The ten year delay between on-the-ground reality and official policy shows a troubling bureaucracy
Society
MLK Day: It’s Time for a Second Emancipation Proclamation
Segregation is as much of a problem for the U.S. as it was 40 years ago. Is it time to reprise Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision?
Is Obama’s Cabinet Too Male?
It’s a legitimate question, but more important is whether his policies have helped women get hired outside the White House
How Friendship Makes You More Successful
If you really want to change an aspect of your life, finding like-minded friends will increase your chances of success
Flu Prevention: Why Are Adults Still Sneezing into Their Hands?
Your average kindergartner knows the proper way to prevent germs from spreading. So why won’t adults get with the program?
Viewpoint: Have We Become Too Obsessed with “Energy”?
We all want more energy yet display a profound misunderstanding of where it comes from
Rape in India: A Result of Sex Selection?
The preference for male babies—and the resulting skewed sex ratio—may be at the root of the rise in violence against women
Viewpoint: Pro-Life and Feminism Aren’t Mutually Exclusive
The new generation of pro-life women reject the notion that to be pro-woman is to be pro-choice
The Hobbit: Why Are There No Women in Tolkien’s World?
Middle-earth is strangely devoid of women. So who gave birth to all those hobbits, dwarves and elves?
Viewpoint: Arming Teachers Isn’t the Answer
Putting more guns in schools will likely lead to more violence
A Sportsman’s Viewpoint: We Need a Moderate Alternative to the NRA
Many hunters would support sensible reforms against large-magazine firearms but have no organization that speaks for them
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.
The Problem with Food-Stamp Challenges
Politicians and celebrities are trying to live for one week on food stamps, but will this increase advocacy for the poor?