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‘The United States Is Abdicating’

14 Oct 2026
35m
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The global order established after World War II is fracturing as American hegemony wanes and China emerges as a peer power. This transition shifts the world from a unipolar structure to a more complex, multipolar landscape where middle powers like Canada, Brazil, and South Africa increasingly assert their own interests...

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Republicans Have the Money. Democrats Have the Momentum.

10 Oct 2026
34m
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The Problem With Hegseth’s Pentagon

07 Oct 2026
31m
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Cornell and the Age of Impunity

03 Oct 2026
44m
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America Used to Be Cool. What Happened?

30 Sep 2026
41m
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Will the Midterms Bring a Political Realignment?

26 Sep 2026
34m
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The Wild West of A.I. Needs to End. Here’s How.

24 Sep 2026
35m
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Artificial intelligence requires a robust government regulatory framework to mitigate existential risks and prevent the misuse of increasingly autonomous systems. While the technology offers transformative potential, its rapid, unchecked development—characterized by rogue agents and potential security threats—demands o...

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Trump’s Political Instincts ‘Are Clearly Fading’

19 Sep 2026
36m
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Donald Trump’s increasing detachment from reality manifests through his reliance on AI-generated imagery and a persistent, self-aggrandizing narrative that mirrors his long-standing political persona. Unlike the concerns surrounding Joe Biden’s age, Trump’s behavior reflects a deepening of his existing tendencies, rein...

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Why We Can’t Stop Arguing About S.S.R.I.s

16 Sep 2026
42m
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Our Increasingly Insecure President

12 Sep 2026
34m
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How Roy Cohn Shaped Trump — and America

09 Sep 2026
36m
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Best Of: Our Health Care System Isn’t Built for You to Get Old

02 Sep 2026
23m
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Best Of: The Aesthetic That Explains American Identity Now

27 Aug 2026
32m
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The Right Is Rethinking MAGA. The Left Is Rethinking ‘Woke.’

22 Aug 2026
42m
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How Are the Democrats’ Midterm Dreams Shaping Up?

15 Aug 2026
40m
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Why the U.S. Economy Needs A.I. — Bubble or Not

12 Aug 2026
41m
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Hello, Democrats? Are You Listening?

08 Aug 2026
36m
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Have We Turned Personality Into Diagnosis?

05 Aug 2026
38m
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The surge in adult self-diagnosis for neurodivergent conditions like ADHD and autism reflects a broader cultural shift toward psychological labeling, accelerated by pandemic-induced social isolation and algorithmic influence. While formal diagnoses provide essential access to medical treatment and accommodations, the p...

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What Happens to America’s Political Parties After Trump?

01 Aug 2026
34m
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Is More Data About Your Body Actually Good for You?

29 Jul 2026
37m
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