Why aging in the US is worse than it ought to be.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
2:00PM Water Cooler 7/25/2022
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Some Implications of the UN’s Ukraine Grain and Russia Fertilizer/Food Agreements
The press was all over the UN’s Ukraine grain deal, but the UN agreement on Russian fertilizer and food may be more imporant in the long run.
Political Polarization Is Pushing Evangelicals to a Historic Breaking Point
Some evangelicals are breaking with the right over Trump, COVID and Black Lives Matter, creating opportunities for social justice advocates.
The Rise and Fall of France’s 35-Hour Workweek
France’s 35-hour workweek illustrates the need to confront business power to make good on the promise of working time reduction.
Polio in New York – An Infectious Disease Doctor Explains This Exceedingly Rare Occurrence
A rare case of polio in New York has led to widespread concern. A doctor explains how the virus is spread and how it’s being eradicated.
Boris Johnson Is Going – but His Cronyism and Corruption Are Here to Stay
Has Johnson left a lasting mark on the Tories, or is it merely that he overshadows his entirely underwhelming potential successors?
Seven Skripal Secrets The Secret Intelligence Service Didn’t Want To Let Out
No one, and I mean no one, is hearing from the Skripals despite a public inquiry into a seemingly related, apparent nerve agent death.
2:00PM Water Cooler 7/22/2022
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More Monkeypox Vaccines Are Coming to NYC. Should You Get Vaccinated — And How?
“Your guide to all things monkeypox — from symptoms to where to get vaccinated in the city.”
South American Trade Bloc Mercosur Snubs Ukrainian President Zelensky
Mercosur’s refusal to host Zelenski at its 60th Summit is yet further confirmation of Latin America’s largely neutral stance on the Ukraine conflict. The US is beginning to get worried.
