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Crowdsourced Humanitarianism and the Fight for Safe Passage
Social media helped coordinate a volunteer response to the new arrivals on Lesvos — can it be replicated?
Finnish Baby Boxes Come to the US
It turns out that much like cats, babies love boxes — but for different reasons: They could save lives.
Is Trump Turning to Missile Strikes to Salvage His Failing Presidency?
The US strikes on Syria raise the specter that Trump may use war to raise his falling poll numbers.
Louisiana Offers Clear Example of Why States Should Expand Medicaid — Not Reduce It
Louisiana shows the potential effects of the Republican plan on Medicaid recipients.
Trump Says He’ll Combat the Opioid Crisis, but His Agenda Could Make It Worse
Trump could shift the focus from public health to the prison cell.
US Foreign Aid, Explained
Three common myths about US foreign aid debunked.
That Mexican Border Wall May Be Even Worse Than You Thought
The border wall is morphing into a monstrosity beyond our original fears.
What Does an “America First” Foreign Policy Actually Mean?
Welcome to Trump's new era of “winning.”
Bahrain Constitutional Amendment Suppresses Freedom of Dissent
Bahrain's constitutional amendment would violate international law and human rights
BDS Opponents Threaten Academic Associations With “Ultra Vires” Lawsuits, but Fail Big in First Attempt
In the fight against BDS, opponents have exhumed this vestige of twentieth-century corporate law.