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The dark side of active citizenship Context & All List The dark side of active citizenship https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/01/political-polarization-leads-to-more-polarization/ ~~ The most politically active citizens are the biggest drivers of destructive polarization -- a fact that suggests that we ought to consider rethinking the norms of civic involvement.

The story from the highest levels of higher education that suggests that the way that the meritocracy measures merit is in need of serious reform.

An update on the ways in which we can expect geopolitical rivals to use the latest technology to attack the upcoming US election.

A provocative essay on the nature of misinformation and strategies for constructively addressing it.

As the climate change emergency focuses efforts on "electrifying everything," more information about how far we are from being able to produce enough electricity.

An insightful analysis of the complex relationship between citizenship, nationalism, and the ethics of global cosmopolitanism.

A critical, but widely neglected component of democratic success -- the willingness of principled, talented, and energetic people to commit to a career of public service.

An excellent analysis of the many factors that have led to sharp changes in global news coverage regarding Israel, the Palestinians, and the turbulent Middle East.

An eye-opening account of the economic incentives that Palestinians offer to those who agree to become terrorists.

The official Israeli Defense Force report on the incidents in which 7 World Central Kitchen employees were killed. Contrast this with Hamas' cynical exploitation of civilian casualties.