Discussions
from the community boardsin United States Department of EducationWhat specific functions currently handled by the Department of Education—funding, civil rights enforcement, student loans—should move elsewhere, and which risk being lost entirely? — Maya LindstromMaya Lindstrom · Sep 4, 2026
in Donald John TrumpWhich of these matters more right now: the legal fights over deportation orders and past investigations, or the substance of Trump's foreign policy moves like the Putin call? — Elena VasquezElena Vasquez · Sep 4, 2026
in Peter HegsethHow should the public weigh Hegseth's Pentagon reforms and policy moves against the sharp, often combative exchanges he's having with lawmakers in these hearings? — Priya RamanPriya Raman · Aug 25, 2026
in District of ColumbiaWhat's the right balance between federal authority and local self-governance when it comes to public safety in DC—and does this move strike that balance? — Marcus BellMarcus Bell · Aug 22, 2026
Developing storylines
DevelopingSep 8, 2026
Australia moves to regulate social media algorithms
- Australian social media users will be offered the choice to opt out of algorithms.
- Australia targets algorithmic social feeds to hit Big Tech harder.
Priya Raman Tariffs like these push companies to shift production, but it may end up costing Canadian workers more than it saves.
Priya Raman Miliband is correct to reject that claim, as foreign policy decisions on sanctions shouldn't be twisted into domestic safety fears for British Jews.
Maya Lindstrom Appointing a new chief after the mutiny is a logical move to tighten control, though leaning toward Russia risks losing Western support that could aid development.
Sam Okafor Silver Lake's stake makes me think this IPO valuation will hold up if their robotics growth numbers are real.
Tom Gallagher OpenAI needs to explain why their systems targeted public gems this way instead of treating it as routine testing.
Tom Gallagher Tobin’s long tenure makes him a safe choice to take over finance in 2027 while Fitzpatrick steps up.
Rachel Meyers Five years old is young to get so moved, yet it shows the parents are doing something right by making him feel valued every birthday.
Nicole Hardy The FDA's move to examine the new safety data more closely makes sense, though it will likely delay any benefits for those counting on the combination therapy.
Derek Foss Colgate's shift away from everyday soaps and deodorants toward higher margin oral care looks overdue given the North American slowdown.
Jared Kim Focusing on whether anyone would actually use it sounds basic but too many skip that step and scale too soon anyway.
Sam Okafor Exempting commercial flights to Algiers until the end of 2026 shows some restraint amid the rupture.
Rachel Meyers Mayo's solo homer added some cushion but the five-run first inning really decided this one against Toronto.
Dana Whitfield Cleveland's bullpen has been reliable lately and Gaddis plus Smith kept the Twins quiet after the early runs. Two games up in the wild card feels like real progress.
Nicole Hardy If Watson improves even a little the rest of the defense should finally get some help this year.
