TIME Ideas rounds up the most thought-provoking posts to hit the web
What Betty Friedan Saw Coming
The biggest threat today, for women and men, is the unrelenting demand of the workplace
Presidency
Aiming Low, Missing Greatness
A lack of visionary ideas marks the start of Barack Obama’s second term
Can Online Dating Lead to Love?
While some argue that online dating presents too much choice, it’s actually an efficient way to meet a partner — if you use it correctly
Why Restaurants and Valentine’s Day Don’t Mix
In fact, a restaurant is the last place you want to be on February 14th
Top Opinions About Pope Benedict’s Resignation
TIME Ideas rounds up the most thought-provoking pieces about the Pope’s abdication
Do Immigrants ‘Drain’ Society?
A new report suggests the question should not be how to keep newcomers from diluting America but how to keep America from diluting the newcomers
Why Innocent Men Make False Confessions
It’s not just an anomaly. New cases shed light on the phenomenon of admitting to a crime you didn’t commit
Top Opinions of the Week
TIME Ideas rounds up the most thought-provoking posts to hit the web
Viewpoint: Chris Christie’s Weight Isn’t a Big Issue
All other things being equal, Chris Christie’s chances of dying in office are much lower than Hillary Clinton’s
Viewpoint: The Problem with Lena Dunham’s Girls
Lena Dunham is clearly a bright and talented young woman. At only 26, she is the creator, director and star of her own series, HBO’s Girls, about a quartet of twentysomething females of varying backgrounds, attributes and …
Politics
Refighting the Last Wars
What have we, and Senator John McCain, learned about Iraq and Afghanistan?
Viewpoint: Why Higher Education Must Be Part of Immigration Reform
Only 10 percent of undocumented students who graduate high school go to college. This is an enormous waste of talent and opportunity