How One Woman Became the Scapegoat for America’s Reading Crisis
Lucy Calkins was an education superstar. Now she’s cast as the reason a generation of students struggles to read. Can she reclaim her good name?
The People Who Quit Dating
Being single can be hard—but the search for love may be harder.
What Pete Hegseth’s Nomination Is Really About
Revenge on the military is just the start of it.
The Saruman Trap
When power is corrupt, there is no way to escape its toxic influence.
Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula
It’s probably leaching chemicals into your cooking oil.
Put Down the Vacuum
Americans need to get off the tidiness treadmill.
The Perverse Consequences of Tuition-Free Medical School
The latest philanthropic trend, no matter how well intended, might be making health-care inequality worse.
Genetic Discrimination Is Coming for Us All
Insurers are refusing to cover Americans whose DNA reveals health risks. It’s perfectly legal.
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