An expert in school shootings analyzes the recent tragedy of Jaime Gonzalez in Brownsville, Texas
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A Soldier’s Dilemma: Should Corporal Thorsen Have Endorsed Ron Paul?
One vet reflects on the meaning of Corporal Jesse Thorsen wearing his politics on his uniformed sleeve
Women Should Be Required to Register with the Military, Too
Recruiting more female officers might increase our chances of finding better solutions to our military problems
Why the Death Penalty Is Slowly Dying
Little by little, governors, state legislatures, judges and juries are quietly deciding not to support capital punishment
Funding Public Parks Could Save Lives
If people’s lives are at stake because of poorly funded parks, shouldn’t we do something about it?
What All Those New Presidential Bios Say About America’s Mood
Three media personalities have written bestsellers about presidents. It must mean something
The Top 10 Opinions of 2011
TIME Ideas picks the most thought-provoking, anger-inducing, viral viewpoints of the year
Should Medical Journals Print Info That Could Help Bioterrorists?
Scientists are butting heads with the government over whether scientific openness trumps national security
Why We Must Stop the Blame Game
A U.S. Marine in Afghanistan wonders why the United States can’t come together to overcome our nation’s challenges
Our Love-Hate Relationship with the SATs
Cheating scandals aside, the grandaddy of high-stakes college admissions testing soldiers on
Why E-Reading with Your Kid Can Impede Learning
Parents tend to interrupt too much with “Don’t turn the page yet” and “Click here!”
Gimme Some Truth for Xmas
In which the author serves up some hot righteous pie for the holidays
Should You Be Allowed to Sell Your Bone Marrow?
A new ruling reinterprets the National Organ Transplant Act banning the sale of bone marrow. Will other human body parts follow?