| Michael Bluhm & Lisa Sachs

The New Gold

What’s driving a global rush for critical minerals? Lisa Sachs on the environmental challenges of clean technology.
13 minute read
| Patrick Murray & Graham Vyse

Come What May

Why are Covid restrictions suddenly lifting across the U.S.? Patrick Murray on the changing politics of the pandemic in Democratic states.
9 minute read
| Michael Bluhm & Richard H. Pildes

Ghost ballots

Why are U.S. elections becoming less competitive? Richard H. Pildes on how redistricting is nourishing extremism and alienating American voters.
12 minute read
| Lisa L. Miller & Graham Vyse

Fear Factor

How is rising violent crime affecting U.S. politics? Lisa L. Miller on threats to public safety and their consequences for elections.
7 minute read
| Michael Bluhm & Jonathan Malesic

Just a Job

Is something fundamentally changing in how Americans think about work? Jonathan Malesic on the causes and consequences of the Great Resignation.
13 minute read
| Amanda Carpenter & Graham Vyse

Watching the Throne

How is emerging evidence of Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 U.S. presidential election affecting the politics of the American right? Amanda Carpenter on the challenge to democracy still roiling the Republican Party.
9 minute read
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