The past suggests candidates who survive tough primaries do well in the general election
Don’t Get Distracted By Anders Breivik’s Oddities
His bizarre courtroom behavior actually tells us very little about why he committed such a terrible crime.
Cartoons of the Week: April 14-20
The Secret Service gets a bit more secretive, while Obama solves his dog problems.
What Do Young People Think of Kony 2012 Now?
Young Americans were behind Kony 2012’s viral success, but now they’re consciously distancing themselves from its message
The Mythical ‘Choice’ of the Stay-at-Home Mom
The fact that so much anger erupts at any perceived slight tells us many women are not truly choosing to be home with the kids
Inside the Racist Mind
The fact that you may honestly believe you are not biased does not free you from unconscious racism
College Admissions: How to Deal With a Thin Envelope
Rejection is hard for everyone, but especially sensitive high schoolers. Here’s how to put it in perspective.
Brilliant: The Science of SmartHealth & Science
Can You Instill Mental Toughness?
An experimental Army program is trying to train soldiers to be resilient. But what does that mean?
Should We Stop Referring to People as ‘Consumers’?
A new study published in the journal Psychological Science shows that shoppers find the term “insulting”
Why There Are Fewer Women Than Men on the TIME 100
The process of compiling this annual list highlights switchbacks and blind alleys on the road to female equality
Is Romney Using Mormonism as a Shield?
There shouldn’t be a religious shroud thrown over legitimate questions about the public record
7 Foods You Really Should Eat Before You Die
The food list that’s gone viral, 100 Foods to Eat Before You Die, is lame. Here’s a much better one
Working Women Get S&M All Day
A controversial article makes a questionable case about the fantasy life of career women