american politics
Rise of the far right in the U.K. and the U.S., as observed by a recent Rochester immigrant
Until this year, the U.K. was under the center-right rule of its Conservative Party for the past 14 years. The American Republican Party is more socially right and populist than the Conservative Party, especially under Trump’s leadership.
Climate Change
A shortcut on climate science is a dead end
Climate policy will always involve cost tradeoffs. However, we should not tilt the scale by ignoring evidence or skipping review.
athletics
Blink and you might miss it: The NBA’s whirlwinded return
Still, for all the noise and maneuvering behind the scenes, the heart of this opening week has been basketball itself: vibrant, unpredictable, and full of momentum.

