Why the latest data on student performance doesn’t mean we can rest on our laurels
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Ew, Boys: The Brewing Legal Battle Over Same-Sex Education
Does separating boys and girls in the classroom help learning or reinforce dangerous stereotypes?
Soldier Suicide: The Stigma to Seeking Help
The biggest barrier to preventing suicide among our service members and veterans is countering the disciplined self-reliance that they’ve been trained to embrace
What Charlie Sheen Teaches Us About Domestic Violence
The fact that we are still tuning in to watch a celebrity who is also a serial batterer is a sign that we don’t give this issue the seriousness it deserves
An Argument for More Self-Government
Here’s something the left and the right can agree on: we need a bigger role in solving our collective problems
Do the Suburbs Make You Selfish?
Urban areas have begun to outpace the growth of suburbs. Could that be good for America’s social ecology?
What You Need To Know About the Latest Twitter Privacy Ruling
If you think privacy is a moot point when using Twitter, you’d be very wrong.
Does Kindergarten Lead to Crime? Fact-Checking N.H. Legislator’s ‘Research’
According to data collected by New Hampshire state legislator Bob Kingsbury, kindergarten — that bastion of macaroni crafts, crayon-eating and life lessons in sharing — is actually a major driver of crime. Really?
What Are American Values These Days?
The Republican strategist and the Democratic pollster reflect on which core beliefs are still central to our lives.
Why Do We Discount the Career Achievements of the Young?
The young journalist Armando Montaño is being remembered for his “promise” and “aspirations.” But what about the work he did?
Does Every Kid Need a ‘Passion’?
Having one confers an edge in college admissions, but the pressure to find an all-consuming interest can backfire
John Roberts’ Play For History
Great chief justices are canny, far-sighted, and yes, consummately political
The Health Care Decision: Deliverance or Disaster?
Four former solicitors general weigh in on Chief Justice John Roberts’ ruling