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Food for Peace and the Benefits of Foreign Aid

By Thomas J. Knock / Made by History

Public Education Makes Economic Sense 

By Miguel Cardona

It’s Time to Keep Phones Out of Classrooms

By Bill Ready

What It Will Take to Fulfill the Promise of Earth Day

By Jerel Ezell
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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

Pope Francis’ Legacy Is Emphasizing Mercy

Pope Francis true legacy will be his emphasis on mercy, which he believed would create a Church in ‘God’s style.’ 

By Austen Ivereigh

Harvard Teaches Leaders a Valuable Lesson

Harvard's decision to reject the Trump administration's demands is a watershed moment for higher education.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Donna Shalala and Philip Hanlon

The Silver Lining of Dating in a Recession

Perhaps we need more collective (and cost-efficient) ways to gather and meet each other.

By Myisha Battle

250 Years Later, We Need Paul Revere Again

Sen. Angus King on why Paul Revere’s midnight ride still resonates today.

By Angus King

Why Students Are Using AI to Avoid Learning

Social media has eroded young people's patience for challenging cognitive tasks. Now, many students are conditioned to reach for AI.

By Catherine Goetze

Why Individual Action Matters

Do small acts really matter? Absolutely. History is proof, writes Lauren Stienstra.

By Lauren Stienstra

Gun Injuries Go Up During Hunting Season

"The start of hunting season poses gun injury risks outside of hunting," write Christopher Worsham, Charles Bray, and Anupam Jena.

By Christopher M. Worsham , Charles F. Bray and Anupam B. Jena

Why the Trump-Meloni Meeting Matters

The far-right Italian PM—known as a 'Trump whisperer'—is heading to the White House amid a trade row.

By Giovanni Legorano

The Forgotten Half of America’s Gun Crisis

Access to a gun made my dad eight times more likely to die by suicide, primarily because firearms are the most lethal suicide method.

By Olivia Rockeman
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