May 19, 2025 Image description: A colorful illustration of a pink, dark blue, and green mountain next to each other. The background is a pink sky with clouds and a dark orange sun. By Chloé via Unsplash. On Friday, April 4th, Interaction Institute for Social Change was proud to partner with Food Solutions New England to host…
Based on residential investment construction July release (starts 1.428 mn > 1.29 mn Bbg consensus; permits 1.354mn < 1.39mn Bbg consensus): Figure 1: Residential fixed investment (bold black), Survey of Professional Forecasters August median f’cast (light blue), GDPNow of 8/19 (dark blue square), all in bn.Ch.2017$, SAAR. Source: BEA 2025Q2 advance, Philadelphia Fed, Atlanta Fed,…
In this moment of crisis, we need a unified, progressive opposition to Donald Trump. We’re starting to see one take shape in the streets and at ballot boxes across the country: from New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s campaign focused on affordability, to communities protecting their neighbors from ICE, to the senators opposing arms…
By Mr. Maverick A flurry of speculation about the future of the renowned city of Constantinople, now known as Istanbul, has recently swept through the ‘tweetosphere’ like a tornado. Anyone actively using the social media platform ‘X’ is likely already familiar with the direction this article is heading. Very recently, and frankly right out of…
Celebrate Leo season with brilliant jewellery and bold watches (Photo: Chanel) Leo season is upon us. That means drama, dazzle, and a healthy dose of unapologetic boldness. Born under the sign ruled by the sun, Leos know how to shine—and they expect their jewellery to do the same. From bold gold accents to star-powered motifs, these…
Counterfactuals are a necessary part of any scientific analysis: If X didn’t happen, then Y would have. But counterfactuals, by definition, can never be known. They never occurred, so we can never truly know if the counterfactual would have happened. For example, there was much debate in the Truman Administration and the US military during World…
Members of the National Guard stand near D.C.’s Union Station, within view of the U.S. Capitol, on Thursday. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images In the days since declaring a “crime emergency” in Washington, D.C., President Trump has spoken repeatedly of extending federal control over the city, even as it fights…
“The risk of starvation is everywhere in Gaza,” UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan told reporters in Geneva. “This is a direct result of the Israeli government’s policy of blocking humanitarian aid,” he said. Mr. Al-Kheetan insisted that in the past few weeks, Israeli authorities have only allowed aid to enter in quantities that…
Fall in New York isn’t just a season — it’s an aesthetic, a vibe, and frankly, an opportunity to flex a little style. The city sheds its humid summer skin, slips into shades of gold and crimson, and suddenly every corner looks like a movie set. Whether you’re planning a weekend date, a stylish rooftop…
A recent New York Times piece bemoaned the “credibility crisis” at the Trump Justice Department. As is typical of the Times, the article acted as though history began in 2016, took a break from 2021-2025, and restarted following the inauguration of Trump 2.0. While the Trump DOJ is a cruel joke—as we’ve covered—if the Times…