Front Page May 4 Current major world issues include Covid-19, Climate Change, the Rise of China, the Social Justice Movement, and Technology-Driven Social Change.
Covid-19 Aug 30 Covid-19 is a pandemic virus that emerged in China (possibly due to a lab leak) and has killed over 4M people worldwide.
US Political Polarization Jul 12 Affective political polarization in the US is at record levels, with around 55% of citizens viewing their opposing party very unfavorably1, and 90% of Americans believing the other party would do lasting harm if it won the election2.
US Middle Class Decline May 4 The standard of living of the US middle class has declined in recent years, caused by wages failing to keep up with the increasing costs of housing, health care, and college.
Climate Change Apr 12 Earth's temperature is expected to rise 2.8-3.2°C above pre-industrial levels by 2100, given current polices 12. This will lead to climate changes including rising sea levels and droughts that will likely cost 20% of world GDP 78.
