While the magazine has closed, its living archive endures—open to all and preserving the many ideas, voices, and discoveries that deepen our understanding of what it means to be human.
Among gifts, the peace medal is one of the most coveted—and complex.
How Did Humans Get So Good at Politics?We often make friends today who turn into foes tomorrow. It’s all part of the way we’ve evolved as cooperative and competitive animals.
The Ku Klux Klan and the Value of ShameWe should not try to erase our nation’s history of racism. But we should feel ashamed of it.
Wisdom Without a CountryAn encounter with a famous sculpture by Constantin Brâncuși raises questions about family, nationalism, and belonging; the role and refuge of art; and whether a country can ever recover from authoritarianism.
Reconsidering How We Honor Those Lost to WarWar monuments and memorials are a source of contention in the United States. It’s time to reimagine the ways we memorialize the heroes and victims of war.
God or Geology? The Genesis of Ram’s BridgeSecular and religious Indians are butting heads over the origin of an important limestone shoal that connects India and Sri Lanka.
What Religious Beliefs Reveal About Post-Truth PoliticsIt’s not always what people believe, or why, that matters. Sometimes, the social relations surrounding those beliefs are what shape reality.
Inside Kashmir—A Heroic Fight for JusticeRazia Sultan has faced persecution, imprisonment, and torture in Kashmir since she was 16 years old. Her courageous story highlights how India’s military occupation of Kashmir has impacted the region’s women and shaped their struggles for survival and dignity.
Trump’s Slogan: More About the “Make” Than the “Great”The promise of concrete action is appealing to a populace that feels like it’s stagnating. But making without thinking is a brutish strategy.
Why We Need Transnational Social Protection for MigrantsDespite the recent rise in nationalism in the U.S. and Europe, international migration will continue to be part of our world.
