Future Perfect Archive
Archives for June 2020
A Nobel Prize winner coauthored a study in a major journal. More than 40 researchers want it retracted.
America could have prevented another surge in coronavirus cases. It’s now clear it didn’t.
Inside the unrest at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
Coronavirus cases are increasing, but Black Lives Matter protests may not be to blame. Here’s why.
Over about half a century, police unions have become one of the most powerful lobbies in local government.
A world with far less policing is possible. Here’s what experts think that world could look like.
“Years of potential life lost” is the most sobering and sad Covid-19 statistic I’ve seen.
The US is finally reporting 500,000 coronavirus tests a day — but many states are still falling short.
The backlash against the Minnesota Freedom Fund, explained.
Workers at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative ask: “What side of history will this organization be on moving forward?”
It’s the biggest gift so far by any individual or couple for racial justice.
Park County hasn’t been able to figure out who is behind a 2,100-acre center for education reform. It’s Reed Hastings.
New York’s repeal of section 50-a — which allowed police to shield misconduct records — is a big win for activists, but there is more work to be done.
What if we sent mental health experts instead of police?
The Twitter CEO’s plan to give away $1 billion shows charity is not as hard as billionaires say it is.