The Observatory is a free digital education resource. It offers the public useful information to help them both better understand important social issues and navigate life in the modern world.

Visitors engage with the Observatory:

• Via Search: For expertise by keyword, topic area, or a favorite author.
• Via Guides: That unlock the world in a single article or an expert-curated series.

The Observatory uses MediaWiki, the software that powers Wikipedia, to publish content by a team of expert contributors.

Our doors are open: The Observatory is designed to incorporate reader feedback, and for input and collaboration with volunteer researchers and editors.

Our goal is to be an audience-supported education resource that can make a difference.