As much as it would be nice to have a messiah to sacrifice their political life to save us all, we do not live in a world where such people exist.
Arbitror sees the world neither as a monolithic “big picture” nor as disparate parts, but instead as an ever-changing network of ideas, actors, and transnational forces.
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As much as it would be nice to have a messiah to sacrifice their political life to save us all, we do not live in a world where such people exist.
Natural born U.S. citizenship, 35 years of age, and... not much else. Is this a problem?
If events like this were occurring while the Cold War raged—during Ronald Reagan’s presidency, for example—the country would be in an uproar.
Socialite, heiress, journalist, and now the (unlikely) future president of Russia.
The U.S. phasing out HFCs alone would account for 9% of cuts pledged in its Paris Agreement contribution.
A comprehensive deal with the U.K. offers a good opportunity to achieve both. It’s time to start negotiating.
Like any policy, war powers much be considered within the context and era they are used.
Fire and fury? Or a strategic blend of military strength, sanctions, and diplomacy?
Climate change is a collective action problem in which every human being will feel the impacts.
For society and government to function, we have to work together. That relationship works best when the mode of conversation is not limited to insults.
We are dealing with a structural problem that stems from the system itself.
The Chinese Internet is so censored and cracked-down on that it often makes sense to refer to it as intranet instead.
There is a tangible difference between having good policy and having good leadership. To be an effective executive one must have both.
American perceptions of nuclear power are rooted in 20th century technology. It's time for an upgrade.
"Trade" has become a dirty word in some circles, and NAFTA is not immune.
Current gerrymandering makes Republicans virtually invincible to voter backlash for bad policy.
China has the newfound potential to shine in a leadership role on climate and offer increased influence to Iran.
Memes have evolved. The rise of modern memes and the ‘edgy’ internet culture built around them reflects the culmination of the post-modern, irony-centric society in which we live.
Jeremy Christian was charged with the murder of two Portland, Ore. residents. This is his arraignment.