Frequently asked questions

Yes — every article, no paywall, no premium tier. We don't plan on changing that.

No. Accounts are only needed if you want to save articles to a reading list or comment on them.

A mix of what readers ask us to explain and topics that keep coming up in the news or in everyday conversation without a clear plain-language answer anywhere.

Always. Use the contact form and tell us what's confusing you — there's a good chance it's confusing other people too.

Short quotes with a link back are fine. For anything longer, see our content usage page.

Email us from the address on your account and we'll remove it, along with any comments you've left.