It Looks Like Berkeley’s Soda Tax Is Working
Berkeley, California, may have just made a dent in the nation’s ongoing debate over whether to tax soft…
The Good Cop
John Timoney, the beat cop with a master’s degree, led police departments in New York, Philadelphia, and Miami.…
Obama Just Created the World’s Largest Marine Sanctuary
President Barack Obama is more than quadrupling the size of Hawaii’s Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, the White House…
California Could Become the First State to Grant Farmworkers Overtime
Whether farmworkers deserve standard overtime pay in California has been a contentious issue to say the least. By…
French Court Overturns Burkini Ban
France’s highest administrative court overturned a so-called “burkini ban” in Villeneuve-Loubet, a small commune in the southeast. Twenty-five…
Do Robot Babies Really Prevent Young Pregnancies?
A new study suggests “virtual infants” do little to keep teenage girls out of the family way. By…
Attractive Teachers May Inspire Greater Learning
That’s the implication of a new study, which suggests good looks capture students’ attention. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
Unpaid and Unpartisan
Unpaid work is an issue both political parties can claim — but only if they start talking about it. By…
Why Are We Still Wasting Billions on Homeland Security Projects That Don’t Make Us Any Safer?
The “never again” approach to homeland security is good politics but lousy policy. By Stephen Engelberg As a…
So You’re in a Good Mood—Now What?
A new study finds we’re more likely to work and do chores when we’re happy, saving the fun…