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Are zoos ethical?
The Explainer Examining the pros and cons of supporting these controversial institutions
By Justin Klawans Published
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Is the economy headed for a 'soft landing'?
The Explainer The outlook is improving as inflation falls. Is a recession becoming less likely?
By The Week Staff Published
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What the Democrats left on the table
The Explainer The GOP-led 118th Congress is shaping up to be a rocky one. Here's what experts say Democrats could have gotten done last year when they had the chance.
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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The pros and cons of noncompete agreements
The Explainer The FTC wants to ban companies from binding their employees with noncompete agreements. Who would this benefit, and who would it hurt?
By Peter Weber Published
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How Russia's Iranian arms deals in Ukraine are scrambling alliances in the Middle East
The Explainer Where Syria, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Turkey now stand
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The Explainer Please allow us to reintroduce ourselves
By Jeva Lange Published
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What are the benefits and drawbacks of adding Finland and Sweden to NATO?
The Explainer Both nations are stepping away from their long-held neutrality
By Brigid Kennedy Last updated
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Understanding the debate around permanent CTC payments
The Explainer Monthly payments could bring down poverty — or blow up the deficit
By Joel Mathis Published
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Understanding the pros and cons of the Fed's rate hike
The Explainer It could bring down inflation — or tip the economy into recession
By Joel Mathis Published
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6 political pros and cons of the abortion decision for the midterms
The Explainer How Republican and Democratic fortunes may be affected by the Supreme Court ruling this fall
By Peter Weber Published
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The pros and cons of a Trump endorsement
The Explainer Why the former president's imprimatur can be a mixed blessing
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Does the Constitution bar lawmakers tied to Jan 6 from re-election?
The Explainer Madison Cawthorn, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and others face the 14th Amendment
By Peter Weber Published
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What experts are saying about the economy's surprise contraction
The Explainer The sharpest opinions on the debate from around the web
By Brendan Morrow Published
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How do you solve a problem like Facebook?
The Explainer The social media giant is under intense scrutiny. But can it be reined in?
By Peter Weber Published
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