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Could Identity Politics Help Democrats Engage Men?
Democrats are engaging in self-reflection, and some say they lost the presidential race because the campaign didn’t focus enough on a key demographic: men. Should Democrats lean into identity politics to help engage them specifically…
January 17, 2025

Can America and Its Allies Tolerate A Nuclear Iran, or Is It Time to Stop Them Now?
Iran's nuclear ambitions and military capabilities are at a critical juncture. U.S. officials warn Iran could produce the necessary quantity of enriched uranium to weapons-grade levels within a few weeks, which it could then use to…
January 10, 2025

Does Alcoholics Anonymous Work?
Dry January has become increasingly popular, practiced by a quarter of Americans last year, and provides individuals a collegial and open path for reconsidering their alcohol consumption.  For almost two million people worldwide who have…
January 3, 2025

Could Longevity Science Extend Your Health Span By Decades? Should the Government Fund It?
How long would you like to live, and could science and technology make it possible? Longevity science aims to extend our healthy years through advancements in CRISPR, cellular reprogramming, and drug development. While private companies…
December 27, 2024

Psychedelics for Mental Health: Help or Hype?
Magic mushrooms, MDMA, and Ketamine. These psychedelic drugs, once a taboo, might not be as harmful as we thought. Some scientific studies have shown evidence that psychedelic drugs, when used in controlled therapeutic settings, may…
December 13, 2024

Global Leaders Debate Money, Truth, and Power
In a world being reshaped by vital questions about Al, sustainability, and an uncertain global economy, now is the time for decisive action. As a Knowledge Partner with the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, this…
December 6, 2024
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