Whenever a critic reviews work by a female confessionalist, there's that word again. But what does it really mean?

Why a government program called the "Communications Management Unit" is far more unsettling than its name suggests

The Senate Judiciary Committee picks up with day three of hearings on a Supreme Court nomination

Can someone with no flight training safely land an airliner? Plus: Pilotless planes, overpaid pilots and other aviation myths.

There are some world-changing tech innovations being developed. These five are not among them

Heading into the post-Alex Trebek era, the "Reading Rainbow" host is a perfect transition into the next generation

Stewart turns a skeptical eye to innovations introduced at Monday night's Republican primary debate

Bollywood reflects on what these racy and ubiquitous films from the pre-Internet era say about the nation's culture

Looking for smart books to entertain your girls when they're home from school? Here's your guide

In the immediate aftermath of Puerto Rico's primary, Hillary Clinton's campaign made some counterintuitive arguments about turnout and the popular vote.

Should little girls be encouraged to "embrace their inner princesses" or to fight against them? Readers discuss the princess obsession.

In his new memoir, Jonathan Kozol takes on our dysfunctional healthcare system – much as he has our failing schools

An antiwar story from the embattled Middle East

He says the Sanders coalition, unlike Obama's, will include working class whites. I'm skeptical, but wish him luck

On the eve of a United Nations conference, the once-militant ACT-UP revises its tactics and focus.