A recent survey shows — surprise! — that the more seriously we take youth sports, the less fun kids have
Save the Economy; Turn Off the T.V.
Americans see the national economic crisis through the media prism. Is it time for a news blackout?
Help Wanted: Evaluating Economic Recovery Plans
Why we need to vet the policies of presidential candidates before it’s too late
Meet Big Soda — as Bad as Big Tobacco
The beverage industry is resorting to dirty tactics to prevent taxes on sugar-sweetened drinks
Is a Woman in Brazil Better Off than a Woman in the U.S.?
Women overseas are reaching new heights professionally. Here’s what we can learn from our emerging market counterparts
Will Ruling On Tasers Change Police Procedure?
Using Taser guns on civilians can be unconstitutional, a new court decision has found
The Masculine Mistake
Don’t look to this season’s spate of man shows to help you broaden the definitions of manhood
Getting Distracted from the Real Issues of ADHD
Yes, it’s a real disorder. Why are we still so disposed to thinking it’s overdiagnosed?
What Your Supermarket Knows About You
As the recession lurches on, retailers have adjusted their marketing tactics to appeal to your hoarding instinct
The Myth of the Millionaire College Dropout
In the latest assault on higher education, a new book paints a misleading picture of the road to riches without a college degree
‘Suck for Luck’: Why NFL Fans Can Root Against Their Teams
Football fanatics may have turned cynical, but they’re taking their cues from team management
Joel Stein Speaks for the 1%
They’re just like the 99%, but they throw better weddings
Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 Plan: Not So Crazy
His plan is sloppy and, in parts, bizarre. But the impetus behind it — tax simplification and reform — is not