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Why Yoga Is the Best Mind-Body Practice

By Tony Sanchez

What John Prine’s Music Reminds Us After the Cancellation of Our NEH Grant

By Sarah Blomeley and Donovan McAbee

The History of Protesting French Farmers

By Michael Overstreet / Made by History

The Story Behind the Trump 100 Days Cover

By Sam Jacobs
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Why Trump Will Blink First on China

A trade war is injurious to both sides but Beijing is more confident that time is on its side.

By Ryan Hass

Voters Should Pick their Candidates, Not Party Bosses

Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee argues that party officers should remain neutral in Democratic primaries.

By Ken Martin

Using AI to Understand what Animals are Saying

Advancements in machine learning and robotics are making possible the study of nonhuman animal communication with unprecedented precision.

By David Gruber and César Rodríguez-Garavito

A New Model for How to Grieve

We can also choose to meet ourselves—and others—in grief, writes Devi Brown.

By Devi Brown

What the Holocaust Teaches Us

No one who comes to understand its history can abide the conditions that led to it

By Robert Williams

Food for Peace and the Benefits of Foreign Aid

The history of Food for Peace exemplifies the value of internationalism and humanitarian endeavors in the making of American foreign policy.

By Thomas J. Knock / Made by History

Public Education Makes Economic Sense 

As President Donald Trump moves to dismantle the Department of Education, former Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona makes the economic case for public education.

By Miguel Cardona

It’s Time to Keep Phones Out of Classrooms

"Smartphone use has a time and place. It’s not in the classroom," writes Bill Ready, CEO of Pinterest

By Bill Ready

What It Will Take to Fulfill the Promise of Earth Day

Earth Day is a chilling reminder of America’s failing approach to racial justice, writes Jerel Ezell.

By Jerel Ezell

Expect the Unexpected From the Papal Conclave

Since the Catholic Church began selecting popes in a secret conclave, the choice has rarely come from the rumored frontrunners.

By Christopher M. Bellitto / Made by History

The Powerful Legacy of the First Latin American Pope

Francis, who died on Easter Monday, transformed the Catholic Church. He will be a tough act to follow.

By Omar G. Encarnación

Column: Pope Francis Taught the World a Lesson About Capitalism

Pope Francis didn’t just preach from the pulpit—he lived among the people, especially the forgotten, writes John Hope Bryant.

By John Hope Bryant

Factory Jobs Have Often Been Bad Ones

Historically, factory jobs were low paying and grueling. In fact, domestic manufacturing has typically flourished in times of economic despair.

By Shaun S. Nichols / Made by History

Could Trump Accidentally End Greenwashing?

A second Trump administration doesn’t mean we should give up on climate goals, but rather that we must move past greenwashing.

By Antoine Rostand

It’s Time to Learn From Snakes

Snakes have much to teach us when it comes to climate adaptation, writes Stephen S. Hall.

By Stephen S. Hall

Pope Francis’ Impact on The LGBTQ Community

Over the course of his pontificate, Pope Francis nudged the church away from condemnation toward, if not acceptance, inclusion.

By Randall Balmer
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