As humans push the edges of urban viability, disastrous storms could become the norm
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When Will Men Say Something?
Men’s silence around sexual assault is striking and bizarre
Viewpoint: Bashing China Is the Politics of the Weak
The return of a “Chinese menace” ad shows that America’s not ready to face itself
Should a Person Be Jailed for Swearing in Court?
A plaintiff who spoke harshly about a judge was slapped with a four-month sentence
Viewpoint: For-Profit Education is Not Dead Yet
As for-profits evolve they may just change the entire sector of higher education
What Would Lincoln Think About Laws That Deny Felons The Right To Vote?
Lincoln died because of his support for giving blacks the vote. What would he make of “felony disenfranchisement” laws that disproportionately prevent black men from voting?
Why Parenting Is More Important Than Schools
A new study shows that parental involvement matters more for performance than schools, but that doesn’t mean going to PTA meetings
Does The Bachelor Discriminate Against Blacks?
After 16 seasons, there has yet to be a non-white bachelor on the show. Maybe it’s time for a change
Why Education Should Be in the Foreign Policy Debate
As the case of Malala Yousafzai shows, educational inequalities breed conflict and repression and hurt all nations
8 Ideas to Improve Higher Education
TIME asked eight experts what they would change about how Americans get a college degree. Here’s what they came up with.
Viewpoint: Don’t Stop Now On Higher Ed Reform
Our reforms are taking roots and delivering results
Viewpoint: Demand Real Change In Higher Education
It’s time to trade in big government policies for innovation
Pulpit Freedom: Should Churches Endorse Political Candidates?
A group of rebel pastors is breaking the U.S. tax code which prohibits churches and other non-profits from engaging in electoral politics