We’re all feeling it—the uncertainty about what’s next, the fear of what might happen to us or our loved ones, and even if we’ll still have jobs tomorrow. It’s scary, but writing about politics can help us get through it together.

In 2013, the number of individuals traveling alone globally was 12%. By 2020, it had grown to more than 30%. And by 2023, it’s estimated that 43% of all international travelers will be solo adventurers.

As a country we’ve been obsessed with true crime for decades now, but lately it seems like people are more interested than ever before. Maybe it’s because the world is such a scary place now that we need some sort of escape from it all.