The Broad Lens

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The Hidden Barriers to Mental Healthcare

Mental health has become one of the defining public health issues of the modern era. Awareness has grown, stigma has declined in many communities, and more people are willing to seek help than ever…

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Why Presidents Don’t Control Gas Prices

Few economic issues affect daily life as directly as the price of gasoline. Drivers see the cost every time they fill their tanks, and sudden increases often trigger frustration and political debate.

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The #AI Revolution, Decades in the Making

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The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence has moved from a largely academic concept to a central force shaping modern technology. Today, AI systems influence how people search for information, receive medical diagnoses…

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The Hidden Costs of “Buy Now, Pay Later”

Over the past few years, “buy now, pay later” services have rapidly transformed the way many consumers pay for everyday purchases. Companies such as Affirm, Klarna, and Afterpay offer shoppers the…

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Light Pollution Is Disrupting Human Biology

For most of human history, the rhythm of daily life was defined by the rising and setting of the sun. Darkness was not merely the absence of light but an environmental signal that shaped sleep…

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Why You Can’t See the #Price of #Healthcare

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Why Healthcare Prices Are So Hard to Find

In most markets, prices are visible before a purchase is made. Consumers can compare costs, weigh options, and make informed decisions. Healthcare in the United States operates differently.

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Presidents and the Power to Wage War

Few questions test the design of American constitutional government more directly than the decision to use military force. The Constitution divides war powers between Congress and the president.

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Executive Power Expands. It Rarely Contracts.

American constitutional design rests on a theory of balance. Congress writes the laws. The president executes them. The courts interpret them. Each branch checks the others. Power is divided to…

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When #StockMarkets Rise and People Don’t

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The Stock Market Is Not the Economy

When the stock market rises, headlines often declare that the economy is strong. When it falls, commentators warn of a looming recession. The two are treated as interchangeable signals, as if a rising…

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America’s Champions, Treated Like a Courtesy Invite

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Women’s Hockey Champions Reduced to a Joke

Team USA’s women just pulled off the thing we claim to love most in American sport: They stared down their toughest rival, took Canada’s best shot, and still found a way to win when it mattered most.

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