Four prominent Democrats explain why they support President Barack Obama
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Editor’s Desk: A Time For Choosing
For those of us in the Northeast, Hurricane Sandy tested all kinds of systems — the logistical, the political, the personal — and like all tests, it revealed a lot about who we are. It showed that our infrastructure is …
Advice to Parents Post-Sandy: Don’t Cancel Halloween. Seriously.
Kids need this ritual to help make sense of tragedy and disaster
Amherst Rape Scandal: What We Get Wrong About Sexual Assault on Campus
Most college sexual assault allegations don’t meet the standard of criminal prosecution. But that doesn’t mean they’re any less serious
Will We Be Seeing More Superstorms?
As humans push the edges of urban viability, disastrous storms could become the norm
When Will Men Say Something?
Men’s silence around sexual assault is striking and bizarre
Viewpoint: Bashing China Is the Politics of the Weak
The return of a “Chinese menace” ad shows that America’s not ready to face itself
What Did You Eat During Hurricane Sandy?
Food was, and is, and likely always will be the primary concern during times of bad weather. Roast chicken anyone?
Should a Person Be Jailed for Swearing in Court?
A plaintiff who spoke harshly about a judge was slapped with a four-month sentence
Rape and Abortion: Mourdock’s Inhumane World Exists South of Our Border
If Americans want to know what the country would be like if abortion was illegal, they need to look no farther than Latin America
Viewpoint: Are Undecided Women Voters Living Up To Age-Old Stereotypes?
The majority of undecideds are female. Have they abdicated their responsibility to be well-informed citizens?
Viewpoint by Touré: Why Obama Will Win Re-Election
But a close election could leave the U.S. more divided than ever
Viewpoint: For-Profit Education is Not Dead Yet
As for-profits evolve they may just change the entire sector of higher education