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The Future in Context

Aug 27, 2021

The world changed on August 6. The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, triggering a hasty and desperate withdrawal of American nationals and others. After twenty years, it also changed the world’s perception of the United States and caused Americans to question the state of the national soul.
 


America’s Standing in the World After 20 Years in Afghanistan

Aug 27, 2021

The world changed on August 6. The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, triggering a hasty and desperate withdrawal of American nationals and others. After twenty years, it also changed the world’s perception of the United States and caused Americans to question the state of the national soul.


Aug 12, 2021

Thomas Jefferson’s meaning has been up for grabs since he penned the phrase in 1776. The country has proven to be all too comfortable with the ambiguity. Depending how we answer the question, it could help redeem the reputation of the third president or leave us with a lesser Jefferson.