TIME Ideas rounds up the most thought-provoking pieces about the tragedy in Boston
What Holds Women Back from the TIME 100?
Some of this year’s female honorees embody the paradox that prevents parity
Why Austerity Is a Dangerous Idea
When everyone tries it at once, austerity makes the debt bigger, not smaller
Stop Telling Me I’ll “Change My Mind” About Wanting Kids
Parents should know: children are not like hair color or college majors or other things you can just “change your mind” about
Who’s Behind the Boston Bombings? Some Initial Clues
The attack was low-tech and apparently leaderless, which points us in several possible directions
Why Americans Need Spelling Bees and Vocabulary Tests
Until we have a better appreciation for the English language, we need all the help we can get
Viewpoint: Anti-Semitism Never Goes Away
A new report charts the rise in anti-Semitic incidents across Europe
How to Stimulate Curiosity
Three practical ways to use information gaps to stimulate curiosity and promote learning
Do Human Genes Belong to People or Corporations?
The Supreme Court should rule that genes can’t be patented
Top Opinions of the Week : April 6–12
TIME Ideas rounds up the most thought-provoking posts on the web
Should Parents Ask Other Parents About Guns in the Home?
These days, it’s starting to seem like an urgent question
Chelsea Clinton: Four Myths About Millennials
They’re all about money and mobile phones, right? Wrong.
Politics
Dither No More, Please
Is it possible that Congress is finally going to make a budget deal?