Sandusky’s victims are lining up to sue, but what’s bad for Penn State could be good for the nation
Is Romney Doomed? Not Yet
It’s been a disastrous month, but the underlying numbers still suggest that this will be a close race to the end
Cartoons of the Week: September 15–21
Mitt makes a major mistake and the middle class responds, plus more cartoons of the week
Immigration Debate: The Problem with the Word Illegal
It’s inflammatory, imprecise and, most of all, inaccurate. So why does everyone — from Chuck Schumer to Mitt Romney — use it?
The Case for Optimism
From technology to equality, five ways the world is getting better all the time
Should Teachers Be Allowed to Sell Their Lesson Plans?
A Georgia kindergarten teacher has made more than $1 million selling her lesson plans online. Can U.S schools crowdsource their way to better student performance?
Why I’m a One-Issue Voter
The rabbi who gave the benediction at the DNC asks, Which candidate will prevent nuclear terror?
The Perils of Coffee Snobbery
What the cult of craft coffee says about our country
Why We Should Be Arguing More Over the Constitution
The fight over big versus small government is what defines our country, but both Democrats and Republicans have wimped out
The Rich Haven’t Always Hated Taxes
Once upon a time, the wealthy elite took pride in the fact that they paid higher rates than other Americans
The War Against a War President
In their attempts to characterize Obama as “weak” on defense, Republicans face an uphill battle
Fall TV: Strong Female Characters Can Negate Violence
New research shows sexually violent media is rendered less harmful when women are given assertive roles
Should Anti-Islam Filmmakers Be Thrown in Jail?
Controversy over what should be done about ‘Innocence of Muslims’ has pushed the First Amendment to its limits