Our Republican strategist Karen Hughes and Democratic pollster Mark Penn in their bi-weekly faceoff
Brilliant: The Science of SmartHealth & Science
Why Guessing Is Undervalued
Being able to estimate may be more important than doing quadratic equations
Why PETA Is Meat’s Best Friend
Jokes are not the best way to deal with the question of animal suffering
Mitt Romney’s About-Face on Women’s Health
The candidate famous for flip-flops now vows to end family planning
Giving Thanks, 2013 Edition
Come Thanksgiving two years hence, the unemployment rate will be near zero, taxes will be voluntary for some, and the Boss will still be on tour! Thank you!
Father Knows, Well, Not Best
What George Clooney’s portrayal of a struggling dad in The Descendants says about modern fatherhood
Was Jared Loughner In Control of His Actions?
Just because our physical brain is at the mercy of a myriad of networks doesn’t mean we’re absolved of personal responsibility
Other People’s Money
Who’s rich? Who’s poor?
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Are Americans Really Exceptional?
How to turn an election cycle rallying cry into a reality
Talking About The Weather Just Got More Interesting
Experts confirm what Americans suspected: extreme storms, droughts and floods are being made worse by climate change
Why Won’t The Supreme Court Allow TV Cameras?
Our justices aren’t used to being second-guessed, but it’s time to demand more transparency in the highest court in the land
The Harsh Bigotry of Twilight-Haters
Why is it that female fantasy is so derided and feared?