The NSA Should Delete Its Trove of Data on Americans
It cannot reliably protect even its most closely guarded secrets from adversaries. There is no reason to trust it to store years of details about private citizens’ communications, too.
How Veterans Can Help Bridge the Civil-Military Divide
Servicemembers and civilians are tuned out of each other’s lives and challenges, which only deepens the rifts between them.
The Weird, Wooden Future of Skyscrapers
A change to the urban skyline that could make a big dent in carbon emissions.
Keith Ellison Believes Democrats Will Take Back the House and Senate
A conversation with the deputy chair of the Democratic National Committee about how Democrats can win back trust, his high hopes for the party in 2018, and the possibility of impeachment.
America's Elite Colleges Need More Veterans
The military can be an important engine for social mobility, but it doesn’t always work that way.
Why Are Parents Afraid of Later School Start Times?
A new paper argues that using behavioral economics to ease families’ fear of change could help convince them to switch up their children’s routines.
A Contemporary Artist Is Helping Princeton Confront Its Ugly Past
A new sculpture project thoughtfully grapples with the school’s participation in slavery.
The Tower at the Heart of the Tech Boom
A symbol of the industry's reach takes its place in San Francisco's skyline just as Americans begin to reckon with the power of Silicon Valley's companies.
The Challenge of Teaching War to Today's Students
Today’s youth aren’t interested in learning about the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts that have shaped recent history—but an Iraq war veteran-turned-teacher warns that the results of an uninformed generation could be dangerous.
‘We Thought You'd Like to Look Back on This Post from 1 Year Ago’
Reexperiencing Election Day 2016 through the social network’s “memories” feature can be painful for those who lost.
How Should Hollywood Respond to Mass Shootings?
Showtime’s documentary series Active Shooter stands in opposition to the entertainment industry’s avoidance of an increasingly urgent subject.
Washington, D.C., Is Home to America's Largest Collection of Parasites
Visiting it is like going to a really macabre candy store—except instead of sweets, there are tapeworms.
Why Everyone Should Learn About Western Civilization
Students are protesting Reed College’s foundational humanities curriculum. What they may be missing is that core texts are just a starting point.
Why the AR-15 Is So Lethal
“The little bullet pays off in wound ballistics.”
Attending a School Named After a Confederate General
Students of color are speaking out about the hardship of being enrolled at institutions with titles that honor histories of racial discrimination.
Color Photos of the 1939 New York World's Fair
Photographer Peter Campbell captured many scenes from the 1939 New York World's Fair in full color, both during the day and at night.
The Particular Horror of Church Shootings
Twenty-six people were killed in an attack in Sutherland Springs, Texas, adding to the long list of houses of worship hit with gun violence.
A Nation of Tribes, and Members of the Tribe
The 'First Lady of ISIS'
The ex-wife of the highest-ranking American member of ISIS reckons with her extremist past and attempts to build a new life.
The Surprising Revolt at the Most Liberal College in the Country
Activists are disrupting lectures to protest "white supremacy," but many students are taking steps to stop them.