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Sarah Binns2022/05/041 min read

We’re Sorry, Judge Jackson, We Are (Maybe) for Real

Now that the COVID-19 pandemic is totally receding, the Senate created an unprecedented moment all on its own and confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to ...
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Cory Manento2022/05/04< 1 min read

TrendSegments: Involvement Means Involvement

Back in late February we asked Americans whether they’d support U.S. military involvement in Ukraine, and less than half were supportive. Now, two months later, a majority (53%) ...
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Jordan Boeder2022/04/211 min read

Contentment Is the Greatest Resource

For all the Gen Zs and Millennials who feel weighed down by crushing student debt, entry-level pay for skilled work, and a Tinder account that is surely broken (that last picture ...
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Sarah Binns2022/04/211 min read

No, You're at War with Eurasia

Snowflake. Extremist. Just two (printable) derogatory terms used by dueling bullies throwing punches on the good ol’ American political jungle gym. On the bright side, at least ...
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Brendon Ellis2022/04/21< 1 min read

TrendSegments: With a Little Yelp from My Friends

Since the dawn of the internet, Yelp has harnessed the power of the online hivemind to rate every known restaurant, granting everyday Americans both the power to make informed ...
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Sarah Binns2022/04/061 min read

Vampires Could Be Morning People Now

In late March the Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which proposes permanent daylight saving time (DST) starting in 2023. Couched as an economic incentive (more sunshine ...
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Cory Manento2022/04/061 min read

Let's Get Metaphysical

Imagine it’s the year 2072 and Elon Musk’s granddaughter, ƒœ-58µ2, has just invented teleportation. (Though, given the progress on those flying cars we were promised, we should ...
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Jordan Boeder2022/04/06< 1 min read

TrendSegments: What Does the Hand Say to the Face?

There are three things we do not talk about at Gradient: Bruno, Fight Club, and above all else, Jada Pinkett Smith. In this special edition of Trendlines, we break our silence on ...
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Jordan Boeder2022/03/161 min read

The Crysus of Public Educashun

Turning the proverbial school lunch tables, we gave Americans the opportunity to grade their public K-12 education system. Well, well, well Mrs. Stuart, look who’s failing to meet ...
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