Critics of the Liberal Arts Are Wrong
Yes, science and tech are important, but a new report shows that employers prize a more broadly-based education
Viewpoint: The Real Proof of Citizenship
In the immigration reform debate, we talk about pathways to citizenship, but we almost never discuss the destination of those pathways
Affirmative Action Has Helped White Women More Than Anyone
Their successes make the case not for abandoning affirmative action but for continuing it
Cartoons of the Week: June 8–14
We’re all being watched
What’s the Best Thing Your Dad Has Ever Told You?
TIME teamed up with Lean In to ask famous dads to write open letters to their daughters. In honor of Father’s Day, we want to know: what’s the best thing your dad has ever told you? Tweet us using #LettersFromDad.
New Labor Law Targeting Underage Models Could Change Our Body-Image Issues
Beautiful, tall, skinny girls provoke a lot of emotion in people, none of which is ever sympathy. But a bill that just passed the New York legislature is aimed at protecting this rare species of human. Known in legal-speak as
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Cremation Is on the Rise, but Where to Put the Ashes?
Scattering the remains of your loved one—legally—can present something of a challenge.
Our Double Standard of Privacy
We’re upset about the government tracking our communications, but we willingly hand over much more sensitive information to a handful of huge corporations
Our Antiquated Laws Can’t Cope With National Security Leaks
Is Edward Snowden a traitor or a whistleblower? We need a better legal framework to figure that out.
Let’s Not Forget, Many Working Moms Want To Work Less
Maybe it’s time to admit that a lot of mothers don’t mind the lost pay and status of part-time jobs
Bill Cosby’s ‘Tough Love’ Is Counterproductive
Bill Cosby is not alone in thinking black Americans need to do better, but his advice is not just tone-deaf, it’s useless as well
8 New Ways of Looking at Intelligence
Our brains can be strengthened (and weakened) in many more ways than we ever thought.