Life Among the Wolves (Sequencer Magazine)
by Max G. Levy
Wolves are the wild animal most revered and feared in many human cultures since ancient times. Researchers who spend time with them up close note that they have a lot in common with us. But they also remain a subject of concern in many communities.

Our New World of Choices (Aeon)
by Sophia Rosenfeld
For modern Americans, choice and freedom are almost synonymous. But historically that’s a relatively new thing. Picking a product, spouse, or belief system may help fulfill our individual desires, but it’s far from clear that it’s always a good way to improve either our happiness or our societies.

Everything is Childbirth (Undark)
by Emily Cataneo
The history of humanity is a story of one person after another being born. So it makes sense that childbirth, and our social and technological approaches to it, are connected to everything else.

Chemtrails Over the HHS (KFF Health News)
by Stephanie Armour
A US Health and Human Services internal memo echoes baseless conspiracy theories about airplane contrails and weather control. Where did these ideas come from, and how did they make it to the highest parts of the US government?

Black Panamanians vs. the Spanish Crown (Black Perspectives)
by Ashley Everson
In 1575, Black residents of Panama made legal arguments opposing demands for tribute from the Spanish monarchy. The records of this fight offer a rare window into the role of colonial subjects in influencing imperial policy.

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