The panic-inducing posturing of American and Syrian leaders has taken on an increasingly farcical tone
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Is School Just for Getting a Good Job?
No, but we shouldn’t have to make a choice between an engaging education and one that prepares students for careers.
What Makes A Good Teacher
As Davis Guggenheim’s new documentary TEACH shows, it really shouldn’t be such a mystery
Striking Syria Is Completely Illegal
The fundamental rule of international law is that states cannot attack other states, even for humanitarian reasons
Boys Who Wear Pink Aren’t Just Internet Sensations
Gender-nonconforming children need empathy, not the media spotlight
On Syria: Be Clear, Then Hit Hard
A demonstration of American airpower and political will would help the President regain the high ground
Women Should Pay More for Health Care
Women’s costs are higher, and they live longer, yet Obamacare will charge men the same for health-insurance premiums
Don’t Ignore Race in Christopher Lane’s Murder
The association of young black men with violence doesn’t come out of thin air
Viewpoint: Overzealous Prosecution of Bradley Manning Backfired
In the end, the final casualty may be America’s reputation as a bastion of freedom
How the News Got Less Mean
The more people get their information by sharing online, the more positive stories get. New research underlines a growing trend in media
Over-Practicing Makes Perfect
The brain can get by on less energy when you overlearn a task
Learning to Talk About Harriet Tubman
Russell Simmons may be a thick-skinned liberal, but most Americans still don’t know how to talk about slavery
One More Reason to Pay College Athletes
If players were paid, market forces would work against competitive imbalance