Drew Wood - Writer for 24/7 Wall St.
• Drew Wood has edited or ghostwritten 8 books and published over 700 articles on a wide range of topics including politics, world cultures, business, and popular science. Drew excels in communicating complex topics clearly to non-specialists.
• Drew holds a doctorate and 4 masters degrees in religious studies, foreign affairs, and Russian studies. He has over 25 years of college teaching experience. His world travels included 3 years living in Ukraine. In his free time he enjoys practicing Brazilian jiu jitsu.
Lastest Stories by Drew Wood
Despite all the government’s efforts to vet applicants for government jobs requiring security clearances, sometimes the system breaks down. Here are some of the most notorious stories of Americans...
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The United States hasn’t had a military draft since 1973, but men between the ages of 18-25 are still required to register with the Selective Service to be called up in case of a national...
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In American culture, the vast urban metropolises have half the country’s population and generate up to 90% of its GDP. But it’s the rural areas, often dismissed as “flyover states,” that feed...
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The United States is one of the most popular destinations in the world for tourists, students, business people, seasonal workers, and immigrants. This article explores which U.S. airports receive the...
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About half the American population lives in the 50 largest urban areas in the country. And a whopping 90% of the entire American GDP is produced in the country’s cities. Of course, this is not to...
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These are exciting times in space exploration, as more and more countries and private enterprises are mastering technology not only to orbit the Earth, but to reach to the Moon and beyond. In just...
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The devastating wildfires consuming Los Angeles have driven home to the world the intensity of the water crisis in California and other southwestern states. A decades-long drought has inspired all...
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Fast food is a vastly profitable part of the American economy, raking in $387.5 billion in 2023. That’s comparable to the entire GDP of Missouri or Connecticut. Fast food workers don’t often...
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President-elect Trump recently remarked Canada should be the “51st state” of the United States. Along with comments about annexing Greenland and the Panama Canal, it’s not clear if he is...
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You can probably name some of the abandoned cities of the past, like Pompei or Babylon, that were destroyed by natural disasters or war. But in today’s world, we have our own ghost cities,...
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President Trump has recently expressed a desire to expand American territory to include Greenland, the Panama Canal, and even all of Canada, and said he cannot rule out using military force. This...
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It’s been a long time since early humans rubbed two sticks together and made fire. Today, we have ways to blow up entire countries and science shows no sign of stopping. For now, these are 15 of...
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Winning military conflicts is as much about getting into the minds of the enemy as it is overcoming them physically. Given the right psychological techniques, enemies can be tricked into making poor...
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If you think you’re safe from earthquakes because you don’t live on the West Coast, think again. One of the most dangerous earthquake zones in the country is right in the heartland, and can...
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President-elect Trump has promised to tame federal waste by creating a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This advisory board will recommend reorganization and cost-cutting measures in...
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