A computational lens on economics
Computer science has a lot to say about the relentless pursuit of economic efficiency. Read more to learn about its connection to the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
Author: Lianne Hart
Mexico’s ‘new normal’
President López Obrador was skeptical of the coronavirus threat and ignored the recommendations of his own health experts. He downplayed the crisis and relied on his intuition instead of science, with disastrous results. He will be even more distracted in the coming months as he campaigns for re-election. Continue Reading
Covid-19 by the numbers
As Gov. Abbott reopens the state amid a rising number of Covid-19 cases, some Texas restaurants taking matters into their own hands to ensure the safety of staff and customers. Read on for these and other developments. Continue Reading
DACA decision: A reprieve for some, political defeat for others
While Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling temporarily protects the DACA program, its fate now rests with the November presidential election. Continue Reading
Standing up to Xi Jinping in the South China Sea
As China increases its military and paramilitary activity in the South China Sea, previously timid countries in the region must ignore the short-term risks of publicly rejecting China’s incursions in favor of the long-term prospects of creating a framework for stable and equitable governance over the waterway.
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Covid-19 updates: By the numbers
Read on for the latest developments, including case counts, vaccine trials and the fallout for public health workers. Continue Reading
Fixing American policing also requires an end to the war on drugs
The death of George Floyd has accelerated calls for police reform. Although decriminalizing drugs and the people who use them will not end police violence, it is part of the structural change needed to fix the problem. Continue Reading