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Will Same-Sex Marriage Reach the Supreme Court?
Court watchers have an exciting term up ahead, with cases involving gay marriage and affirmative action, both possibly destined to be heard
What History Tells Us About Obama’s Chances Now
Romney may have pulled a JFK in the first debate, but the race is still Obama’s to lose, and will be very close
Romney, Obama and the New Culture War over Fairness
Romney and Obama extol profoundly different conceptions of what is just. No wonder they both think they’re right
Cartoons of the Week: September 29–October 5
The presidential debates get heated, while congress seeks re-election
Elizabeth Warren, Scott Brown and the Myth of Race
Scott Brown’s simplistic conception of Warren’s Native American heritage does not fit in the age of Obama
Valium Invalidation: What if Mother (and Father) Really Did Need A Little Help?
Anxiety wasn’t “created” by modern meds — and it hasn’t been cured by them either. Denying its reality won’t bring sufferers relief
Why Are Women Biased Against Other Women?
We shouldn’t be surprised that both sexes have gender stereotypes about women (and men)
Are These End Times for Meat?
Bacon shortage hoax aside, there is a major crisis looming in our meat supply
What The Debates Will Reveal
Anyone who’s worked on a campaign knows how hard it is for a candidate to show his true self, yet the debates can give voters some important insights
We Need More Engagement in the Middle East, Not Less
The first Muslim-American elected to Congress explains why we need to judge new governments in the Middle East by their actions, not their religious affiliation
Why Long Lectures Are Ineffective
If students can only focus for 15-minute intervals, shouldn’t we devote precious class time to something more engaging?
The Real Problem With Televised Debates: The Viewers
Most of us have forgotten how to engage in the underlying political issues of our day