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Gain clear, experience-driven perspectives on politics, campaigns, and culture—written by veteran political strategist and author, Joe Rothstein.
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The Arctic: Global Warming Heats Up Russia, China, U.S. Competition
Explore how global warming is opening the Arctic to cruises, shipping, oil, and military interests—turning the Northwest Passage into a new global flashpoint.
Good News in Science, Technology, and Engineering
Discover inspiring breakthroughs in science, technology and engineering—from bladeless wind turbines to solar canals—that are shaping a sustainable future.
Think The Unthinkable: The Nuclear Threat Is Growing
The 2026 U.S.–Russia treaty expiration may escalate the nuclear threat. Learn why renewed awareness and action are essential to prevent catastrophe.
New Highways Radically Changed America. Much More Radical Change Is Just Ahead
Before AI and robotics, it was roads that changed everything. Joe Rothstein reflects on a summer with a daredevil stunt show—and how the 1950s Interstate Highway Act quietly reshaped American life, business, and politics.
Orbital: A Reader’s Elegant Trip Into Space
You don’t need to have an interest in outer space to revel in an Earth-bound novel by a gifted author. Explore Samantha Harvey’s novel Orbital—a vivid, poetic look at space travel and what it means to be human beyond gravity, time, and Earth.
Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Help Save U.S. Democracy
Learn how a government shutdown impacts jobs, businesses, and essential services, and why everyday Americans are the ones who suffer the most.
Biden's Infrastructure and Jobs Act Likely to Spark Economic Boom
Explore how Biden's Infrastructure and Jobs Act mirrors Eisenhower’s 1956 Highway Act, likely leading to an economic boom and transformative impacts on America.
Perspectify: The Important New App for Combating Fake News
Perspectify, a new app by Newsmatics, uses a color coding system to help readers discern fake news from fact-based sources by highlighting possible biases.
Humanity Threatened With Extinction. (See story in business section page 32)
Is humanity headed for a bleak future? Find out how artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are influencing the fate of our species with insights from Joe Rothstein.
Daddy, Please ask Chat GPT to tell me a story
AI is being used to create perfect replicas of artwork - read this blog post on how Joe Rothstein talks about the industry implications for creatives and why he thinks it's unethical.