The DeAngelis Review

The article discusses US foreign aid's history, moral dimensions, and recent challenges. It argues that eliminating aid harms US security, economy, and global reputation, and calls for restoring its moral purpose despite current political opposition.

A rare 1941 Fortune Magazine features Fernand Leger's vibrant lithograph and discusses "The Great Flight of Culture" as European artists and intellectuals immigrated to America during WWII, representing what Fortune called the third major wave of immigration shaping American society.

The article discusses America's declining happiness rankings, highlighting how Nordic countries lead in happiness due to workplace trust, transparency, equity, and candor, suggesting businesses should cultivate gratitude and social capital among employees.

The article discusses how decreasing federal funding for basic research in the US threatens scientific leadership, innovation, economic growth, and national security, while China rapidly gains ground in R&D spending.

The Dalai Lama's new book reflects on his 70-year struggle with China over Tibet's freedom. At 90, he fears Tibet's cultural erasure and specifies his successor will be born outside China, continuing his legacy.

Every January highlights ongoing human trafficking issues. The U.S. observes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, focusing on awareness and prevention of trafficking crimes that affect nearly 50 million people globally, including 12 million children.