New details point to someone in a state of serious mental decline, but not someone unaware of the wrongfulness of his actions
Why the Online-Education Craze Will Leave Many Students Behind
Free classes from elite colleges like Princeton and Harvard have generated excitement, but they could actually widen the learning gap
Justin Bieber: Legal Groundbreaker?
A new law against paparazzi sounds like a good idea, but it endangers first amendment rights
The Tyranny of the ‘Sexy’ Mom
Have Americans become too obsessed with how women’s bodies do — or don’t — spring back into shape after having a baby?
Cartoons of the Week: July 21–27
Real-life heroes protect citizens and Paterno’s legacy comes tumbling down
Failure to Launch
Why Romney’s critique of Obama’s foreign policy record will not fly
The Rise of the Smart Grid
Obama’s plan for a state-of-the-art electrical grid is gaining power bit by digital bit
Domestic Double Standard: What About Sally Ride’s Partner?
Sally Ride risked her life for her country, and yet her domestic partner of 27 years will not get her government benefits. Is that any way to treat a hero?
Do Attack Ads Work?
A new project that instantly rates political campaign ads answers that question—and more
Why Sherman Hemsley’s George Jefferson Was Pitch Perfect
Hemsley’s George Jefferson was one of the most abrasive and difficult-to-like men on TV, but he was adored precisely because he was so unapologetic about black ascension
Should We Outsource Congress?
It would cut costs and boost productivity. Why not outsource the 112th United States Congress?
Brilliant: The Science of SmartPsychology
How to Get — and Keep — Someone’s Attention
Want to captivate an audience? Here’s how
Bring Grilling Out of the Caveman Era
And throw away your Mrs. Dash while you’re at it. A look at what’s hot now in America’s backyards
