We have nothing to fear from the cliff, and it will get us closer to fundamental tax reform
Petraeus Scandal: Are We Guilty of a Double Standard?
Why do we subject the women involved in these escapades to an extra layer of scrutiny and scorn?
How We Can Reform Our Elections
Last week’s long lines and dirty tricks prove we need tougher laws to protect voting rights
Viewpoint: Why Obama’s Second Term Isn’t Doomed
Yes, presidents tend to get stymied during their follow-up act, but Obama also has bright days ahead
Obama’s Mandate for Moderation
We have reached a turning point in American history. It is no longer possible for a rural, regional, racially monochromatic political party to win the presidency. We are now, manifestly, a different country.
How To Rebuild Trust—And Infrastructure
Over the course of this campaign, commentators on both sides of the political divide seemed to agree on one point: this was a campaign about nothing.
Voting With The 1 %
For the seven years I’ve lived in L.A., I thought it was rustic and warm that I voted in the living room of the ranger’s house in Griffith Park. Then I realized I didn’t move to L.A. to be rustic and warm; I moved here to be rich and famous and not have to deal with people who are lowly park rangers.
Viewpoint: Will Family Issues Finally Get Addressed?
We are still the only developed nation without paid maternal or paternal leave, and our lack of a childcare system is a scandal
Cartoons of the Week: November 2–9
Presidential election edition
Viewpoint: The Power of the Asian and Latino Vote
Asians and Latinos made key differences in battleground states, driven by a common desire for immigration reform.
Viewpoint: The Election Has Compromised Education Reform
Results across the country show the fragility of the reform agenda
Brilliant: The Science of SmartEducation
Why Kids Should Learn Cursive (and Math Facts and Word Roots)
More schools are getting rid of “old-fashioned” skills like penmanship and multiplication tables, but research shows that students benefit from some classic teaching methods
Editor’s Desk: The Unfinished Work That Lies Ahead
The headline “Now for the Hard Part” is one of the great clichés in journalism. But there’s a reason it is so familiar: it’s very useful, and in this case it does describe what lies ahead for President Obama. Not that …