In Lambert Strether’s latest piece for Corrente, he reflects on various subjects, starting with the simple beauty of nature as exemplified by the Northern Mockingbird’s song at Quitman Farm in Brooks, Georgia. Strether often intertwines personal anecdotes related to plant observation, inviting readers to share their own experiences and images…...

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has created a complex geopolitical landscape, especially regarding Russia’s insistence that Ukraine never join NATO—a demand that complicates any potential negotiations led by former President Donald Trump. The historical context provided by CIA Director Bill Burns’ 2008 memo, which detailed Russia’s opposition to Ukraine’s NATO…...

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The recent ruling by the Montana Supreme Court in a landmark youth-led climate lawsuit marks a significant milestone in the evolving landscape of climate litigation in the United States. The court affirmed a lower trial court’s decision that recognized the right of youth plaintiffs to a “stable climate system,” a…...

The proliferation of articles concerning populist movements in seemingly neutral platforms like VoxEU reflects a growing concern among elites regarding democracy. This anxiety stems from the idea that when elites fail to adequately address the needs of the lower classes, they risk inciting revolt or significant opposition. Historically, economic activity…...

The analysis presented by Simon Watkins, despite its Anglosphere-centric bias, offers valuable insights into the pressing economic challenges faced by China as it attempts to sustain high growth rates amidst a global economy that is becoming increasingly constrained. China’s government, under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), is…...

In a recent exposition, Lambert Strether analyzes the interplay of politics and societal dynamics through a variety of cultural and environmental lenses. He introduces the melodious Northern Mockingbird as Bird Song of the Day, which serves as a metaphor for the complexity and variety inherent in political discourse. The piece…...

Aquaculture and Its Environmental Impact The aquaculture industry plays a significant role in Canada’s economy, particularly with open-net-pen salmon farming in British Columbia, which in 2023 produced over 50,000 tons of fish worth more than $350 million. However, the long-anticipated federal ban on this type of farming set to take…...

The issue of admissions at elite colleges and universities, particularly regarding the preference given to the children of wealthy alumni, has resurfaced in an ongoing antitrust litigation against prestigious institutions like MIT, Notre Dame, the University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown, and Cornell. These schools, which had previously operated under a federal…...

KLG’s analysis of the responses to the HIV/AIDS pandemic of the 1980s and the COVID-19 pandemic of the 2020s presents a compelling examination of how political, social, and scientific elements interact during a global health crisis. He positions himself as a knowledgeable observer of both pandemics, highlighting his own journey…...

The recent news landscape reveals significantly varied topics touching on health, politics, technology, and environmental issues. One standout health report highlights an interesting finding regarding Alzheimer’s mortality, indicating that individuals working as taxi and ambulance drivers have the lowest mortality rates linked to this debilitating disease. This surprising statistic may…...