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The Better Way to Fix Foreign Aid

By David Sogge

The Shingles Vaccine and Brain Health

By Christopher M. Worsham and Anupam B. Jena

Newspapers Struggled to Cover Segregation in the North

By Jeanne Theoharis / Made by History

Big Tech Shouldn't Own Your Identity

By Spencer Cox and Frank H. McCourt Jr.
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The Day I Discovered Tetris Changed My Life

No animated characters. No story. No fancy graphics. Seriously? How could this be a computer game in 1988?

By Henk Rogers

How to Be Kind in a World That's Always Monitoring You

If we want to live in a more ethical data-driven world, we’re going to have to manage it ourselves, write Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert.

By Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert

What the Anti-Hamas Protests in Gaza Mean

Dr. Khalil Shikaki, director of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research explores the significance of anti-Hamas protests in Gaza.

By Khalil Shikaki

For Beauty Products, Natural Isn’t Always Better

"Earth cannot keep up with consumer demand for natural ingredients in beauty," writes Josh Britton.

By Joshua Britton

A Battle Over the Census is Brewing

In the 1920s, nativist lawmakers introduced “citizen-only” reapportionment bills. Then, a bipartisan coalition emerged to fight back.

By Brendan A. Shanahan / Made by History

The Meaning of Marine Le Pen's Conviction

The French far-right leader was convicted for embezzlement and barred from seeking office.

By Cole Stangler

The Future of Dementia

"We are making substantial progress in the fight against dementia," write Drs. Murali Doraiswamy and Eric Stallard.

By Murali Doraiswamy and Eric Stallard

The AI Generation Can Learn from the Dot-Com Bust

The co-founder of AOL argues that the AI industry is experiencing a hope and hype cycle similar to the one witnessed during the dotcom bust.

By Steve Case

Jazz Is Profoundly American

Elizabeth Alexander explains why jazz music must be preserved.

By Elizabeth Alexander

How Trump's Tariffs Compare to Previous Tariffs

Since its founding, the U.S. has pursued protectionism to boost economic growth. But history shows that sometimes this approach backfires.

By Yilin Wang / Made by History

What the Children's Bureau Teaches Us

During the 1910s and 1920s, the U.S. Children's Bureau promoted its programs and established a broad network to create political capital.

By Michelle Bezark / Made by History

Stop Blaming Law Firms Attacked by Trump

Trump recently issued executive orders targeting several big law firms. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld argues that legal leaders should stand together.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

I Am Choosing Deaf Trans Joy Without Conditions

"My joy for being alive is not born out of resistance to any system, no matter who is in office," writes Chella Man.

By Chella Man

Trans People Must Prove a History of Discrimination

From criminal cross-dressing laws to bans on open military service, the government has long sanctioned discrimination against trans people.

By Chase Strangio

Appeasing President Trump Won’t Work

From Columbia University to Paul Weiss, leaders have quickly surpassed de-escalation and appeasement into outright collaboration with the Trump Administration.

By Michael S. Roth

AI Is Not a Match for Dating Apps

AI could be good for dating apps. But not the way it’s being used right now, writes Myisha Battle.

By Myisha Battle
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