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No one has been held accountable for the catastrophic Afghanistan withdrawal
Who’s to blame for Afghanistan’s tragedy? Everyone.
Afghanistan’s staggering set of crises, explained
A year after Kabul’s fall and the US’s withdrawal, the economy remains in free fall, and the country faces a near-constant humanitarian disaster.
What nuclear secrets could Trump have possibly taken?
A nuclear weapons historian explains why it’s so hard to know what material Trump took.
How capitalism ensnared some of its radical critics
Postmodernism could’ve been revolutionary. But neoliberalism neutered it.
Why monkeypox is a repeat of the data mistakes made with Covid-19
Accurate data is critical for public health, and the US doesn’t have it.
How Beyoncé became Beyoncé in 3 not-at-all-easy steps
From surprise albums to Beychella to "Break My Soul": Behind the singer’s 10-year journey to cultural dominance.
California could transform how fast food workers are treated
The restaurant industry is fighting hard against a labor bill making its way through the California legislature.
It’s probably time to clean your filters
Stop breathing in dirty air and drinking cloudy water. Change your dang filters.
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The Island of Explained: Listen up!
Kiarra and Izii are having an argument when they are unexpectedly transported to the Island of Explained. There, they meet an Engin-Ear and a magical unicorn who teach them how hearing works and why actively listening with empathy is key to resolving arguments between friends.