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Exclusive Excerpt from The Book of Jezebel
An opinionated encyclopedia of lady things from the creators of Jezebel
Why the iWatch Will Likely Fail
The history of wearable technology says that timepieces are better in pockets than on wrists
Keeping Teens ‘Private’ on Facebook Won’t Protect Them
We’re afraid of and afraid for teenagers. And nothing brings out this dualism more than discussions of how and when teens should be allowed to participate in public life.
Last week, Facebook made changes to teens’ …
‘Passion’ at Work Is Overrated
The first in a series of columns on failing your way to success, from the creator of “Dilbert”
The Genetics of Bargain Hunting
1 in 4 people is physiologically more prone to splurge on sales
Don’t Just Talk. Listen to Your Baby Too
New campaigns to increase the number of words young children hear should focus on real conversations too
From the Department of Petty Controversies: Schools Cancel Halloween
Of all the conflicts to roil our educational system, this one is pretty absurd
The SATs Should Bring Back Analogies
A mastery of words paves the way to serious reading, while the writing test only paves the way to semiliterate prose.
Migration Trends of the Future
The United States has been shaped in very large part by surges of migration, from the Scots-Irish who streamed over in vast numbers in the dozen years before the American Revolution until today. These surges have been largely …
Anti-Bullying Programs Could Be a Waste of Time
Bullying has been declining for over a decade, but data suggests that’s not because of anti-bullying programs
We’re Still In the Dark About Kids and Concussions
A year ago, I argued that if we want to limit the number of kids suffering concussions from playing youth football, then adults should not allow them to play tackle until age 14. Until then, children should be playing flag …
Society is Coarser—but Better
Yes, pop culture is crude, but who gives an F-word? By virtually every measure, we’re a safer, nicer, kinder country.