A new report highlights the lack of basic protections for a growing corps of domestic workers
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Working on Holidays: The New Class Divide?
Shoppers may appreciate the extra hours, but what about all the people who will have to end their Thanksgiving meal, or forgo it altogether, in order to man the cashiers and stock the shelves?
Viewpoint: Why We Should Go over the Fiscal Cliff
We have nothing to fear from the cliff, and it will get us closer to fundamental tax reform
Burger King Home Delivery: The Last Nail in the Coffin of Real Food?
Just because fast-food delivery will be popular doesn’t mean it’s a good thing
Introducing Changes to Our Commenting System
Things are changing at TIME.com. Along with our brand-new look and feel (more on that here), we’re happy to announce we’re switching to LiveFyre for our new commenting system.
Why Are Women Biased Against Other Women?
We shouldn’t be surprised that both sexes have gender stereotypes about women (and men)
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 Gadgets Are Great for Introverts
Critics argue that wireless communication is a poor substitute for social interaction, but our wired world gives voice to the quieter half of the population
Workplace Woes: The ‘Open’ Office Is a Hotbed of Stress
Lack of privacy is the least of it. Research shows that open-plan offices sap motivation and create “cognitive load”
Why the Online-Education Craze Will Leave Many Students Behind
Free classes from elite colleges like Princeton and Harvard have generated excitement, but they could actually widen the learning gap
Rich-People Problems? The Summer of Elite Discontent
Why should one group have a monopoly on meritocracy?
Marissa Mayer: Irrelevant “Superwoman” or Agent of Change?
Mayer faces a unique opportunity to remake her workplace and lead her employees in a great experiment of making Yahoo more family-friendly
Olympic Uniform Hypocrisy: Reid and Pelosi’s Clothes Are Made In China Too
For all the furor over Ralph Lauren’s uniforms not being made in America, little has been done to support our home-grown garment industry