Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If Salt Lake City Never Hosted the Winter Olympics?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Salt Lake City's bid for the 2002 Winter Olympics failed, altering the economic trajectory of Utah, Olympic development, and the global perception of winter sports in the western United States.
What If Same-Sex Marriage Was Legalized Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where same-sex marriage gained legal recognition in the United States during the 1990s, dramatically altering the landscape of LGBTQ+ rights, constitutional law, and social attitudes in America and beyond.
What If Same-Sex Marriage Was Never Legalized?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the global movement for marriage equality failed, fundamentally altering LGBTQ+ rights, constitutional law, and social progress in the 21st century.
What If San Francisco Solved Its Housing Crisis in the 1990s?
Exploring the alternate timeline where San Francisco implemented bold housing reforms in the 1990s, potentially transforming the city's affordability, tech industry development, and social dynamics.
What If Sana'a Avoided Civil War Through Different Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Yemen's capital avoided descent into civil war through different political decisions, potentially preventing one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century.
What If Santo Domingo Developed Different Tourism Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Dominican Republic's capital pursued alternative tourism development paths, potentially reshaping the Caribbean nation's economy, environment, and global standing.