A World to Be Thankful For
Here’s some of the good news of 2016. There’s plenty.
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Bettmann / Getty 2015: The Best Year in History for the Average Human Being
Violence dominated the headlines this year. But by many measures, humanity is in better shape than it’s ever been.
Navesh Chitrakar / Reuters Paul Ryan's Exclusionary Take on the American Idea
By refusing to take up immigration reform, the House speaker stands at odds with the nation’s fundamental principle of opportunity.
Andrew Harnik / AP If Everyone Gets Electricity, Can the Planet Survive?
The United Nations has set conflicting goals for 2030: combatting climate change while providing energy to all.
Carlos Barria / Reuters Give Poor People Cash
There’s a simple way to reform welfare: Send money to those who need it, without conditions.
Andreea Campeanu / Reuters Obama Teaches Africa to Fish
The president visited the region as yet another donor, not an equal partner.
Jonathan Ernst / Reuters Developing Countries: More Than Economic Rivals and Terror Threats
Developing a new framework for assessing the post-Cold War, post-9/11 world
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