USA

One would think that when people have been as successful in business as America’s billionaires have, they would understand basic economic arithmetic. But that doesn’t seem to be the case.

I’m sure you’ve seen the news about the double milestone the United States just reached when our national debt hit $40 trillion. Not only is that amount an all-time record, it’s also the first time it’s been so big that it’s exceeded our yearly economic output. But here’s another tidbit that I’ll wager you didn’t know…

Using everything from cornstarch to coconut shells, Foley artists have been creating the audio landscapes of cinema since the “talkies” were first invented.

From labor anthems to civil rights hymns, the Resistance Revival Chorus shows how the ancient tradition of communal singing can inspire courage and community in difficult times.

“One Big Beautiful Bill,” President Trump’s first budget for his second term, just celebrated its one-year anniversary. What changes did it bring for American citizens?

It can often seem like there are no limits to how far many captains of industry will go to deceive, pressure, and take advantage of the workers they depend on.

Contemporary ceramicists are continuing a long legacy of Black Americans working in clay. As they find new ways to tell their stories, the art world is finally catching up. (Cover image: “Farm Bowl with Chicken,” by Syd Carpenter.)

As economic inequality in America has gotten worse and worse, our two major political parties have been doing less and less to solve it. Who is filling the void?

For the team behind Wowhaus Studio, great public art isn’t just about design; it’s about creating purpose, meaning, and joy. They apply this philosophy in their daily lives, too—and so can you.