Federal efforts to prevent gun violence, and the makings of a regional war in the Caucasus. Plus, what we all can learn by not driving for a week. All that and more!

Why economists are often wrong about rent control. Plus, Barbados’ poet laureate on resilience and reparations, and a fresh call to adopt a Code of Conduct for the U.S. Supreme Court. All that, and more!

Inequality in higher education, after the admissions process. Plus, how climate change affects mental health, and the legacy of slavery in the Caribbean and a call for reparations. All that, and more!

Climate change and mental health, the ecological side effects of the rush towards a clean-energy future, and a deep dive on climate finance in Barbados. All that, and more!

University legacy admissions are in the crosshairs. Why giving birth in the US is so dangerous. And how an influential new group is targeting school board elections. All that, and more!

How J. Edgar Hoover used the FBI to promote White evangelicalism. Plus, how the experience of loneliness can cause serious health problems. And, a report on the expansion of stand your ground laws. All that, and more!

An update on the debt ceiling showdown and President Biden’s proposal to tax the rich. The lasting impact of COVID 19 now that the federal public health emergency is over. And why the GOP is weakening child labor laws. All that, and more!

The tension between a moderate party and a militant base. Plus, attempts to ban books are at record breaking levels. Reflections on the history of art and activism. All that, and more!

Health-care access is under threat for millions of poor people. Why raising the age of retirement to save Social Security is a very bad idea. We hear from youth activists on a recent climate win, and celebrate another musical birthday. All that, and more!

The fight for democracy in Tennessee. How gun companies market to young people. A look at union-busting in the US. Plus, two musical celebrations. All that, and more!