Recent events confirm that we need to rethink our approach to cybersecurity.Â
Science, Tech, Environment
Posted inAmerica and the World
The Cyber Conundrum
Why the current policy for national cyber defense leaves us open to attack.Â
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
The Robots Are Coming! The Robots Are Coming!
Bad economics, not automation, lies at the heart of persistent joblessness.Â
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
The Evolutionary Roots of Altruism
Do altruistic groups always beat selfish groups? A new book claims they do.Â
Posted inEconomic Policy
How Solar Is Lighting the Way for Recovery in Nepal
Renewable energy companies have formed a coalition to repower the country after its massive earthquake.Â
Posted inBooks, Arts and Culture
Little Magazine, Big Ideas: The American Prospect at 25
Reflecting on a quarter century of politics and change.
Posted inCivil Rights in America
A New Approach to Policing Focuses on Strengthening Communities
Without progressive solutions to the tension between law enforcement and people of color, every city is one incident away from being the next Baltimore.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Why California’s Drought Is the Nation’s Problem
Rising food prices, unsafe drinking water—climate change will only make things worse unless stronger measures are taken.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
How Schumer’s Iran Gamble Threatens Democrats’ Chances in 2016
If enough senators in the minority party follow the lead of their next likely leader, the minority may be where they stay.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Step One, Acknowledge Climate Change. Step Two, Recognize It’s Our Fault.
View image | gettyimages.com Posted by guest-blogger Amanda Teuscher The past couple weeks have been a bit of a mixed bag in the debate about climate change and environmental policy. On April 1, Governor Jerry Brown imposed water restrictions on California for the first time-a 25 percent usage reduction meant to alleviate the state’s historic […]
