News about outbreaks of rare viruses tends to trigger a familiar cycle of anxiety. Headlines spread quickly, social media speculation accelerates, and comparisons to COVID-19 […]
Author: Greg Collier
Not Thinking About Americans
When Donald Trump told reporters this week, “I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation,” the remark landed with unusual force because of the moment in […]
How Speculators Move Gas Prices
For most Americans, the price of gasoline feels deeply personal. It determines commuting costs, shipping prices, airline tickets, and, indirectly, the cost of groceries and […]
Fortifying the White House While Ignoring the Streets
The aftermath of high-profile acts of violence often reveals as much about political priorities as it does about public safety. In the wake of the […]
Inside the FBI’s Long History of Controversy
The latest controversy surrounding Kash Patel isn’t happening in a vacuum. As reported by ABC News, Patel has denied allegations published days earlier by The […]
The Rise, Fall, and Rise of American Monopolies
The history of monopolies in the United States is really the story of how the country learned to balance capitalism with control. From the late […]
Understanding the 25th Amendment
The 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution is one of the most consequential yet rarely used provisions in American constitutional law. It exists to […]
How ADHD Is Commonly Misunderstood
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is one of the most widely discussed and frequently misunderstood neurodevelopmental conditions. Public awareness has increased significantly in recent […]
The Quiet Decline of Workers’ Rights
At the turn of the 21st century, many American workers still operated within a system shaped by decades of labor organizing, regulatory expansion, and employer-provided […]
The Hidden Barriers to Mental Healthcare
Mental health has become one of the defining public health issues of the modern era. Awareness has grown, stigma has declined in many communities, and […]