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As long as we fail to name capitalism as a key cause of mass extinction, we will remain powerless to break its tragic story.
The renowned linguist and controversial political critic said President Donald Trump is choosing to race toward the catastrophes of climate change.
Now is a good time to brush up on who’s on the ballot.
Beyond trigger warnings and safe spaces lies an entire population that espouses victimhood in all walks of life.
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Unlikely allies can solve society’s most complex problems.
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As voting becomes digital, we should consider rewarding voters for taking part in the process.
What is a blockchain phone, and why would anyone want one?
The CNN anchor made the remarks during a live broadcast on Monday night.
Several members of the far-right group were recently arrested after getting into a fight with protesters in New York City.
According to new research carried out by Coinbase, we’re witnessing a significant rise in the number of universities teaching their students about blockchain and cryptocurrencies. It turns out that 42% […]
These great thinkers remind us that taking an unpopular, bold stance might not be madness.
The “Women’s Walk” (as Google has named it) will occur in response to how the company handled sexual misconduct claims against one of its executives.
… and also the return of the (mini) Mac.
The president told Axios on HBO that he hopes to change the law with an executive order.
Officials with the departments of Homeland Security and Defense announced the deployments Monday at a press conference.
Voter turnout in the United States is pretty low compared to other industrialized countries. While the 2016 US presidential election saw a 56% turnout rate, the 2017 general election in […]
Extravagant plans to build Titanic II, a replica of the original White Star Line ship, are back in circulation.
The suspect is reportedly a 56-year-old man with a criminal history who was driving a white van covered in pro-Trump stickers and other right-leaning decals.
Most of those who try to sneak stuff onboard succeed.
In Life After Google, George Gilder writes that we’re paying a heavy cost for “free.”
A study from May 2018 found that most lottery winners report greater life satisfaction over a long-term period.
Amongst other things, you can’t get away with handling a salmon suspiciously in Scotland.
Explosives sent to addresses linked to former Vice President Joe Biden and actor Robert De Niro were similar to bombs delivered to other political figures this week, officials said.
If your dream vacation involves a luau, dark tourism probably isn’t for you.
‘Whose job is it to fix the bad stuff in the world?’ asks Alice Dreger.
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The company markedly outperformed Wall Street’s expectations in the third quarter of 2018.
Instead of focusing on President Donald Trump, the Slovenian philosopher says liberals should incrementally challenge the fundamentals of the economic system.
It’s a little scary out there, folks.
As it turns out, the effects of the minimum wage increase are more nuanced than previously espoused.
The 72-page report makes a case against modern policy proposals like “Medicare for All” and free college tuition.