Strategic reflections on the first week of Europe’s biggest drama.
7 Facts: The Rapidly Vanishing U.S. Manufacturing Worker
The share of jobs held in the manufacturing sector continue to fall in the United States.
Renaissance in American Manufacturing? Not So Fast
Optimistic statistics on American manufacturing distract from the less optimistic truth.
6 Facts: Tracking the Spread of Tea
Tea originated in China, but it took the British Empire for it to spread.
Afghan Women Train to Save Lives
Afghan women train as midwives at a clinic in order to help save lives in their villages.
Rethinking How Economies Work
Europe can build better economies and societies. Progress is possible. But how?
10 Facts on the Origins of Gay Rights in Berlin
Nineteenth century Berlin was the birthplace of gay rights.
12 Facts: Europe’s Immigration Nations
The United States isn’t the only country that can claim to be a nation of immigrants.
Greece: Playing the Russia Card Against Europe?
If Greece wants to play the Russia card, it has some questions to consider first.
Wishful Thinking About Poverty in America
It takes determination not to see the facts on U.S. poverty for what they are.
























