Perhaps, but a new survey of American values reminds us what real exceptionalism means
Viewpoint: Gift Cards Need Stronger Regulation
The #1 gift this holiday season can come with a lump of coal in the fine print.
Viewpoint: Jeb Bush Wants to Talk About Education
School reform is a political hot potato, and the former Florida governor can’t get enough of it
Cartoons of the Week: December 1–7
Christmas and the fiscal cliff
The Myth of the Ritalin-Popping American Teen
Contrary to popular belief, a new study finds that not all teens are “on something.”
Obamacare vs. Medicare
Meshing the two plans could lead to better care and savings for taxpayers
Why I’ve Stopped Sending Holiday Photo Cards
We used to go all out. This year, my urge to share has already been well sated.
Analysis: Who’s Afraid of the Egyptian Constitution?
Critics contend that the proposed charter is too Islamist and may curb freedoms. But democracy can thrive without a constitution—and a vibrant democracy can even reshape a flawed charter
Is Yelp Really for Morons?
The problem with restaurant reviews on the crowdsourced site — and how to fix it
Does Suspending Students Work?
New research shows that sending kids home from school as punishment may do more harm than good
Top 10 Food Trends of 2012
The highs and lows of the year, from gourmet airport food to molecular cocktails and gluten-free everything
Top 10 Opinions of 2012
From women not having it all to why one executive left Goldman Sachs, the year was filled with personal bombshells
Whither Goes Free Speech at Harvard?
A recent incident suggests administrators might be more concerned about ugly words than the underlying problems they were intending to satirize