The Palestinian bid for recognition at the U.N. has elicited differing responses within the Jewish community. Younger American Jews are more likely than their parents to be acquainted with the Palestinians and their story
Do Day Laborers Have the Right to Job Hunt?
A federal appeals court has overturned a ban on soliciting work from passing cars. Is this unconstitutional, or do cities have a right to keep order on the streets?
Kids and Guns: Why Doctors Have a Right to Know
A federal judge overturns a Florida law stating that doctors can’t ask parents about guns in their household — a law that critics said was a sign of gun-rights protections gone too far
Why Do Jews Love Chinese Food?
If you’re wondering how a Jewish guy from Brooklyn has come to be the public face of a Chinese restaurant, then you probably aren’t Jewish
Justice on Display: Should Judges Deliberate in Public?
Amid fierce disagreements in the Wisconsin Supreme Court, chief justice Shirley Abrahamson has a novel suggestion: have judges debate in public. Other states should take note
A Good Mozzarella Is Hard to Find
When it comes to making fresh mozzarella, as a nation we’re where pizza was 20 or 30 years ago
Why New Jersey’s Antibullying Law Should Be a Model for Other States
Enacted in the aftermath of the death of Rutgers University student Tyler Clementi, New Jersey’s controversial antibullying law may have kinks, but it unambiguously puts the law on the side of victims
Why You Don’t Want to Get Sick on a Saturday
Timing is everything. Why you’re better off in the ER on weekdays than on nights and weekends
Drug Testing the Poor: Bad Policy, Even Worse Law
Drug testing the poor is becoming an increasingly popular idea. But not only does it not save money, it’s likely to be unconstitutional
Why Secret ‘Doctor Shopping’ Studies Are Necessary
Are primary-care doctors prioritizing patients by their insurance status? Why audit studies are necessary to ensure equitable access to medical care in the U.S.