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Going small this Thanksgiving

Not all Thanksgivings are equal. Some we embrace. For others, we have to work harder to find our gratitude. If you fit into the latter category, I hope I can help. I’ll start with a strange analogy. When I was in college taking chemistry, during test time, I would be highly stressed. The ...

Giving thanks for America and its piano man

Thanksgiving is my favorite American holiday. Let me count some of the ways I love Thanksgiving: Because it isn’t very commercialized. Because it doesn’t leave out the lovelorn and the lonely. Because it has an intrinsic honesty: It’s about being grateful. Because it’s about as ...

Consumers and corporations must lead on climate change

While Donald Trump’s return to the presidency may introduce impediments to solving climate change, consumer demand and corporate commitment have made sustainable energy a staple of the American economy. The push for progress transcends any single administration in Washington. Indeed, ...

A call for scientific leadership

As the United States prepares for a new presidential administration, Nautilus and the Aspen Institute asked eminent scientists nationwide to offer recommendations for its science and technology agenda. Many group members called for additional investment in science, arguing that research is more ...

The most important bill for lame duck

The most important issue facing Congress during its coming legislative session is whether it will allow Donald Trump to impose trillions of dollars in new taxes without a single congressional vote. The Constitution gives Congress the power to regulate commerce and levy taxes. However, ...