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The Middle East's quiet shift toward liberal values
Surveys across five countries show citizens increasingly reject religious authoritarianism, even as their rulers entrench power.
Foreign Affairs · 3m
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South Africa's gender violence crisis starts in classrooms
Research shows most male perpetrators commit their first assault before age 20. Early school intervention, not courts, can break the cycle.
Daily Maverick · 3m
Can the U.N. meet its 17 goals by 2030?
A decade in, only 15% of sustainable development targets are on track, raising questions about ambition, execution and what success actually means.
NPR · 3m
Male birth control is finally becoming real
After 50 years of false starts, new contraceptives for men are entering late-stage trials and could hit the market by 2030.
Mother Jones · 3m
Mariska Hargitay's Emmy playlist pick
Before hosting the Emmys, Mariska Hargitay asked for one Taylor Swift song, and the choice says everything.
Billboard · 1m