The birthrate in the U.S. is at its lowest in recorded history, a trend that is not without its detractors. Take our poll on this dramatic change in the American family.
Do Children Bring Happiness—or Misery?
Usually, both. A happiness researcher explores the relationship between parenting and well-being.
Childfree Adults Are Not “Selfish”
In choosing not to have children, we have not abdicated obligations to friends and family.
The Hollowness of Bradley Manning
As the split verdict shows, Bradley Manning’s leaks were neither noble and important nor traitorous.
The End of the Suburbs
The country is resettling along more urbanized lines, and the American Dream is moving with it
Is Reza Aslan Anti-Christian?
The author of Zealot explains his views on faith and historical scholarship
Pope Francis and Gays: “Loving the Sinner” Is Still Intolerance
Catholic doctrine still vilifies homosexuality, and no amount of priestly “love” makes that okay
Beware of Simple Solutions to the Tax Code
A former U.S. Senator argues against the popular idea of having the government prepare our tax returns
The Problem With the Marissa Alexander–George Zimmerman Comparison
The Alexander case, currently drawing protest, is a travesty not of “stand your ground” but of sentencing
Mideast Peace: A Fool’s Errand Worth Pursuing
There are many reasons the Mideast peace negotiations could fail—but no reason not to try
Why Breaking Up Is Harder Than You Think: The Plight Of Huma Abedin
Giving up on someone when you’ve invested so much isn’t easy under any circumstances.
Most Americans Don’t #StandWithWendy After All
Across the board, Americans oppose late-term abortions.
The Twisted Allure of Jihadi Glory
Like much of modern life, even terrorism can be glamorized