If you really want to get rid of senseless violence, we need to stop the War on Drugs
The Real Reason Women Don’t Choose STEM Careers
Women may be underrepresented in science and technology because they find better opportunities elsewhere
How to Increase Your Stamina to Learn
We can now take classes anywhere, at any time. So why do we so often give up on learning?
Why the Supreme Court Is Likely to Rule for Gay Marriage
The swing vote, Justice Kennedy, has been the court’s most steadfast supporter of gay rights
Why Prince Triumphed With Gen X
Prince was telling us we were all the originators of our own destinies as long as we access our inner essence
Viewpoint: The Limitations of Being ‘Spiritual but Not Religious’
Only organized religion can mobilize communities and lead to real action
Is There Really a ‘Boy Crisis’?
Most boys are doing just fine, although some have been getting the wrong message about what it takes to be successful
What Bush Got Right On Iraq—and What Obama Can Learn From It
Before pulling the trigger on Iran, the U.S. should review how Bush nearly drove Saddam Hussein from power without an invasion
What Our Memories Tell Us About Ourselves
New research confirms that memories are created in the present rather than being faithful records of the past
College Admissions: The Myth of Higher Selectivity
The number of high school seniors is actually shrinking, making it easier for students to get into highly selective colleges
Steubenville and the Family Guy Generation
Our culture constantly blurs the line between real-life pain and bad humor. Why would we expect our children to do otherwise?
Iraq War Legacy: Are Today’s Vets Better Off?
Society can now separate the soldier from the cause, and our country has made significant strides in veteran care
Yesterday: Iraq. Tomorrow: Iran?
It was 10 years ago this week that George W. Bush launched his ill-fated war of choice in Iraq. Will action against Iran be next?