Global Warming Slowdown
What We’ve Got Here Is a Failure to Communicate

The recent pause in global warming took many by surprise—a result of a failure to communicate the vagaries of climate science. Greens oversimplify this problem to their detriment.

Unlocking Fusion
Chasing the Great Energy Dream

Researchers from all around the world are gathered in France to tackle the great energy dream: nuclear fusion. Our energy future is a lot less gloomy than Malthusians would like you to believe.

Sweet Nothings
Obama’s Smart Diplomacy

While the Russian Duma authorized President Putin’s request for permission to use military force in Ukraine, President Obama tried nailing jello to a wall, lecturing Putin on the importance of international law during a 90-minute phone call.

Speed Reads
Around the Web in 5 Clicks

A collection of stories worth taking the time to read this Sunday.

Battle for Ukraine
Putin Smashes Washington’s Cocoon

The entire Washington establishment, from intelligence analysts to journalists, was until very recently predicting that Putin wouldn’t be sending troops into Ukraine. Will this crisis rip the blinders off?

ACA Fail Fractal
Democratic Governors Deeply Worried About the ACA

Democratic governors have good reason to worry about how Obamacare is playing in their states. This week’s piece of bad news: the ACA could increase premiums for 65 percent of small businesses.

DC's Revolving Door
Everything That is Wrong With Washington in One Story

The White House’s former budget director Peter Orszag has convinced a court to seal his financial records. Here’s why that could deprive the public of key information.

Rise of the Euroskeptics
Populist Surge in Europe Threatens EU-U.S. Trade Talks

Resurgent populist parties are set to make gains in the European Parliament in May. And with their rise, the EU-U.S. trade pact may be in trouble.

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The Weekend Read
Privacy and Politics

Privacy is important, but not for the reasons privacy activists usually cite.

Teleworkin' It
These Are Not the Telecommuters You Are Looking For

Telecommuting is on the rise, but primarily for those 50 and older. We need to find ways to share the flexibility teleworking allows with the younger generation.

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