Lindsey McCormack
Lindsey McCormack grew up north of Boston, learning from an early age to appreciate fried clams and cold oceans. She attended Harvard College, where she majored in Latin American history and literature, and studied for a year in Bolivia. Later, she worked as a speechwriter for Costa Rican President Oscar Arias. She is an associate editor at 02138 magazine and resides in Queens, N.Y.
Ritalin Can Wake the Brain From Anesthesia
Researchers propose pulling patients out of anesthesia with “a shot of adrenaline to the brain.”
In Tax Debate, Lessons from Ronaldinho and Beckham
Economists study European soccer stars to understand how the wealthy respond to tax increases and what states should do as a result.
What About Us, DREAM Act?
The controversial DREAM Act, a fixture in the immigration debate since 2001, would give undocumented students the chance to become citizens. Its chances of passing are better than ever, and legal immigrants say they deserve to take part.
‘Small P’ Philanthropy: The Sentimentality of Crowds
Charities wonder if giving donors control over their donations makes for wise policy.
Spring Forward … Fall Out of Office?
The impassioned arguments around Daylight Savings Time generate a lot of energy
The Rational Ruffian: Why Crime Pays
A Miller-McCune.com interview with the authors of the new book Economic Gangsters: Corruption, Violence and the Poverty of Nations
The Best Things in Life are Z’s
Sara Mednick pits the world’s No. 1 stimulant against napping in a test of memory.
Slow: Whale Xing
Biologist Christopher Clark builds sonic buoys that help ships avoid running down the last of the right whales.
Light Unto the Developing World
A Massachusetts architect and a personal solar power system — Portable Light — bring comfort and better medical chances to South African TB patients.
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After decades of obstacles hindering the voting process, new laws will allow overseas and military voters to submit their votes in time for the 2012 election.
Neglected Tropical Diseases Neglected No More?
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