Culture
Are Demographics Destiny?
Self-interest, sex, snakes, and the making of our political preferences
Can We Shut Up About the Weather? And Start Talking About Super-Bowl-Sized Corporate Handouts?
It's snowing, but it's winter. For the NFL and other sports leagues, it's raining taxpayer dollars every single day.
Why Libertarian Feminism?
Libertarian feminism provides a basis to oppose both sexism and statism.
Glenn Greenwald: The Outsider
The anti-establishment journalist who midwifed the Edward Snowden revelations talks about surveillance, reporting, and new fault lines in American politics.
Supreme Court Gets Another Chance to Kill Crazy Raisin Regulations
The implications reach far beyond just raisins.
Watching American Sniper in Baghdad
Iraqi audiences are flocking to watch the controversial film - and liking what they see.
Is It Immoral for Men to Gestate? Transgender* Women?
Recent advances in uterus transplantation will soon make this possible
A Silly Fight Over What Part of a Cake Counts as Speech
A sweet medium and sour messages
What the Hell Does 'Politically Correct' Mean?: A Short History
The many meanings of 'political correctness'
CUNY Tells Profs Not to Say 'Mr.' or 'Ms.' Because That's Offensive and Illegal-ish (It's Not)
This is political correctness right here, folks.
School Choice Battle Is 'About Power,' Says Ex-Black Power Leader
Civil rights leader Howard Fuller marches for education reform in Montgomery, Alabama.
Scientology-Funded Group Preaching Anti-Drug Message in NYC Public Schools
Foundation for a Drug-Free World was previously kicked out of San Francisco schools for promoting "bogus science."
School Choice Battle Is 'About Power,' Says Ex-Black Power Leader
Civil rights leader Howard Fuller marches for education reform in Montgomery, Alabama.
Congressional Dems Propose New Food-Safety Super Agency
Consolidating food-safety functions might be smart, but why create a whole new federal agency?
School Made 11-Year-Old Girls Pull Down Their Pants for Disgusting Inspection
"I felt uncomfortable and I didn't want to do it"
Catholic Congressman Tim Ryan on Why He No Longer Opposes Abortion
"The heavy hand of government must not make this decision for women and families."
A Fond Farewell to Andrew Sullivan, Who Is Retiring From Blogging
So long, and thanks for all the links.
Jesse Walker to Speak in Canada About Conspiracy Theories in U.S. History
The event is at Western University.
Obama Disses Religious Liberties in India
His visit missed an opportunity to speak up against the Modi government's assaults on religious minorities
Shikha Dalmia on President Obama's Failure to Stick Up for Religious Liberties in India
He missed an important opportunity
Rand Paul: Drones Should Be Legal But If They Fly Over My House, "I've Got a Shotgun"
Kentucky Republican and likely presidential candidate gives first-ever Snapchat Q&A with CNN.
Maryland Parents who Let Kids Walk to Park Still Under Investigation
CPS won't let parents be.
Our Searches, Ourselves: What Google Says About Our Sexual Psyches
We like big butts, for one thing.
Students Newspapers Desecrating Free Speech: A Transformation, or Return to Form?
The cycle of censorship rears its ugly head.
Boehner Uses the Snowstorm as an Excuse to Pull Border Security Bill
McCaul bill's untimely death shows the impotence of the House leadership on immigration reform
Clearly What Indianans Need Is a Taxpayer-Funded State News Outlet
Governor proposes his own media coverage.
Why Jameis Winston Is a Huge Exception in the Campus Rape Debate
Some rape accusations are true. Some are not.
Saudi Arabia, the U.S. Government's Embarrassing Friend
It's time to end support for a regime that sees beating as a merciful alternative to execution for dissenters.
Just What Patriots' Deflategate Scandal Needed: U.S. Congressmen
Government is once again threatening to use tax dollars to meddle in the affairs of private sports leagues.
Charlie Hebdo and the Horrible History of Suppressing 'Blasphemy'
An unwelcome blast from France's oppressive past.
Cops Are Still Robbers
Eric Holder's new forfeiture policy affects only a small share of seizures.