News Analysis
The Tutor Revolution
Boosting Literacy, One Child at a Time

Tutoring is back, and not just among the rich—or by professionals.

Eco-Problems
Pollution Leads to Riots, Chinese Report Warns

Chinese government-backed researchers issue a warning that pollution can lead to social unrest.

Europe's Paper Militaries
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way

Scandinavians were warriors long before they were hippies.

*Gulp*
S&P To Rahm: Fix Chicago’s Pensions or Face The Consequences

Facing a credit downgrade just days after having won a runoff election, Rahm Emanuel is looking at an unappetizing menu of options.

Reefer Madness
The Underwhelming Pot Moment

Legalization in Colorado hasn’t brought an end to the black market or raised as much tax money as predicted.

Still Boondogglin'
How Blue NYC is Strangling Itself

Expensive NYC transportation boondoggles paint a picture of blue model decline in miniature.

Crude Economics
Iran Unhappy With OPEC Inaction

Iran intends to boost oil output, but it also wants the rest of OPEC to make some cuts.

No Sunni Coalition... Yet?
Pakistan’s Yemen Vote, and Its Deep State

Asked to vote by Prime Minister Sharif, the Pakistani parliament has opted to remain neutral in the Yemen war—politely turning down Saudi Arabia’s requests for help. But Pakistani military decisions are a “deep state” concern, not something for parliament to decide. So why the show?

A Good First Step
Powerful Coalition to Fight for Price Transparency

A powerful new coalition is forming to make health care prices available to consumers. The more momentum behind price transparency, the better for our system.

Hail Shale
How Fracking Is Saving You Gas Money

U.S. gas will cost on average $0.96 less in 2015, saving the average household roughly $700. Thank you, fracking.

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