Trump's children's crusade
Democracy is meant to be for grownups — but the GOP nominee's followers are basically kids scared of the dark
A scientist explains that the vaccine is still in phase one out of three
Post-9/11, the threat of terrorism has justified detention, incarceration and mass surveillance
Trump may not have paid taxes
The New York Times obtained parts of Donald Trump's 1995 state tax filings that reveal net loss of $916 million
My kid won't eat junk food
I was determined my son would eat only healthful, homemade foods. And it totally backfired on me
How can students have -- or learn -- grit when all kids face different realities?
Can tech save Native tongues?
Many Native American languages have no written form and few living speakers. Turns out there's an app for that
Building a better 'burb
Ecological concerns have led to a long overdue look at the design of suburbs. The results could be revolutionary
Black voters and Hillary
Every African-American I know will vote for Hillary -- but our community may never get over the 1994 crime bill
Bill Maher speaks his truth
Salon talks to the outspoken host of "Real Time" about being a politically incorrect progressive, Islam and Trump
Media goes crazy for Trump
A once-major newspaper endorses Gary Johnson — because Trump has sent the entire media spiraling into madness
Why white models sporting dreadlocks at Marc Jacobs fashion show just isn't OK
Disintegration nation
Anthropologist Peter Turchin's "Ages of Discord" provides a crucial decoder ring for Trump-era social strife
Laboratories for democracy
Governors, state officials can unleash progressive dreams or alt-right nightmares. That's reason enough to vote.
Sign Language: Your Horoscope
Whatever your sign and whatever the stars hold, you're covered with these readings from The Ivy League Psychic
The "Real Time" host said it bluntly: "Gary Johnson is a fu**ing idiot"
The right's Hannity problem
"Nobody calls Sean Hannity" — but everyone fears him. How a right-wing media icon became Trump's towel boy
Lewinsky case wasn't rape
The Trump campaign's effort to characterize a consensual affair as abuse muddies the crucial issue of consent
Ratings equal revenue, and the Donald Trump spectacle outdoes policy in bringing in eyeballs every time
"Convenience voting" remains controversial because it typically draws out Democrats
Stalking romantic partners, neighbors and journalists: all people cops have spied on illegally
Don't fall for the con man again
Our lady of the pantsuit
No, I'm not literally calling Hillary Clinton a saint — but she is an icon of fearless womanhood to me
Trans casting can save lives
Amazon and Netflix paved the way for trans casting on CBS's "Doubt," NBC's "Modern Family" and CMT's "Nashville"