Help, the Conservatives Are Attacking My Brain
A psychotherapist argues that right-wing political operatives, religious leaders and the media are prospering by screwing with our collective sense of reality.
Helping Kids Weather Divorce
Research into helping families cope with divorce is finally bearing fruit, but some governments continue funding unproven programs.
Supreme Confidence
New research examines how controversial Supreme Court decisions affect American confidence in the nation's highest court.
Is Sarbanes-Oxley a Prescription for Hospitals?
Congressmen and state legislators aim to further regulate hospital management, hoping to encourage better care and finances. New research suggests these laws might not make much difference.
An Activist Manual for the Davos Crowd
The "megacommunity" approach to problem solving, with a dose of consultant-speak.
The Bottom Line for Nonprofit News
Across America, nonprofit Web sites are trying to keep public interest journalism alive at the local level. But to provide what print newspapers increasingly do not, these digitized nonprofits must overcome the challenge facing every startup: Eventually, they have to break even.
Kindergarten: Half Full or Half Empty?
States' kindergarten policies continue to diverge, despite years of research revealing the academic benefits of full-day kindergarten.
Suburbs in Decline
Since the 1970s, the cry has been to 'Save Our Cities' — often from the seductive call of the suburbs. But now our oldest suburbs themselves are under siege from the same problems.
Zeroing in on Underage Drunken Driving
While zero-tolerance laws have slightly curbed underage drunken driving, researchers have been unable to describe exactly why they work.
Up to the Test?
The GED may not be worth as much as governments, the military and employers might suggest, but new research shows it may promote better health.