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Sara Herschander

Sara Herschander

Future Perfect fellow

    Latest articles by Sara Herschander

    26 things we think will happen in 2026
    Future Perfect

    From the state of democracy to the chance of a recession, here’s what could happen in 2026.

    By Bryan Walsh, Izzie Ramirez and 11 more
    Inside Trump’s “no data, just vibes” approach to science
    Climate

    8 ways the administration has undermined data collection this year.

    By Umair Irfan, Dylan Scott and 2 more
    Future Perfect
    How Wall Street helped turn poor countries into permanent debtorsHow Wall Street helped turn poor countries into permanent debtors
    Future Perfect

    The global debt crisis works like your credit card — but much, much worse.

    By Sara Herschander
    Future Perfect
    The low, low cost of ending extreme povertyThe low, low cost of ending extreme poverty
    Future Perfect

    Less than Americans’ holiday shopping, actually.

    By Sara Herschander
    Future Perfect
    MacKenzie Scott’s billion-dollar bet on vibesMacKenzie Scott’s billion-dollar bet on vibes
    Future Perfect

    A billionaire’s spiritual guide to letting go — of $19 billion.

    By Sara Herschander
    The End of HIV
    200,000 additional children under 5 will die this year — thanks to aid cuts200,000 additional children under 5 will die this year — thanks to aid cuts
    The End of HIV

    The historic increase in global child deaths, explained in one chart.

    By Sara Herschander
    Future Perfect
    Did Trump accidentally boost direct giving?Did Trump accidentally boost direct giving?
    Future Perfect

    The Dells’ $6 billion gift just legitimized Trump accounts.

    By Sara Herschander
    Future Perfect
    Want to fight climate change effectively? Here’s where to donate your money.Want to fight climate change effectively? Here’s where to donate your money.
    Future Perfect

    These are eight of the most high-impact, cost-effective, evidence-based organizations. You may not have heard of them.

    By Sigal Samuel, Rachel DuRose and 2 more
    Free cancer treatment for all — and 5 other ideas to transform global health
    Future Perfect

    Meet the Future Perfect 25: Movers and Shakers.

    By Izzie Ramirez, Sara Herschander and 2 more
    The 6 big thinkers reshaping foreign aid, masculinity, and development
    Future Perfect

    Meet the Future Perfect 25: The Thinkers

    By Izzie Ramirez, Sara Herschander and 4 more