Editorial
Congress and Obama Are Too Timid on Marijuana Reform
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
While the states move ahead on legalization, Washington drags its feet and complicates everyone’s lives pointlessly. Comments
What we think of as a modern controversy actually began in the 19th century.
While the states move ahead on legalization, Washington drags its feet and complicates everyone’s lives pointlessly. Comments
The discussion should be about more than police conduct. Officers are simply the agents of policy instituted by society as a whole. Comments
Donald Trump is the gleefully offensive showman, even as a candidate. Comments
The Continent’s immigration-driven divisions are likely to worsen as its population stagnates and Africa’s explodes. Comments
The biggest factor for success isn’t hard work but how our lives started. Comments
There’s a way to combine an intimate academic environment with a state school’s sweep and socioeconomic diversity. More students should consider it. Comments
With cars becoming computers on wheels, automakers need to adopt strong software technology systems.
A federal judge rightly struck down Idaho’s “ag-gag” law for violating the First Amendment.
A Houston anti-poverty program tries something radical: Ask people what they want, then give it to them. Comments
Development can’t be halted, but it can happen humanely and intelligently.
Learning about life, from the age of the great sailing ships. Comments
If we don’t deal with income inequality, we’ll face intolerable taxes or social unrest. Comments
The insecurities of those addicted to getting “likes” on their selfies can only rise as facial recognition technologies improve. Comments
The beloved “Daily Show” host failed to help his viewers better understand conservatives — and themselves. Comments
Our brains assign monetary value to the environment in a special way.
The Modi government is diluting environmental protections. Comments
Anyone can opt out by throwing an apology note into the ocean.
“Freedom,” it turns out, is just another word for no one left to lose.
The European commissioner for competition on sharing a book with her daughter, watching James Bond movies and knitting an elephant with a message.
During his time at the Daily Show, we turned to him for catharsis, in both comfort and condemnation.
A songwriter and singer of country and gospel music is back with a new album.
Responses to an Education Life article about pressure on students and the rising rate of suicide on college campuses.
Personal stories from readers that reflect the strength, challenges and diversity of the transgender community.
The most compelling and talked-about opinions from around the world. Connect with columnists, readers and influential thinkers. Join the conversation around the day’s biggest issues.
August 8, 2015, 3:50 PM
Dot Earth
August 6, 2015, 9:31 AM
Public Editor's Journal
August 4, 2015, 8:00 AM