written to the company expressing concern about its China ambitions.

No One Wants To Admit They Are Responsible For Millions Of Water Bottles Abandoned In Puerto Rico Sep 20, 2018

People in Puerto Rico struggled to find drinkable water for months after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. Meanwhile, millions of water bottles sat unused on a runway.

Employers' Role In Solving Surprise Medical Bills Sep 19, 2018

Every American who gets private health insurance is at risk of getting a surprise medical bill.

The Rate of Uninsured Americans Had Been Steadily Falling for Years. Now It’s Stalled Out. Sep 18, 2018

The share of Americans without health coverage had been falling for years, but the newest annual shows that it stalled out in 2017.

A guide to understanding mass shootings in America Sep 17, 2018

Another active shooter has struck Florida, this time at a mall in Jacksonville. Here are the essential facts about a deadly phenomenon.

Here's Why The FBI And Mueller Are Investigating "Suspicious" Transactions By Russian Diplomats Sep 14, 2018

The former Russian ambassador received a salary payment twice as large as past years, and bankers blocked a $150,000 withdrawal.

Legal U.S. Immigrants Face Prison And Even Deportation For Voting Sep 13, 2018

One of Trump’s top federal prosecutors in North Carolina is going after noncitizen voters, and it could have dire consequences.

America Records More than a Third of the World’s Gun Suicides Sep 12, 2018

The United States, home to 4 percent of the world’s population, accounted for more than a third of its gun suicides in 2016.

Their sons died. Now they're on a mission to end fraternity hazing. Sep 11, 2018

Parents whose children died after hazing incidents are making an emotional appeal directly to fraternity members.

Putin’s Master Class in Survival Sep 10, 2018

Want to know why he’s still in power? Look at his response to unpopular changes to Russia’s pension system.

Support for Obamacare easily tops support for Republican tax cuts Sep 07, 2018

After years of attacks, the Affordable Care Act is more popular than the Republican Party, Republican tax breaks, and the Republican president.

EPA prepping changes to Obama-era coal rule Sep 06, 2018

The Environmental Protection Agency is about to set in motion a review of one of the most significant — and expensive — air-pollution regulations the agency has ever issued.

Partisanship’s a Helluva Drug — And It’s Reshaping the Economy Sep 05, 2018

Is the economy in good shape? Your answer is influenced by partisanship and has real-world consequences.

Air pollution can shorten your life. Sep 04, 2018

Air pollution is shaving months, and in some cases more than a year, off your life expectancy, depending on where you live.

A new data tool chronicles the shifting murder rates of American cities Aug 31, 2018

American Violence puts up-to-date data at the fingertips of researchers, journalists, and policymakers.

Parkland students blend QR and fashion to register voters Aug 29, 2018

QR codes are front and center in the anti-gun violence movement from March for Our Lives, launched by students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland, Florida.

Obama Recalls Kofi Annan’s ‘Integrity, Persistence, Optimism’ Aug 28, 2018

The former president honored the former United Nations leader following Annan’s death on Saturday.

You Can Now Study For Free At NYU Medical School Aug 27, 2018

“This decision recognizes a moral imperative that must be addressed," the dean of medicine said of the move to offer free tuition to all students.

2018’s global heat wave is so pervasive it’s surprising scientists. Aug 24, 2018

2018's global heat wave is so pervasive it's surprising scientists

‘Eye-popping’ payouts for CEOs follow Trump’s tax cuts Aug 23, 2018

The insider sales feed the narrative that corporate tax cuts enrich executives in the short term while yielding less clear long-term benefits for workers.

Being 30 then and now. Aug 22, 2018

How life has changed for Americans aged 25 to 34

Trump celebrates ‘record’ sales of nonexistent health insurance policies Aug 21, 2018

The “incredible health care plans” he’s so excited about won’t even be available to buy until September.

Pakistan needs and independent civilian government Aug 20, 2018

The military’s apparent interference in the campaign is a bad sign.

2.4 million Floridians have some college credit but no diploma. What would happen if they completed their degrees? Aug 16, 2018

2.4 million Floridians have some college credit but no diploma. What would happen if they completed their degrees?

American parents are more worried about school safety now than after Sandy Hook Aug 15, 2018

Nearly three times as many American parents fear for their child’s safety at school today than during the immediate aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting

A New Reason to Worry About Politicized Government Aug 14, 2018

A change to the way administrative law judges are hired could threaten their independence.

Here’s why mass protests have erupted in Poland. Aug 13, 2018

Thousands in Poland took to the streets in mass demonstrations Thursday, after the president signed into law a new measure tightening the nationalist ruling party’s grip on the Supreme Court.

Nike hikes pay for over 7,000 following complaints over inequality Aug 10, 2018

Both men and women will see their pay adjusted.

The teacher supply is plummeting. Pennsylvania will spend $2M to stem the tide Aug 09, 2018

Amid a plummeting supply of teachers nationwide, Pennsylvania is spending $2 million to recruit and retain more educators.

The Mystery Firm that has become the NRA’s top election consultant Aug 08, 2018

Since 2014, the gun rights group has paid more than $60 million to a little known contractor for ads in must-win political races. Did it break campaign finance laws in the process?

The horrible conditions endured by migrants hoping to enter the U.S. legally. Aug 07, 2018

I spent a night on the bridge connecting the US and Mexico talking to desperate people who hoped their asylum pleas would be heard.

Their jobs haven’t changed, but Iceland’s women are getting raises. Aug 06, 2018

Months into new equal-pay law, companies in the island nation are already fixing the gap.

GOP braces for Trump tariff pain Aug 03, 2018

Congressional Republicans think President Trump's tariffs are going to hurt the economy.

House GOP appropriators block funding for gun violence research Aug 02, 2018

House Republican appropriators Wednesday rejected a proposal to designate millions of dollars for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for gun violence research.

Securing America’s voting systems against spying and meddling Aug 01, 2018

Six essential reads for securing America's voting system.

Florida’s policies are keeping hundreds of thousands from voting. Jul 31, 2018

The Center for American Progress has some ideas about how to increase voter turnout in the Sunshine State.

What reporting sexual harassment taught me. Jul 30, 2018

When you report an incident of sexual harassment, you’re apparently also supposed to know how it should be prosecuted.

The more people vote, the more progressives win Jul 27, 2018

No wonder Republicans are so desperate to depress turnout.

Many women with early breast cancer may not need chemo, study finds. Jul 26, 2018

Genetic test can help determine treatment for patients with smaller-sized tumors that have not spread to the lymph nodes

On the same day, GOP lawmaker approved tax cuts, bought yacht Jul 25, 2018

The Institute on Taxation and Economic and Policy published a new report on the Republicans’ tax plan, and the degree to which it will benefit the wealthiest of the wealthy.

The complexity of simply searching for medical advice. Jul 24, 2018

This is what Michael Golebiewski at Bing calls a "data void," or search void: a situation where searching for answers about a keyword returns content produced by a niche group with a particular agenda.

FBI to Add Major Law Enforcement Database to Gun Background Check System Jul 23, 2018

The bureau is getting ready to tap National Data Exchange and its 400 million records to help screen gun buyers. Experts say it would have blocked the Charleston church shooter from obtaining his murder weapon.

Republicans in Congress just advanced a bill to protect anti-gay adoption agencies. Jul 20, 2018

The House Appropriations Committee approved the amendment Wednesday. Next, it goes to the full House.

A New Report Found A 5% Drop In Opioid Addictions And Experts Are Optimistic Jul 19, 2018

“It means that there's light at the end of the tunnel,” said one addiction expert. Opioid deaths are still on the rise, however.

Autonomous vehicles might drive cities to financial ruin. Jul 18, 2018

The "Meeting of the Minds" session raises questions on ensuring autonomous vehicles don't drive cities to financial ruin.

Just how many guns do Americans own? And why do estimates vary so widely? Jul 17, 2018

Reports show the total number of guns owned by private citizens in the United States has gone up, but so has the country’s share of the global total.

Lawmakers are worried there’s no plan to reunite > separated families Jul 16, 2018

“The worst case scenario is they’re never reunited. You have children that grow up without their parents.”

Trump tariff threat on European cars escalates global trade war. Jul 13, 2018

President Donald Trump threatened a 20 percent tariff on cars imported from the European Union.

Former McCain campaign manager quits GOP, calling it “Corrupt, indecent, and immoral” Jul 12, 2018

Steve Schmidt, longtime Republican strategist, announced this week that he is leaving the GOP.

It took 6 years for PHL airport workers to double their pay to $12 an hour. Here's how they did it Jul 11, 2018

Victory: Philly Airport workers won their union.

Gay Indiana Mayor Marks Pride By Marrying His Boyfriend Jul 10, 2018

After the nuptials, Pete Buttigieg and Chasten Glezman wore rainbow beads and posed for photos with block party revelers.

Why Central Americans flee to the U.S. despite "zero tolerance" Jul 09, 2018

Democrats’ October ‘surprise’ in the midterms? Hint: It has to do with health care costs Jun 26, 2018

An array of state and national progressive groups are already laying the groundwork to attack Republicans for expected premium increases.

Enforcing any North Korean nuclear promises won’t be easy. Jun 25, 2018

Enforcing any North Korean nuclear promises won’t be easy.

If Democrats can win here, they’re on the way to a wave Jun 22, 2018

It's an uphill battle in Michigan for Democrat Elissa Slotkin, a former CIA analyst, against two-term GOP Rep. Mike Bishop in November — but the contest could be a roadmap for her party's drive to win the House.

Supreme Court upholds Ohio voter purges. Jun 21, 2018

The 5-4 ruling found that Ohio's practice of stripping voters from its rolls if they don't vote over a six-year period and don't respond to mailed warnings did not violate a pair of federal laws.

The Next Generation Of LGBTQ Leaders Is Here Jun 20, 2018

Our nation’s youth are rising to the challenges of our present moment and showing us a way forward.

The UN wants the US to stop separating families at the border. Jun 19, 2018

"Detention is never in the best interests of the child and always constitutes a child rights violation," a spokesperson for the UN's human rights chief said on Tuesday.

Petaluma valedictorian wanted to speak out on campus sexual assault. The school cut off her mic. Jun 18, 2018

Seitz began to veer from the speech script that Petaluma High School had approved to try to address her experience with sexual assault on campus but was shut down by the school.

Two women senators will introduce a new bill about workplace harassment. Jun 15, 2018

The bill goes further than existing federal labor law.

New FBI Data Shows Active Shooters Caused Nearly 750 Casualties in 2017 Jun 08, 2018

More Americans were killed or wounded by active shooters in 2017 than in any year since the FBI began keeping track.

Working moms don’t deserve the blame for unfair work expectations Jun 07, 2018

We’re past due for a #MeToo-style national reckoning around the open secret of anti-mom bias in the workplace.

Congo Ebola outbreak turns up in a large city. That’s bad. Jun 06, 2018

Vaccines have arrived for a first round of immunization but a case in a city is a "game changer"

Pakistan Passes Historic Transgender Rights Bill Jun 05, 2018

It’s “not only unprecedented in Pakistani history, but it’s one of the most progressive laws in the whole world.”

Veterans, troops thrilled to be honored by Lightning at every game. Even the extra ones Jun 04, 2018

"I’m so excited I can’t even sleep," said Kingdon, who served on a repair ship in the Pacific during World War II.

Terry Crews Said Men Need To Hold Other Men Accountable For Their Actions Toward Women Jun 01, 2018

“This whole toxic masculinity thing is real,” Terry Crews said to BuzzFeed News.

Exclusive: 40% in U.S. can't afford middle-class basics May 31, 2018

Study finds a wide band of working U.S. households that live above the official poverty line, but below the cost of paying ordinary expenses.

WorldQuant Hedge Fund Deploys Scientists for Cancer Research May 30, 2018

Scientists will gather data to create a global map of hot spots resistant to antibiotics.

Condoleeza Rice’s advice to Trump: Leave the details of Kim negotiations ‘to people who understand all the nuance’ May 29, 2018

Former Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice's advice for President Donald Trump leading up to his planned summit with Kim Jong Un.

Florida’s Republican Governor is fighting to keep a Jim Crow-Era voting system. May 28, 2018

And it might help Rick Scott become the state's next senator.

Trump’s War on Trans Americans is About to Face a Counterattack May 25, 2018

The administration is preparing to gut health care protections for transgender people, but civil rights advocates are ready.

Senator Marc Rubio: Corporations Aren’t Investing Tax Cuts In Jobs. May 24, 2018

Businesses aren't investing their benefits from Trump administration tax cuts into their workers, despite GOP promises.

Air Pollution Kills 7 Million People a Year, WHO Reports May 23, 2018

About 90% of the world's population is being exposed to dangerous pollution.

Biology Will Be The Next Great Computing Platform. May 22, 2018

Crispr, a gene-editing tool revolutionizes how scientists can modify the DNA of human cells.

When College Tuition Goes Up, Campus Diversity Goes Down. May 21, 2018

As college tuition increases, higher education researchers are worried about a decrease in diversity.

Palliative Care Saves Money, Study Finds May 18, 2018

Comfort Care doesn't mean giving up on treatment.

Military Sexual Assault Reports Are Up For The Seventh Year In A Row. May 17, 2018

Increase in sexual assault reports in the military are seen as a sign that people are gaining confidence in the system.

Veterans Are Worried Trump Is Poised To Dismantle The VA For Good. May 16, 2018

"Just about everybody in the veterans advocacy community is freaking out."

Lance Bass: ‘I Thought I’d Never Be Able To Tell Anyone’ I Was Gay May 15, 2018

As NSYNC was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the singer opened up about his coming out experience.

Are Apprenticeships The New On-Ramp To Middle-Class Jobs? May 14, 2018

The earn-and-learn model could spread, but the Trump administration has done too little to facilitate its growth.

I’m a Teen from Newtown Who’s Fighting for Gun Control May 11, 2018

Jenny Wadhwa was in sixth grade when a gunman attacked Sandy Hook Elementary and murdered 26 of her friends and neighbors.

GOP Spending Against Obamacare Plummets in 2018 Elections May 10, 2018

Democrats are on the offense, while Republicans have largely given up on health care as a campaign issue.

This College Junior Was Shot Twice After Stopping An Attempted Sexual Assault May 09, 2018

Kyle Richard chased after a man who allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman at a Long Island house party.

Students are being prepared for jobs that no longer exist. Here’s how that could change. May 08, 2018

As automation disrupts the labor market and good middle-class jobs disappear, schools are struggling to equip students with future-proof skills.

How Science Is Solving Health Issues At All Stages Of Life May 07, 2018

Health issues hit us in different ways at different ages. Here are some big ones science and tech are helping to solve.

Pruitt’s $43,000 Secure Phone Booth Is Found to Break Spending Laws May 04, 2018

The Environmental Protection Agency violated spending laws by installing a secure privacy booth in the office of Scott Pruitt.

Florida Democrats Want Voters to Decide on a State Assault Weapons Ban in 2020 May 03, 2018

The #NeverAgain movement is working to elect candidates committed to passing stronger gun laws.

This Homeless Shelter–Based Girl Scout Troop Is Having Its First Cookie Sale May 02, 2018

“There isn’t a law that says you can’t own a business if you’re 10 years old!” a 10-year-old in the troop boldly declared.

A New Bombshell Letter Alleges “Unethical And Potentially Illegal” Acts By EPA Head Scott Pruitt May 01, 2018

The letter from congressional Democrats comes after an interview with a former staffer to the EPA administrator.

How Boston Survivors Are Staying Strong 5 Years After The Marathon Attack Apr 30, 2018

“It’s still weird to say that I was blown up. It’s still weird to say I was in a terrorist attack.”

Scientists Zoom In On Why Some Respond To Lymphoma Treatments Apr 27, 2018

New studies indicate why some patients respond more to lymphoma treatments than others.

New Jersey Is Trying To Bring Back The Individual Mandate Apr 26, 2018

Two bills pass to counteract changes to the Affordable Care Act by the Trump administration.

A Man Went on a Deadly Rampage With a Stolen Gun at an Oregon Mall. His Victims’ Families Are Now Pushing for a Safe-Storage Law. Apr 25, 2018

A proposed ballot initiative in the Beaver State would require gun owners to lock up their weapons - and be liable if their unsecured firearms are stolen and used to harm others.

National Park Service Drops Plan For $40 Fee Hike. $5 Instead. Apr 24, 2018

The National Park Service will not be doubling the entrance fee as previously planned.

Report: Robots Steadily Erode Wages Apr 23, 2018

Automation happens in steps that steadily erode the value of jobs.

Kids Are Suing Governor Rick Scott To Force Florida To Take Action On Climate Change Apr 20, 2018

"Gov. Scott says he's not a scientist. Well, neither are most of the people that are forced to take action because the state is failing us."

North Korea's mystery train: Drab on the outside, 'opulent' on the inside Apr 06, 2018

The green train used for North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's surprise visit to China was once his father's luxurious official transport.

California, Other States Sue Over Citizenship Question On Next Census Apr 05, 2018

California and other states that could lose congressional representation and federal funding challenge the proposed 2020 census question.

A New Congressional Map Doesn't Solve Gerrymandering. Apr 04, 2018

Here's how Pennsylvania advocates want to reform the redistricting process.

Exclusive: ‘Redirecting' extremists away from radical content Apr 03, 2018

A promising effort in directing would-be white nationalist and ISIS sympathizers away from radical content.

Why A Judicial Race In Wisconsin Is A Big Deal For Midterms Apr 02, 2018

The first statewide election in the major battleground state could offer real insight into whether Democrats can really create a "blue wave," and how Republicans might be able to stop them.

The Parkland Kids’ Gun Reform Platform, Explained Mar 30, 2018

Here’s what else to know about the Parkland students’ prescriptions for gun safety:

What's next for cancer immunotherapies Mar 29, 2018

Researchers are looking to leverage their understanding of what's working and what's not in patients receiving this class of drugs.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico Resigns Mar 28, 2018

Deputy Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini asked to form a new government.

Robots are shifting income from workers to owners Mar 27, 2018

Machines are creating more wealth, but workers are not getting their usual cut of the pie, Autor told Axios.

In a Single Day, Two Unintentional Shootings by Armed School Staff on Campus Mar 26, 2018

Trump and other NRA-aligned Republicans’ response to the Parkland shooting has been pushing for more armed school employees.

Putin Will Undoubtedly Win Re-Election. But He Has Plenty To Be Nervous About. Mar 23, 2018

Voter apathy is high and the opposition movement continues to gather steam.

Man Who Stayed Free While Rape Kit Went Untested Is Accused Of 2015 Murder Mar 22, 2018

Keith Kenard Asberry Jr., 33, of Antioch was charged Friday in the March 2015 killing in Albany of Randhir Kaur.

Why The U.S. Spends So Much On Health Care Mar 21, 2018

Three important concepts our political system hasn't internalized.

Tillerson’s Ouster Could Kill the Iran Nuclear Deal Mar 20, 2018

The secretary of state’s would-be replacement, Mike Pompeo, is an ardent hawk who says the agreement is ‘disastrous.’

Students Across The Country Had Powerful Messages Of Solidarity For The Parkland Shooting Survivors Mar 19, 2018

"We love you and we support you so much."

Gun Control Support Surges In Polls Mar 09, 2018

Support for stricter gun laws has spiked in polls conducted after the fatal South Florida school shooting, hitting its highest level in at least a quarter-century.

Yet Another Reporter Has Been Killed For Investigating Corruption. This Time His Girlfriend Was Too. Mar 08, 2018

Jan Kuciak was found shot in the chest for investigating corruption. His girlfriend was also killed.

Golden State Warriors Skip White House, Take Students To African American Museum Instead Mar 07, 2018

“We’re not going to politicize anything. We’re going to hang out with some kids.”

Lowe's offers $2,500 to employees who learn a trade Mar 06, 2018

In one of the hardest times to hire skilled workers in decades, Lowe's is running a pilot program offering $2,500 to its own employees if they will learn a master trade, such as electrician or plumber.

Major Gun Retailers Are Raising The Age For Buying Guns To 21 In Response To The Florida Shooting Mar 05, 2018

Two of the nation's largest gun sellers said they were taking the steps in response to the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

The Very Brave Students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High Mar 02, 2018

The students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High want you to know who was taken from their community. So let us start there.

Trump Infrastructure Plan: You Pay for It Mar 01, 2018

A breakdown of the $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan and what it means.

I’m a Florida Teacher in the Era of School Shootings. What Happens in My Classroom During a Lockdown Drill Should Horrify Americans. Feb 28, 2018

In the aftermath of Parkland, teachers across the nation are starting to speak.

The Least Connected People In America Feb 27, 2018

Nowhere is the 'digital divide' more extreme than on tribal lands. Will Washington's solution fix the problem?

Czech President Targeted In Russian Bid To Stop Hacker’s U.S. Extradition Feb 26, 2018

The Czech Republic’s pro-Russia president, Milos Zeman, appears to be the latest medium through which Moscow is attempting to thwart the extradition to the U.S. of Russian hacker Yevgeniy Nikulin.

This Terrible Flu Season: What You Need To Know Feb 23, 2018

Why this flu is particularly resistant and what's next.

13 Russians Have Been Charged With Meddling In The 2016 Election. Here's What We Know. Feb 22, 2018

All 13 Russians — along with the infamous troll farm they worked for and the companies that funded it — have been charged with defrauding the United States.

This Is What It’s Like The Day After There’s A Mass Shooting At Your School Feb 21, 2018

A teenage couple wakes up in grief.

1 Neo-Nazi Group. 5 Murders In 8 Months. Feb 13, 2018

The Atomwaffen Division has emerged as one of the most disturbing and volatile hate groups in America.

Pennsylvania GOP Leader Defies Court Order in Attempt to Preserve Partisan Gerrymander Feb 12, 2018

Through a letter from his lawyers, Scarnati flatly declared that he “will not be turning over any data identified in the Court’s Orders.”

How Not to Design Russia Sanctions Feb 09, 2018

Russians met the much-anticipated “Kremlin Report” with relief, mockery, and confusion.

Trump Wants To Limit Family Reunification Immigration. Here's What That Would Mean. Feb 08, 2018

In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, Trump again called for restrictions on what he calls "chain migration." Such restrictions would hit Asians and Mexicans particularly hard.

Why a North Korea Hawk Couldn't Find a Home in the Trump Administration Feb 07, 2018

Victor Cha signals that the president is seriously considering military action.

This Is How Cutting EU Immigration Will Hit The UK Economy, According To The Government's Leaked Analysis Feb 06, 2018

The January 2018 Brexit analysis seen by BuzzFeed News shows the cost of falling EU migration would more than wipe out the economic boost of a US trade deal.

The Erosion Of Worker Compensation Feb 05, 2018

American workers have not seen their wages grow in tandem with the success of their employers.

TSA Confiscated a Record Number of Guns From Travelers in 2017 Feb 02, 2018

A record number of guns seized from traveler's carry-on luggage in 2017.

Meet The Company Trying To Democratize Clinical Trials With AI Feb 01, 2018

It practically takes a medical degree to find the right clinical trial. But new tools powered by machine learning could make them more accessible.

Ertz Family’s Love Shines In Spotlight Jan 31, 2018

For Jack and Julie, the foundation of their union isn’t their athletic prowess, but on-field success has been a constant since they met in the spring of 2012.

This Is What It's Like To Be Your Country's First Potential Winter Olympic Athletes Jan 30, 2018

Repping your country in a sport it doesn't recognize is difficult.

Ballistics Imaging Helped Phoenix Police Solve 9 Fatal Shootings. Why Don’t More Departments Make Better Use of It? Jan 29, 2018

A national database of ballistic images that matches guns and shell casings recovered by police — is not new. But experts say it’s a tool that some departments are still using poorly.

These Scientists Think Twitter Can Be A Misery Hole Because Of People's Circadian Rhythms Jan 26, 2018

A new paper from researchers at the University of Bristol has found that there are clear trends in how grumpy people are on Twitter at different times of the day, and it changes by season.

The ATF Takes a First Step Toward Reclassifying Bump Stocks Jan 25, 2018

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives posted a document that asks manufacturers and retailers how they would be affected if the devices were regulated as machine guns.

Mass Shootings Are On The Rise. So Are Classes On How To Avoid Them Jan 24, 2018

"The old-school approach of closing the door, locking it and turning out the lights just doesn’t always work anymore."

Anger grows and hope fades as Puerto Rico’s ground zero remains without power. Jan 23, 2018

It has been three months since Hurricane Maria entered Puerto Rico like a battering ram through Humacao, sweeping through this southeastern coastal city and into the island’s history as its worst natural disaster.

5 Immuno-Oncology Developments To Watch In 2018 Jan 22, 2018

What’s on tap for immuno-oncology in 2018? Here are some developments worth keeping an eye on in the new year.

74 Things That Blew Our Minds in 2017 Jan 19, 2018

The Atlantic’s science, technology, and health reporters learned a lot this year.

2018: The Year We Fight Back Jan 18, 2018

Why this new year calls for cautious optimism.

The Biggest Threats to China’s Economy in 2018 Jan 17, 2018

China’s economy begins 2018 facing what its own leaders call three years of "critical battles."

Blood Test May Identify Which Breast Cancers Will Recur Jan 16, 2018

A blood test five years after breast cancer treatment helped identify some women who were more likely to relapse, long before a lump or other signs appeared, a preliminary study found.

The Great, Overlooked Tax Policy for Getting People to Work Jan 15, 2018

Yet more evidence piles up for effectiveness of the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Hundreds Of Powerful Women In Hollywood Have Launched A Plan To Fight Sexual Harassment Jan 12, 2018

Reese Witherspoon and Shonda Rhimes are among more than 300 top entertainment executives who have come together to fight sexual harassment in workplaces.

Eagles Have Rare Playoff Advantage; They Need To Make This Happen Jan 11, 2018

"All these guys have to understand that this might be it. This opportunity might not come again for anybody. So, let’s step it up, have a great two weeks of practice, and get ready.”

Kim Jong Un's Trap for South Korea Jan 10, 2018

An offer of dialogue from the North could be an effort to split the U.S.-South Korea alliance.

After disappointing 2016, new drug approvals roared back to life in 2017 Jan 09, 2018

New drug approvals all but screeched to a halt in 2016, but the FDA wasted no time in 2017, signing off on 12 drugs in the first quarter alone.

What American-History Classes Aren't Teaching Jan 08, 2018

Despite efforts to require lessons on civil rights, outdated textbooks in the Mississippi school system indicate little has changed.

How Affordable Care Act Cutbacks Will Hurt Minority Communities Jan 04, 2018

After the Trump administration cut the Affordable Care Act federal insurance enrollment period in half, people are scrambling to get insurance but the cutbacks to the program could have a disproportionate effect on minority communities.

More Officials Are Stepping Up Efforts to Ensure Domestic Abusers Relinquish Their Guns Jan 03, 2018

Politicians and law enforcement officials across the country are beginning to experiment with new approaches to reducing domestic violence and gun deaths by forcing abusers who aren’t allowed to own guns to actually surrender weapons still in their possession.

Trump National Security Strategy Isn’t the Slightest Bit Worried About Threat of Climate Change Jan 02, 2018

Climate change is apparently no longer a threat to U.S. national security. Or at least, it’s not one significant enough for mention in the White House’s National Security Strategy unveiled Monday.

After Wine Country fires, victims confront emotional ruins: ‘We have a long way to go’ Dec 29, 2017

Sonoma County has plunged into a period that trauma psychologists call disillusionment.

Impatient With Colleges, Employers Design Their Own Courses Dec 28, 2017

As Americans faith in higher education is declining, employers complain it is producing less students with the skills they need.

You (and most of the millions of holiday travelers you encounter) are washing your hands wrong Dec 27, 2017

Not all bathrooms are clean, which poses a problem for travelers trying to stay away from germs.

No Family Is Safe From This Epidemic Dec 21, 2017

"As an admiral I helped run the most powerful military on Earth, but I couldn't save my son from the scourge of opioid addiction."

The Fight Over the CFPB Reveals the Broken State of American Politics Dec 20, 2017

Democrats created an agency insulated from political institutions they no longer trust—and Trump seems determined to validate their fears.

Top Official In Charge Of State Department Redesign Quits Job Dec 19, 2017

Maliz Beams quit after three months on the job, a spokesperson tells BuzzFeed News. The departure comes as Rex Tillerson's overhaul of the department faces stiff opposition in Congress.

More Americans Are Worried About Their Finances Dec 18, 2017

Despite record market highs, low wage increases and rising debt have U.S. workers on edge, a new survey finds.

Rebuilding After A Wildfire And Waiting For The Next One Dec 15, 2017

Residents of Santa Rosa's Coffey Park neighborhood, leveled by last month's wildfire, would like things to be just like they used to—skeptics be damned.

A New Bird Species Is Seen Emerging In Real Time Dec 14, 2017

For the first time, scientists have directly documented a new species evolving in the wild.

North Korea Can Now Hit Washington With A Missile, And We're Going To Have To Live With That Dec 13, 2017

Recent missile testing puts Washington D.C., New York City, and all of continental United States within North Korea's reach.

How Bots Broke The FCC's Public Comment System Dec 12, 2017

The net neutrality comment debacle illustrates a central challenge of managing open platforms in an age of automation.

The Most Promising Cancer Treatments In A Century Have Arrived - But Not For Everyone Dec 11, 2017

Immunotherapies can be extremely effective in treating cancer, but only in certain patients.

This Gene Editing Tech Might Be Too Dangerous To Unleash Dec 08, 2017

Entomologist Omar Akbari is designing a technology speeds up evolution by quickly forcing genetic modifications - but is this technology safe?

There Were 7 Mass-Casualty Shootings In The Week After Sutherland Springs Dec 07, 2017

In the span of a week following the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, seven other mass casualty incidents occurred across the country.

The FCC's Latest Moves Could Worsen The Digital Divide Dec 06, 2017

The Federal Communications Commission are making it harder for poor and rural Americans to access telecom services.

Twitter Is Still Trying And Failing To Solve Its White Supremacy Problem Dec 05, 2017

Twitter takes steps to deal with white supremacists and hate speech on the social platform.

Joe Biden: We Are Living Through A Battle For The Soul Of This Nation Dec 04, 2017

Joe Biden speaks on the days that followed the violence and hateful events in Charlottesville, Virginia. We Are Living Through A Battle For The Soul Of This Nation, an op-ed originally published in The Atlantic.

Here's What Happened In The Hours After Hurricane Harvey Hit A Chemical Plant, According To A Staff Log Dec 01, 2017

A staff log obtained by BuzzFeed News gives a tense account of what happened after Hurricane Harvey drowned the Arkema chemical plant outside of Houston, Texas.

For Six Minutes, Rancho Temaha Gunman Tried To Shoot His Way Into Elementary School Nov 30, 2017

Teachers and staff at Rancho Tehama Elementary School implemented well rehearsed lockdown procedures that saved lives from a gunman who tried to shoot his way into the California elementary school.

U.S. Sets Rules On Stem Cell Therapies Nov 29, 2017

The Food and Drug Administration announces long awaited regulations for stem cell research and treatments.

How Chicago Created 'Community College' For Special Ed Students Nov 28, 2017

Schools like Southside Occupational Academy are helping young people with disabilities transition from high school to independent living.

These Climate Change Skeptics Have The Trump Administration's Ear. Here's Their Wishlist. Nov 27, 2017

Several federal officials attend an anergy conference hosted by the conservative Heartland Institute. The group of climate skeptics is celebrating Trump's environmental rollbacks and aiming for even bigger policy changes.

Mayors To Young America: 'Can We Talk?' Nov 24, 2017

The nations most vibrant cities are the ones millennials choose to live in. But America's mayors are split on the best way to attract them - and keep them happy.

Preserving Philly Stoops And Stoop Culture, Into The Future Nov 23, 2017

Artist, Kaitlin Pomerantz, displays salvaged city stoops and explores ways to preserve history and community stories.

An Iowa Teenager Didn't Wreck His State's Health Care Market. Here's Who Did. Nov 22, 2017

A case study in Obamacare success and failure

Yemen Has Been Cut Off From The World. This Is What Yemenis Need You To Know Nov 21, 2017

"All entries to Yemen are closed. We will die, we will die."

12 Facts That Show How Guns Make Domestic Violence Even Deadlier Nov 20, 2017

A statistical guide to firearms, intimate partner abuse, and the children, parents, and police who become victims, too.

Trump Alienates America's Allies And Hands Iran A Victory Nov 17, 2017

Trumps desire to tear up one of Obama's top national security achievements: the nuclear accord with Iran.

Mainers Vote To Expand Medicaid Under Obamacare Nov 16, 2017

The expansion will extend health coverage to 70,000 low income people.

Too Many U.S. Service Members Are Returning Home To Unemployment Nov 15, 2017

Our obligation to veterans and their families does not end when they take off the uniform.

Transgender Democrat Danica Roem Makes History, Defeats Notorious Anti-LGBTQ Incumbent Nov 14, 2017

Danica Roem defeated Bob Marshall, known anti-LGBTQ advocate, for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates.

How Cancer Survival Rates Have Changed Since The 70's Nov 13, 2017

More people are surviving cancer diagnosis today than in the 1970's, but the survival rates are still low for several kinds.

How "Big Data" Went Bust Nov 10, 2017

A look into what happened to the big data revolution and the future of data, analytics, and algorithms.

Doctors Have Trouble Diagnosing Alzheimer's. AI Doesn't. Nov 09, 2017

Algorithms can look at brain scans of people exhibiting memory loss and tell who will develop Alzheimer's disease and who won't.

Scientists Identify New Gene Variations Linked To Breast Cancer Nov 08, 2017

The new discoveries could help predict whether or not women are at risk based on their genetics.

How Russians Attempted To Use Instagram To Influence Native Americans Nov 07, 2017

"Dear racists in America," began one Instagram meme shared by the now suspended account, @Native_Americans_United, which is believed to be connected to a Russian troll farm.

How To Ensure The Fourth Industrial Revolution is ‘Made in the USA’ Nov 06, 2017

The US needs to figure out what it will make tomorrow and invest heavily in it.

Finally, We Learn Why Chad Is on the Travel Ban List. It’s Not Good. Nov 03, 2017

Inside the Trump administration's decision to include an important regional counter terrorism partner on the latest edition of the travel ban.

Trump Uses Americans' Healthcare As A Bargaining Chip Nov 02, 2017

Reducing Americans’ access to health care as a political maneuver is a callous act by a president who once promised better coverage.

'Katrina Brain': The Invisible Long-Term Toll of Megastorms Nov 01, 2017

Long after a big hurricane blows through, its effects hammer the mental-health system.

School district pulls To Kill a Mockingbird Oct 31, 2017

Behind the Biloxi school district’s decision to remove To Kill a Mockingbird from its junior-high reading list.

The Las Vegas shooter’s accessories Oct 30, 2017

There is a whole class of products designed to make semiautomatic guns automatic.

Do people like government ‘nudges’? Study says: Yes Oct 27, 2017

Some skeptics have raised concerns that nudging can be akin to manipulation. Research shows most people disagree – and welcome nudges that help them live better lives.

Uber and Lyft haven't revolutionized the American city - yet Oct 26, 2017

According to a new, multi-city study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft might not be taking cars off the road at all.

Trump is wrecking the healthcare system and hurting the GOP Oct 25, 2017

The president's latest move against the Affordable Care Act puts Republicans in a political bind.

A fire department in Puerto Rico is now powered by solar Oct 24, 2017

It's a matter of life and death.

From the VP: Ending sexual assault on campus Oct 23, 2017

An essay about my fight to end sexual assault on campus.

Venture Capitalists invest record amount into health care startups Oct 20, 2017

Venture capitalists already have invested more into U.S. life sciences companies in 2017 than in any other prior year, according to data released today by PitchBook and the National Venture Capital Association.

Blade Runner’s chillingly prescient vision of the future Oct 19, 2017

Looking back at the original theatrical release of “Blade Runner” – just as its sequel, “Blade Runner 2049” opens in theaters – the original’s ambivalence about technology and its chillingly prescient vision of corporate attempts to control human feelings is striking.

14 facts crucial to understanding gun violence in America Oct 18, 2017

What's been learned after two years on the beat.

Rural hospitals are dying and pregnant women are paying the price Oct 17, 2017

Heavily reliant on Medicaid dollars, small hospitals shut down maternity wards just to stay afloat.

Governments, car companies must resolve their competing goals for self-driving cars Oct 16, 2017

As federal regulations for self-driving cars advance in congressional votes and the U.S. Department of Transportation issues guidelines, an important part of real progress will be how everyone involved approaches some inherent conflicts.

ACA supporters to sign people up themselves Oct 13, 2017

Supporters of the Affordable Care Act are ready to roll out a new campaign encouraging people to buy insurance — an effort they hope will make up for at least some of the cuts the Trump administration has made to enrollment outreach.

Smart diplomacy, not Twitter bluster, on North Korea Oct 12, 2017

Smart diplomacy backed by the threat of force, not Twitter bluster, is the way to deal with Kim Jong Un.

How breast cancer gene mutations raise risk of tumors Oct 11, 2017

Scientists say they've spotted how mutations in the BRCA1 gene can trigger breast cancer.

Huge genetic study to search for custom treatments Oct 10, 2017

In a quest to end cookie-cutter health care, researchers are getting ready to recruit more than 1 million people for an unprecedented study to learn how our genes, environments and lifestyles interact — and to finally develop custom ways to prevent and treat disease.

How bacteria could protect tumors from anticancer drugs Oct 09, 2017

Cancers have unwitting allies: the healthy cells that surround them.

The importance of wetlands in hurricane defense Oct 06, 2017

As communities rebuild after hurricanes, study shows wetlands can significantly reduce property damage.

Beyond defiance, Roy Moore is dangerous Oct 05, 2017

He twice lost his job for denying the supremacy of the Constitution. Is that a message the people of Alabama support?

Brexit's Irish question Oct 04, 2017

How do you impose an EU frontier across a small island without the complex compromises that have ended a thirty-year conflict?

The geography of haves and have nots Oct 03, 2017

Economic prosperity is concentrated in America's elite zip codes, but economic stability outside of those communities is rapidly deteriorating.

U.S. earthquake preparedness is stuck in beta Oct 02, 2017

The United States needs a real earthquake warning system.

Teaching persistence Sep 30, 2017

Babies can learn the value of persistence by watching grownups stick with a challenge.

Being sure you're right makes you weaker Sep 28, 2017

If you want to change minds on, say, vaccines or politics, you have to be open to your opponent's viewpoint.

Flint's crisis causes uptick in miscarriages Sep 27, 2017

Another hint that the U.S. ought to quit using lead pipes for water.

Looking for kindness Sep 26, 2017

As the world goes mad, there seem to be more and more small acts of kindness.

Republicans peddle healthcare nonsense Sep 25, 2017

Graham-Cassidy isn't just a transfer of resources from Washington to the states. It's an assault on people who need help.

Seniors and the storm Sep 22, 2017

Older victims of Hurricane Harvey may need special attention as Texas recovers.

The Erie Canal Infrastructure Model Sep 21, 2017

If you want to get something done, tell them who it will benefit.

How the CFPB Should Respond to Equifax Sep 20, 2017

The best possible argument for regulating credit agencies more aggressively.

Outrage in Florida Sep 19, 2017

No Floridian should survive the hurricane only to die in the heat.

Time To Talk Climate Change Sep 18, 2017

Now is exactly the time to have that discussion about climate change.

The Untold Environmental Crisis Sep 15, 2017

The world is facing a global sand crisis that is damaging the environment.

I Came to America When I Was 3. What Am I Supposed To Do In Mexico? Sep 14, 2017

My parents didn't teach me Spanish. I have an Alabama accent, and I have no memories of Mexico. Still, the president thinks it's a good idea to deport me.

Closing Tech's Gender Gap Sep 13, 2017

The status quo is an enormous waste of human potential.

Facebook Undermines Its Own Effort To Fight Fake News Sep 12, 2017

A once-touted plan to fact-check stories is being hindered by the company’s refusal to share information.

Hurricane Irma: A Practically Impossible Storm Sep 11, 2017

If Harvey was a perfect storm, Irma is an almost impossible one.

Harvey's Heroes Sep 08, 2017

Louisiana's 'Cajun Navy' Rescues Texas Flood Victims With Duck Hunting Boats

Want A Job? It's Still About Education Sep 07, 2017

Specialized training is becoming more and more important in todays job market.

The Reality Beneath Trump's Tax Reforms Sep 06, 2017

While he emphasizes benefits to regular taxpayers, much of the push is about cutting corporate rates.

Harvey Is What Climate Change Looks Like Sep 05, 2017

It’s time to open our eyes and prepare for the world that’s coming.

Hard Rain And A Hard Lesson For Houston. Sep 04, 2017

Harvey Wasn't Just Bad Weather. It Was Bad City Planning

Tracing The Sources Of Today's Russian Cyberthreat Sep 01, 2017

How did Russia become such a source of hacking activity?

The Eclipse That United Red And Blue America Aug 31, 2017

A celestial event succeeded where so many politicians have failed.

How Noncompete Clauses Clash With US Labor Laws. Aug 30, 2017

The history of noncompete clauses and their stifling effects on American workers.

Questions Remain About Trumps Afghanistan Strategy Aug 29, 2017

Trump's new Afghanistan strategy gets one thing right but questions still remain.

Inside A Camp Muslim Kids Can Call Their Own Aug 28, 2017

A summer camp where Muslim kids can figure out how to be "Muslim in America"

Silicon Valley Startup Grail Sees Hope For Cancer Blood Test Aug 25, 2017

A game changing test for early detection in cancer.

Fear Of A Robot Planet Aug 24, 2017

Humans have been terrified of automatons for centuries. But where would we be without them? What the rise of machines could teach us about ourselves and about humanity.

The Seeds Of The Alt-Right Aug 23, 2017

The origin of America's emergent right wing populist movement.

Remembering Heather Heyer Aug 22, 2017

Mother of Charlottesville victim Heather Heyer: "I'm proud of what she did." Susan Bro views her daughters death as a rallying cry for justice.

Inside The Chaos And Hate At Charlottesville Aug 21, 2017

Saturday's alt-right rally was violent from the start. Then it got even worse.

The Doctor Will Analyze You Now Aug 18, 2017

A health center for native Alaskans brought mental and physical care under one roof, with impressive results. Why isn’t it more popular?

College Is For The Rich, Now More Than Ever Aug 17, 2017

Higher education is increasingly out of reach for many low-income, working-class and middle-class Americans.

Measuring Up US Infrastructure Against Other Countries Aug 16, 2017

How does infrastructure in the US compare to that of the rest of the world? It depends on who you ask.

The Real History Of American Immigration Aug 15, 2017

Stephen Millers selective American history. Trumps break with tradition may be good or bad, but it's definitely different.

2016 Confirmed As Planet's Hottest Year Aug 14, 2017

The report is the most comprehensive assessment of climate change released by the Trump administration.

McCains Reservoir Of Resilience Aug 11, 2017

Glioblastoma, a formidable foe, faces a worthy opponent in John McCain as research to cure the aggressive cancer continues.

Nuns Help The Fight Against Trumpcare Aug 10, 2017

There's a place for religion in the progressive movement.

Environmental Regulation Makes America Great Aug 09, 2017

Before there was climate change denialism, there was lead paint denialism.

How Trump's Nominee For The Fed Could Turn Central Banking On It's Head Aug 08, 2017

Trump's nominee, Randal Quarles, could radically change how the central banking system operates.

NASA Has A Way To Cut Your Flight Time In Half Aug 07, 2017

The space agency's supersonic plane design could be quiet enough to lift the long-standing ban on overland travel, if it makes it to production.

Mexico City is killing parking spaces. Pay attention America. Aug 04, 2017

Mexico City is getting rid of parking spaces and it could be a model for cities everywhere.

This Physicist Invented A Cancer-Killing Laser That Could One Day Replace Chemo Aug 03, 2017

A future for treating cancerous tumors locally and an end to the painful experience of chemotherapy.

"We Just Don't Really Matter" - How To Break Through In The Trump Era Aug 02, 2017

In the age of Trump, global players — from tech companies to governments — have to shout.

Here's Why Yellen's Fed Cares About America's Opioid Epidemic Aug 01, 2017

Fed officials are bringing up America's addiction crisis. Abuse is both an economic symptom and driver of labor problems.

Why We Need To Save The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Jul 31, 2017

An agency that has your back, but it's future is uncertain.

Hyperloops First Real Test Is A Whooshing Success Jul 28, 2017

A successful test for Hyperloop and one step closer to an entirely new means of transportation.

Tech Industry Needs To Build A Diversity Pipeline Jul 27, 2017

The best advocates for diversity in tech are companies current minority employees.

Washington Will Be The First State To Alert Victims When A Domestic Abuser Tries To Buy A Gun Jul 26, 2017

"It's a matter of life and death," says one survivor.

Maryam Mirzakhani was a role model for more than just her mathematics Jul 25, 2017

An Iranian, a woman, an immigrant, and a math genius whose example is helping redefine women's status in science and math.

America's Rich Will Get Richer, It's Poor Will Get Poorer With Obamacare Repeal Jul 24, 2017

Adding 22 million to the ranks of the uninsured will further widen income inequality.

Cordray Takes On Wall Street With Consumer Protection Rule Jul 21, 2017

With a new rule in place, consumers can band together against financial institutions.

How Climate Change Denial Threatens National Security Jul 20, 2017

Climate change denial as a threat multiplier, making it harder for the US military to conduct operations.

The Heartland: Life And Loss In Steel City. Part 2 Jul 19, 2017

How the heartland is grappling with industrial decline.

The Heartland: Life And Loss In Steel City Part 1 Jul 18, 2017

How the heartland is grappling with industrial decline.

It's A Good Time To Listen To Young Lincoln Jul 17, 2017

A 28-year old future president saw respect for law as the cure for divisive passions.

These Truckers Work Alongside The Coders Trying To Eliminate Their Jobs Jul 14, 2017

At the autonomous driving startup Starsky Robotics, the present and future of U.S. employment ride in the same cab.

Volvos Electric Car Plan Isn't As Bold Or Crazy As It Seems Jul 13, 2017

Volvos move to electric isn't as much of a gamble as it seems.

Sexual Harassment Is Backfiring In Silicon Valley, Finally Jul 12, 2017

Women are speaking out because they no longer fear retaliation, and bad behavior is having consequences.

The Good Guy With A Gun Theory, Debunked Jul 11, 2017

Analyzing 37 years of data, a Stanford team finds no basis for a theory at the heart of the modern gun-rights movement.

America's 100 Other Declarations Of Independence Jul 10, 2017

The document we celebrate today wasn't just the work of Thomas Jefferson's individual genius. Everyone was doing it.

China Rethinks Its Global Role In The Age Of Trump Jul 07, 2017

Beijing is getting more involved as the U.S. turns inward. That's not quite the same as world leadership.

Mayors Have Message For Donald Trump: If You Won't Lead US Climate Fight, We Will Jul 06, 2017

Mayors of more than 1,400 cities passed resolutions this week supporting a transition to 100 percent renewable energy and other climate initiatives.

Children Will Suffer The Most From Healthcare Cuts Jul 05, 2017

Medicaid and American children. How will the Senate health bill affect children on Medicaid?

The Supreme Court's Chance To End The Gerrymander Jul 04, 2017

Partisan redistricting efforts undermine the ideal of "fair and effective representation for all citizens."

Is Your Job About To Disappear? Jul 03, 2017

What automation means for your job. The industries that are most at stake.

Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Potentially Monumental Political Gerrymandering Case Jun 30, 2017

The case could dramatically impact the way states draw electoral districts.

Geography of Poverty Jun 29, 2017

A journey through forgotten America.

The Senate Health Bill Is A Disaster For The Opioid Crisis Jun 28, 2017

The bill takes away a main tool in the fight against Opioid addiction.

Take It Down A Notch America Jun 27, 2017

The rhetoric is too hot in Washington. And Peoria. And everywhere else.

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