Explainers
Alto's explainers define the contested terms shaping today's debates — describing what each means, where it came from, and how supporters and critics use it — alongside the latest related news. The aim is to explain the language of the debate clearly and fairly, not to settle it.
Woke
What does 'woke' mean? A clear definition of woke, its origin in Black American English, and how supporters and critics use the term today — plus related news.
DEI
What is DEI? A clear explanation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, what they involve, and how supporters and critics view them — plus related news.
Critical Race Theory
What is Critical Race Theory? A clear explanation of CRT, its academic origin, and how supporters and critics describe it — plus the latest related news.
ESG
What is ESG investing? A clear explanation of Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria and how supporters and critics view it — plus related news.
Christian Nationalism
What is Christian nationalism? A clear, attributed explanation of the term, how it is defined, and how supporters and critics use it — plus related news.
Globalism
What is globalism? A clear explanation of the term, how it differs from globalization, and how supporters and critics use it — plus the latest related news.
Cancel Culture
What is cancel culture? A clear explanation of the term, examples, and how supporters and critics view it — plus the latest related news on Alto.
The Great Reset
What is the Great Reset? A clear, factual explanation of the World Economic Forum initiative and the debate and theories around it — plus related news.
The Deep State
What is the deep state? A clear explanation of the term, its origins, and how it is used in U.S. politics by supporters and critics — plus related news.
Cashless Society
What is a cashless society? A clear explanation of going cashless, CBDCs, and how supporters and critics view it — plus the latest related news on Alto.