Despite GOP dominance in the heartland, a unique legislature, grassroots activism, and some forward-looking ballot measures have made for more nuanced politics in this red state.
Science, Tech, Environment
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The Digital Destruction of Democracy
Social media is the best friend disinformation ever had, and the cure is far from obvious.Â
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EPA Rollbacks: Hurting Americans Where They Live
A look inside the agency’s Midwest office
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Science Under Siege
The Trump administration is undermining research in key areas, but the scientific enterprise continues within the government largely as it was—at least so far.Â
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How to Regulate Tech Platforms
Their sheer market power destroys rivals and abuses data of users.
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Climate Change Heats Up Midterms for Gubernatorial Candidates
Climate change has forced candidates for governor in several states to confront growing voter anxiety about the issue in their final debates. In the wake of Hurricane Michael and toxic algae blooms, Florida’s gubernatorial candidates Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Andrew Gillum continue to spar over climate in one of the country’s most high-profile contests. […]
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Puffins: Harbingers of Climate Change
These small ocean birds are the proverbial canary in the coal mine as the ecology of their habitat worsens.
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Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
In early October, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) got the world’s attention with a new report, outlining what may happen if the Earth heats up just a few degrees. Every passing year of inaction jeopardizes life on the planet. For the IPCC that means that keeping temperature increases in check is key to […]
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The New Space Race: Why America Needs a NASA for IT Research
The nation shouldn’t cede leadership in tech to either China or Silicon Valley.
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Musk, Trump, and the Second Gilded Age
Unlike Trump, the Tesla Motors CEO seems to genuinely care about the future of humanity. But, like Trump, Musk loves to upend the status quo by breaking norms and maybe even some laws.
