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Mirror Life Could Be Catastrophic. Here's How to Prevent It
Mirror life is a hypothetical life-form that could endanger humans, animals, and plants if it's ever created. The United States can take steps to stop that from happening.
Jul 31, 2026

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Having Trouble Finding Good Workers? They’re Right Under Your Nose
Myths about people who have criminal convictions can prevent hiring managers from considering a pool of productive, trustworthy workers. RAND research is clear: The vast majority of people who have a criminal conviction do not reoffend.
Aug 4, 2026

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Readiness and Resilience: The National Effort We Can't Delay
A Europe capable of deterring, denying, and defeating existential threats is within reach. However, achieving such resilience will require difficult conversations on security and preparedness across European NATO, as a whole.
Aug 11, 2026

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