BI in Context [Old MOOS Additional References]

From Our World in Data, statistics that look at the threat of terrorism from a more informed perspective.

An introduction to the field of economic geography – an attempt to understand exactly why some economic localities are favored, why others are disadvantaged, and what to do about it.

A reminder that efforts to prevent "ethnic cleansing" and genocidal violence require constant vigilance and an ability to act in low-profile cases that escape global attention.

Good news that Democrats and Republicans are actually in agreement on many core moral values. Unfortunately, they still distrust one another.

An exploration of one of the toughest challenges facing efforts to build a diverse democracy based on mutual tolerance – the unwillingness of some people to tolerate political opponents.

A disappointing report on the the success of efforts to strengthen democracy by replacing big money with small donor fundraising.

An exploration of the two major ways in which conservatives think about the relationship between individual liberty, government action, and social morality.

An example of a small, but effective effort to challenge the misleading labeling of "recyclable" plastics in ways that expand the market for true recyclables (and limit "greenwashing").

A story about a case in which efforts to challenge political opponents crosses the line into dishonest hatemongering.

For those trying to think through what limits should be placed on free speech, a link to thoughts on one part of the argument plus links to 13 articles addressing other aspects of this complex issue.