Legislative efforts from Republicans and Democrats may fundamentally change voting in the coming weeks — with major implications for future elections.
Author Archives: Phillip Meylan
What Are the Best Nonpartisan News Sources for Covid-19?
Based on our analysis of 180,000 articles from 2020, these ten outlets emerged as the most credible nonpartisan news sources on Covid-19.
Why Did Texas Lose Power?
The organization of the state’s power resources and grid, rather than the merits of any particular energy source, seem to bear the majority of responsibility.
Does GameStop Prove the Stock Market Is Rigged?
Does the incident stand up to its underdog narrative or is it evidence that the stock market unfairly benefits Wall Street firms over everyday Americans?
Covid-19’s Economic Costs and the Stimulus Debate
Do the proposed stimulus packages do too much to help the country — or too little?
Insurrection, Siege, Riot: The Words Used to Describe the January 6 Capitol Attack
If the desire is to rein in partisan division, coming to a set of common terms to describe the events of January 6 is a good start.
American Apathy: Our Declining Interest in Covid-19 Cases and Deaths
Several factors explain why our interest in tracking cases and deaths from Covid-19 may be declining, even as the disease’s impacts grow more severe.
How Dangerous Are the New Covid Variants?
Two new variants of Covid-19 are spreading around the world. They both appear to me more transmissible, but what does that mean?
Can China’s Covid News Be Trusted?
A year into the Covid-19 pandemic, China has officially sustained under 100,000 cases. But can these numbers be trusted?
How Will Foreign Policy Change Under a Biden Administration?
Many expect foreign policy under President-elect Biden to return to more familiar waters. Here’s what that probably entails.