The man who has had more close calls and dodged more bullets than just about any person I have ever known died at the end of March. The wonder of it all is that he died of natural causes and lived to be nearly 93. His name: Johnny Lee. Some of the most gratifying years […]
Perspective
Why online speech gets moderated despite what Elon Musk wants
Social media platforms have faced enormous scrutiny over which content they silence, and which they amplify. That’s the backdrop as Elon Musk pursues his deal to take ownership of Twitter.
Twitter lags behind its rivals. Here’s why Elon Musk bought it anyway
Twitter has fewer users and less money than many of its social media peers, but it has captured the attention of an influential group of users — including Elon Musk.
Musk wants free speech on Twitter after spending years silencing critics
The Tesla CEO’s tactics have included NDAs and public shaming of perceived enemies.
Russia is sparking new nuclear threats — understanding nonproliferation history helps place this in context
Despite decades of progress on nonproliferation, Russia’s new threats of nuclear strikes bring to mind that convincing countries to reduce their nuclear weapons has long been very difficult.
GOP did more damage to trust in the judiciary than to Jackson’s nomination
It’s too bad that U.S. Senate Republicans couldn’t act more like Maine legislators when it came to historic confirmation hearings.
Where to find nuclear weapons around the world
Both the Russian and US arsenals boast thousands of nuclear weapons, located in various places around their own countries and, for the US, in Europe as well.
Post-covid, the 4-day workweek could help employers as much as workers
History shows that happier, better rested workers actually get more done.
The return-to-office perk your boss won’t mention: Gossip is back on
Office gossip isn’t always bad for employee morale – it can be empowering or at least entertaining.
Sophia Andree Kiala wants to help Ukrainians fit in this country like she has
Conversations With New Mainers: Sophia Andree Kiala was born in Russia, and never felt she could relate to anyone in that country.