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4 looming foreign policy crises that could derail Biden’s agenda early on
Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Afghanistan could cause short-term problems for Biden’s long-term global agenda.
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Pop culture’s department stores taught us what to want
In movies like Splash, Miracle on 34th Street, and The Women, the department store is where we go to learn middle-class values.
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Giving Tuesday, explained
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Why Trump taking credit for the Covid-19 vaccines could be a good thing
After he leaves office, he can help convince his supporters to get vaccinated for Covid-19.
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The pandemic is changing college. Let’s reconsider GPAs while we’re at it.
American higher education, with its focus on grades and metrics, often trains students for a lifetime of capitalist service — whether they want it or not.
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“The stakes are life and death”: Addiction treatment’s Covid-19 challenge
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These are the charities where your money will do the most good
Don't give where it feels good. Give to people who need it the most.
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Trump’s attempt to overturn the election result has sputtered out
His lawsuits have flopped, certifications are proceeding on schedule, and state legislatures aren’t seriously trying to interfere.
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The death of the department store and the American middle class
The collapse of America’s middle class crushed department stores. Amazon and the pandemic are the final blows.
