Opinion
Public Libraries Are More Important Now Than Ever Before
In an era of digital abundance, some question whether public libraries remain relevant. This perspective fundamentally misunderstands what libraries have…
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Opinion
Why We Need Stronger Antitrust Enforcement in the Tech Sector
The American technology sector is dominated by a handful of companies whose market power would have made the original robber…
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The Myth of Meritocracy in American Higher Education
The American higher education system presents itself as the great equalizer, a pathway through which talent and hard work can…
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Climate Adaptation Must Take Priority Alongside Mitigation Efforts
The climate policy conversation has been dominated for decades by mitigation: reducing greenhouse gas emissions to prevent future warming. This…
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Why Local Journalism Matters More Than National Headlines
While Americans argue about cable news bias and social media misinformation, a quieter crisis is unfolding that poses a far…
Opinion
The Ethics of Facial Recognition Technology in Public Spaces
Facial recognition technology has been deployed in airports, shopping centers, schools, and city streets with remarkably little public debate about…
Opinion
Rethinking How We Measure Economic Success Beyond GDP
Gross Domestic Product has served as the primary measure of national economic performance for nearly a century. It was never…
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Why Digital Literacy Should Be a Core Curriculum Requirement
We live in a society where the ability to navigate digital information environments is as fundamental as reading and arithmetic.…