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Call out the hypocrisy of those who give fiery speeches about law and order while doing everything in their power to allow lawbreakers access to all the weapons they need.
What accounts for the different pandemic fates of nations and peoples — and what can they do to prepare better for next time? The answers lie in biology, but also in human behavior.
As a possible new nuclear accord with Iran looms, it is clear that the 2015 deal cannot be completely resurrected. The Biden administration must nevertheless ensure that whatever Iran commits to is verifiable.
