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Americans Are Tired of Political Parties. This Approach Offers Hope.
What Do Asian American and Pacific Islander Voters Want in 2026?
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The Cost of Beauty: Inside the Broken Promise of Cosmetology School
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The Endless Consequences of Endless War
In the documentary If You Can Ever Get Back, the filmmakers invite viewers into conversations and questions about the post-9/11 wars.
What Does it Mean to Celebrate Black History Month in 2022?
As we begin February 2022, our staff mulls over the different feelings that come with celebrating Black History Month.
Are State-sponsored Cyber Attacks Covered by Your Insurance?
Merck pharmaceutical company wants its insurance company to pay for damages from the NotPetya malware hit.
Remembering the King: The Civil Rights Icon鈥檚 Legacy
Melody Frierson gives her recommendations of things to read and watch this MLK Day weekend to help push his legacy forward.
Leaving Home, the Search for a Better Life
Thousands flee their homes and risk their lives in search of safe haven. Many don鈥檛 make it, but those in fear of home don鈥檛 fear that risk.
Can Governing Well Save Our Democracy?
Developing local solutions, through co-governance, that can help the larger federal government create richer public engagement.
Democracy鈥檚 Big Threat: The Tech Extremism Behind January 6
A year after the attack on the Capitol, we鈥檙e uncovering what led to the January 6 insurrection through alt-tech (i.e. Parler) data.
The Big Thinkers Changing the World
The 麻豆果冻传媒 National Fellows are a group of ambitious storytellers, leaving their lasting impact on society.
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Moira Shourie, 麻豆果冻传媒鈥檚 newest board member, shares her experiences and what brought her to 麻豆果冻传媒.
The Universal Benefits of Universal Pre-K
Universal per-K could become a real possibility in America, and our Education Policy team is focusing on the challenges and benefits of it.