Let's All Work Less
In the U.K. and Australia, political parties are pushing a four-day workweek. As should we all.
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Will the Trump Presidency Need an Asterisk?
If a president of the U.S. has been elected through questionable means, how do you denote that for posterity?
Fathers, Here's Why Your Children Should Have Their Mom's Last Name
Believe it or not, fathers, your baby by any other name would still smell as sweet.
Why We Should Reward Imperfect Attendance
Schoolkids should not be rewarded for perfect attendance. They should be ostracized for it.
After Tragedy Strikes, Ban the Media Circus
The last thing survivors need is a media frenzy.
Is Male Circumcision Child Abuse?
Many medical and legal authorities in Europe consider circumcision a form of child abuse. It’s time America did the same.
The Terrorist Threat to Your Daily Coffee — and What to Do About It
Coffee is the lifeblood of developed economies, but its production is vulnerable to climate change — and even bioterrorism.
The Real Estate Scheme That Bets on Death
In France, you can buy ”en viager” — and hope your seller dies soon.
