The Illusory Truth Effect: How Repeated Lies Become “Facts” in US Politics
The illusory truth effect is the psychological phenomenon that makes repeated lies feel true. Here’s how it works, how it’s…
Can a Person Survive Inside a Tornado? This Scientist Did.
Can a person survive inside a tornado? Professor Emeritus of Atmospheric Science, Perry Samson got trapped inside a tornado—and lived…
DOJ Emails Reveal Israeli Government Installed Surveillance Equipment for Ehud Barak at Epstein’s Manhattan Apartment
Newly released DOJ emails reveal the Israeli government installed surveillance equipment and controlled access at a Manhattan apartment managed by…
The Power of Progressive Politics: How It’s Actually Changing Things
Progressive politics is driving real social change — from criminal justice reform to getting money out of politics. Here’s how…
Climate Change and Politics: Why Polarization Keeps Blocking the Legislation We Desperately Need
Political polarization is the biggest obstacle to meaningful climate legislation in the United States. This explainer breaks down the connection…
The Dark Side of Ditching Clean Energy: Why a fossil fuel future is a step backwards
President Joe Biden was able to push us forward towards clean energy and away from fossil fuels. President Trump reversed…
Black rain falls on Tehran: 10 million people choke under toxic clouds after oil refinery strikes
Israeli airstrikes on Tehran’s oil refineries sent toxic black smoke across a city of 10 million, triggering acidic black rain…
Rules of Engagement, Explained: What they are, where they came from, and why they matter
Rules of engagement are military directives that govern when and how force can be used in war. Defense Secretary Pete…
White Nationalism in America: A history of hate that never left
White nationalism has been embedded in American law and politics since the nation’s founding. From the KKK to the alt-right…
The Unholy Alliance Between Christian Nationalism and Political Power
Christian Nationalism is reshaping American politics as GOP leaders openly embrace the ideology. Here’s how the fusion of faith and…
Pushing back against hate: A guide to compassionate activism
Pushing back against hate today is more difficult than it has been in the past, with a country that’s divided,…
Systemic Racism Then and Now
Systemic racism isn’t about one person’s prejudice. It’s about the way our institutions were built on racist policies. Learn how…
