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?
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
Rich-People Problems? The Summer of Elite Discontent
Why should one group have a monopoly on meritocracy?
The Overwhelming Maleness of Mass Homicide
Why aren’t we talking about the one thing mass murderers have in common?
Does Disneyland Discriminate Against the Disabled?
A new case applies the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act, even though Mickey Mouse may not like it