There are downsides to pitting the sexes in a constant, one-up, one-down battle for supremacy
A Letter to Jim Lehrer
Now that the conventions are over, it’s time to put some real issues on the debate agenda
Behind the Chicago Teachers’ Strike: Why Talks Must Be Made Public
With city officials and the Chicago teachers’ union at an impasse, both sides should heed Louis Brandeis’ call and start negotiating in the open
When Patients — Not Doctors — Make Medical Mistakes
Patient error can lead to unnecessary and risky treatment
The Truth About Mitt
He isn’t the guy the Democrats attacked last week. In fact, he isn’t even the guy he said he was at the Republican convention
Are Prisoners Entitled to Sex Changes?
A judge has ruled that the state must pay for an inmate’s gender-reassignment surgery. But are sex changes medically necessary?
Cartoons of the Week: September 1–7
Here are the best political cartoons from this week’s Democratic National Convention
The Myth of Bootstrapping
Politicians love to portray themselves as Horatio Alger characters, but they aren’t talking about how social mobility is all but impossible for many these days
We Need To Stop the “Just-A-Mom” Routine
Why do leaders like Michelle Obama need to resort to “momism” in order to appeal to women?
Paralysis Rules
The looming budget crisis raises a key question: Can either candidate close a deal?
How To Read Political Racial Code
Using certain words to invoke stereotypes and racial fear is a reprehensible but time-worn tactic
Brilliant: The Science of SmartEducation
What Distinguishes a Superschool From the Rest
A new study shows a vast difference between schools in prosperous neighborhoods. What creates the handful of high-flying superstars?
Have Superchefs Gotten Too Clubby?
The more these culinary titans hang out together, the less they’re thinking about what people actually want to eat
