Obama’s obsession with stimulus spending has put his presidency in play
Inside the World of the ‘Illegal’ Immigrant
Since revealing my status as an undocumented immigrant, hundreds of others have come forward to share their own stories. What they have to say will surprise you
Will There Ever Be Another Black America’s Team?
Certain sports teams used to grab a special place in the black collective mind. Do any teams do that today?
Why Romney’s Big School Voucher Idea Is Really Pretty Puny
Three reasons the candidate’s school-choice proposal is less provocative than it seems
Mary Richardson Kennedy: The Blame Game Is a Dangerous Trap
Mental illness was the cause of her suicide, as it is with all suicides, which is why any effort to point fingers is so misguided
So You Want to Be an American
The road to citizenship can go on months — or decades
From the Family Photos of an Undocumented Immigrant
In this week’s cover story of TIME, José Antonio Vargas writes about the growing immigration rights movement and the ins and outs of the citizenship process. Vargas himself is an undocumented immigrant who revealed his status …
Want to Prevent Aging? Learn a New Language
Creating deep cognitive reserves protects you from brain degeneration
Why Food Trucks Aren’t Going Away
When even restauranteurs prefer four wheels instead of four walls, it’s time to get on board the food truck revolution
The Root of Mitt Romney’s Comfort with Lying
The presidential candidate is used to faith-based certainty that translates as truth even in the face of evidence to the contrary
Should Parents Be Allowed to Kill People Who Sexually Molest their Kids?
Over the weekend, a Texas father beat to death a man he allegedly caught molesting his 4-year-old daughter. Should he stand trial?
Lap Children: The Most Unsafe Passengers on a Plane
Experts agree on the dangers to unrestrained babies and toddlers. So why won’t the FAA protect them?
Should We Stop Telling Our Kids That They’re Special?
It’s easy to see the downsides of our national cult of self-esteem. But being ‘special’ has enabled many kids to be their best.