An expert in school shootings analyzes the recent tragedy of Jaime Gonzalez in Brownsville, Texas
Jon Meacham: Why Tim Tebow is the Nation’s Top Christian
Jon Meacham explains what the Denver Broncos quarterback’s faith means for the future of American Evangelicalism
What the Words of the Year Say About Us
From occupy to winning! to Tebowing, our language mirrored our mood
Americans Are More Generous Than We Think
When the going gets tough, our country’s charitable nature still shines through
Why Doesn’t Pro-Life Rick Santorum Support Clean Air?
Any person of faith who claims to believe in the sanctity of human life should pay attention when that life is in jeopardy
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
Waffle House Is the Great American Restaurant
I can hardly think of a single chain as inordinately pleased with itself, and rightly so
How Your Dreams Can Make You Smarter
New research shows dreaming about a task gives you an edge in real life
China’s Going to the Moon — and That’s Good for Everyone
Until the U.S. gets its Apollo-era mojo back, it could do worse than rooting for China to go the places the U.S. won’t
Extremism Comes to Iowa
Jihad isn’t only being waged by Muslims
When an Athlete Dies
A pro player embodies good health, but we may be more vulnerable to the ravages of time
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