Savvas Papadopoulos

It’s fascinating that deregulation, rather than regulation, has come to dominate public discourse. At what point do they stifle the growth of technology sectors, and where do they safeguard progress? Most importantly, amidst all the debate, are citizens genuinely protected in the end?

I believe that open societies, which provide opportunities for social and economic advancement for all, are destined for prosperity and progress. In contrast, societies that retreat into introversion, seek victims, and view others as enemies are not merely at risk of decline—they are already in it.

Even the best among us, when granted power, must be met with vigilance and scrutiny. Sadly, human nature harbors the potential for corruption and wrongdoing. This is why I place my trust only in democracy— with full accountability, institutional oversight, and the active participation of the people.

Finding a Home Among the Punks Gail Butensky’s photographs of alternative and punk rockers find poignancy in the scene’s dissonance.

Gail Butensky’s spontaneous approach to shooting punk and indie-rock musicians match the scrappiness still inherent to the genre, Amanda Petrusich writes—“less ‘Fake it till you make it’ and more ‘Fuck making it.’ ”

The democratic turmoil continues endlessly. The only choice is an unwavering struggle for the values we want our society to uphold. It requires courage, resilience, and determination.