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It’s Complicated: Reflections on the Legacy of Gloria Steinem in an Era of Demographic Crisis

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Gloria Steinem's gift to women also became a gift to Wall Street. But it won't last. Here's why.

AI is Coming for Your Job. It’s Time for some Ground Rules

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The year of the AI revolution — 2025 — is upon us. The U.S. is unfortunately poised to make some very serious mistakes that may forever disadvantage humanity. Here is what we need to do instead — and soon.

The Price of Cheap: The Hidden Cost of E-Commerce

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Oil companies say that demand will never be the same and that refinery cutbacks are necessary to boost sagging profits. Meanwhile, more cash-strapped shoppers are looking to save money and time shopping online. What do these seemingly separate trends have to do with one another? A lot more than you might think. Learn why e-commerce may contribute to increasing fuel prices, inflation and a retail landscape of tomorrow that hardly resembles anything we know today.