Rethinking Language
A selection of nine poems from eight young writers
Ideas 2014
Signs That the Supreme Court May Push Back Against the NSA
A recent ruling in a case on cell-phone searches may point to future limitations on surveillance.
Martin Indyk Explains the Collapse of the Middle East Peace Process
There is a "deep loathing" between the Israeli and Palestinian leaders, America's Mideast envoy said in his first interview since stepping down.
We're Already Designing Babies
Even today, parents are selecting for the traits they want in their offspring. But how far should the genetic tailoring go?
For Pride and Prejudice to Make Sense Today, Jane Has to Be 40
While the novel remains a classic because of its timeless characters, one thing doesn't translate: its heroines' ages.
The Power of Memory in the Civil-Rights Movement
The events of the 1960s are fading into history, but John Lewis believes eyewitness accounts are key to continued progress.
Burnout: The Enemy of Sleep
Arianna Huffington explains how banishing glowy devices and going to bed earlier lead to healthier work practices.
The Case Against Hobby Lobby, by the Man Who Won Citizens United
Ted Olson often receives credit/blame for helping to create corporate personhood, but he's not so sure about the recent Supreme Court decision.
Why Putin Turned Against the U.S.
Former ambassador Michael McFaul on what really motivated Russia to invade Ukraine
Is America to Thank for the Global Decline in Poverty?
Arthur Brooks thinks the world's poor were motivated to "throw off their chains of poverty" because they envied Americans.