Why Eradicating Polio Is More Complicated Than It Seems
Polio retains a foothold in Pakistan—and will likely continue to do so as long as basic health services are neglected.
Why Eradicating Polio Is More Complicated Than It Seems
Politics
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Why Political Ambiguity Appeals to the Masses
A movement in 1990s India illuminates the allure of vagueness from our leaders.
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Racism by any Other Name Is Still Racism
Americans look back with shame at Japanese-American internment during WWII. In this short documentary, two young Muslim-Americans reflect on how we are repeating past mistakes.
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The Shameful Persistence of White Supremacy in the United States
This loathsome worldview continues to have an outsize impact on U.S. culture. Can Black Lives Matter and other progressive movements do anything about it?
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No One Right Way to Peace
International doctrines don’t always work as expected. In fact, some violence is stoked by the rules that are meant to suppress it.
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How Have Attitudes Toward Extremism Changed Over Time?
Language exerts a powerful influence on our perceptions of the world. Looking closely at the way we use words can reveal deep-seated cultural biases.