What Did the ACA Accomplish?
Taking stock of the praise—and criticism—of the 14-year-old law.
The Health Risks of Microplastics, Explained
They are likely harmful, but we need more data.
Applying a Counterinsurgency Strategy to the Drug Problem
A Washington state congressional candidate takes lessons from Iraq.
Tending the Garden
How modern parenting abandons the reliably good for the unattainably perfect.
Measuring the Economy Under Donald Trump and Joe Biden
A scorecard circulating on social media uses old data.
YIMBYs Are Winning Local Housing Battles, but Can They Win the National Housing War?
Building more housing—even luxury housing—lowers prices for everyone.
Assessing Claims That Meta Is Restricting Political Content on Its Platforms
The company is making changes, but users will still see accounts they follow and can opt out of the new policy.