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Trump’s Presidency Will Test American Citizens on the World Stage
Politics is a noble, brave world, says Bernard-Henri Lévy – but that's not what we have here. rn
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Economic Experts Are Worried About the Populist Revolt, Blame Capitalism
A global risk report by the World Economic Forum lists populism and social division among the top five trends that will determine global markets in 2017 and beyond.
Elon Musk, DuPont, and HP Call on Trump To Honor the Paris Agreement
More than 630 companies are calling out President-elect Donald Trump in an open letter. It asks him to keep the promises the United States made during the Paris Agreement and move us closer to a low-carbon economy.
Do We Find People Who Swear More Honest? Yes, Says New Study
New research reveals that people find those who use profanity more honest and trustworthy.
Why a New Group Aims to Elect More Scientists to the Government
A new nonprofit organization aims to elect more scientists to the U.S government.
The Evidence Is Overwhelming—Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism
Anti-vaxxers may have a friend coming into the White House, and medical experts are worried.
The Internet Isn’t Rotting Your Brain — It’s the Fullest Expression of Humanity
Go fearlessly into the Internet, but not blindly, says Virginia Heffernan – each corner of digital culture has its best practices. Not learning them is a disrespect.
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Who Was America’s Greenest, Most Environmental President Ever?
The environmental legacy of this generally disgraced President is second to none.
How America and Russia Can Avoid Cold War 2
The United States and Russia are longtime geopolitical adversaries looking for a new way forward.
A Single Trump Tweet Reveals the Market Power of Social Media
A recent tweet from Donald Trump plummeted the value of Lockheed Martin's stocks. What implications does this hold about the economic influences of social media?
The Most Dangerous Philosopher in the World
The work of Kremlin-approved philosopher Alexander Dugin provides key insights on the longterm strategy behind Russian hacks of the American elections.
Elon Musk on Job Creation: “I’d Be Happy to Talk to Trump”
Donald Trump campaigned on the imperative to bring back jobs for Americans. He should turn to Elon Musk to succeed on his aims.
Why Elon Musk Thinks Universal Basic Income Is Inevitable
Elon Musk shared his thoughts on the future of jobs and the government's role in a rapidly changing society.
Let’s Cut Out All These “Bullsh*t Jobs,” says Anthropologist David Graeber
It's time we talked about working less. While some argue that we shorten the working week, others favor cutting out pointless, time-filler jobs altogether.
The Side of Dr. Seuss You Don’t Know
Artists who become famous for their children's work get relegated to the 'sunshine and candy' category of our minds. But it turns out Dr. Seuss had serious political bite.
Stephen Hawking Says We’re at a “Dangerous Moment” in History
In between time checks on the Doomsday Clock, Stephen Hawking is here to remind us we are living in dangerous times.
Jon Stewart: Stop demonizing the other side
Jon Stewart shares his thoughts on many issues during a recent talk with the New York Times.
Mr. Trump: Free Nationwide Wi-Fi Would Help the Poor, Create Jobs, and Improve the Economy
Poor Americans, people in rural locations, and those with disabilities would benefit most.
Shooting the Messenger: Why the Media Can No Longer Safeguard Democracy
“We love, as a culture, to attack messengers when the message is something that makes us feel uncomfortable,” says journalist Wesley Lowery.
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5 Reasons Why President Trump Should Build a Hotel on the Moon
As president, Donald Trump is uniquely positioned to bring America back to the Moon.
Federal Court Blocks Increased Overtime Pay for 4 Million Workers
A federal district court blocks new overtime pay rules, setting up a protracted legal battle.
Steve Bannon’s Rise Caps the Triumph of “Yellow Journalism” over Traditional Media
Much news on the Internet is very similar to the dangerous "yellow journalism" of history.
Edward Snowden’s First Reaction to Trump’s Election Is a Surprising One
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden told an audience we should not be "putting too much faith or fear elected officials." This includes Donald Trump.
Top Video of 2016 #10: Trump Against the Machine: How Political Elites Failed
Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek thinks the U.S. political machinery is truly broken. He guides a verbal tour through the failure of manufactured consent, the appeal of human baseness, and politics as a real struggle of life and death.
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Why the Electoral College exists (and isn’t going anywhere soon)
The history and reasoning behind the much-maligned Electoral College.
3 Ways to Start Making America Great Again
It's not by burning people's pictures and wearing the flag as a cape, but by understanding ourselves better, and understanding the person beside you.
Three Ways America Can Be United Again - Through Decision-Making
3 Ways We Can Make America Great Again – Through Decision Making
Looks Like We're Making America Great Again. Here Are 3 Ways to Contribute.
Malcolm Gladwell: “Trump Will Be in Jail Within a Year”
Malcolm Gladwell does a post-mortem of the U.S. presidential election, speaking to issues of sexism and moral licensing, and makes a bold prediction.
Edward Snowden Called Out WikiLeaks Over Meddling in U.S. Election
Through a series of election-related email dumps, WikiLeaks played a major role in the U.S. elections.
Donald Trump Intimidates Female Interviewer in “Excruciating” Long-Lost Video
A long-lost interview with the BBC host Ruby Wax shows Donald Trump appear to intimidate her.
What Separates Trump and Clinton Supporters Isn’t Education. So What Is It?
The polls are in, and what will be the deciding factor in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election is something a little more human.