The Myths Behind the Idea That Domestic Violence Is a 'Personal Problem'
A viral Thrillist story about a burger joint left out domestic abuse charges against the owner—but intimate partner violence isn't a private issue.
Families
A Bipartisan Approach to Paid Family Leave
A report authored by researchers from the Brookings Institution and the American Enterprise Institute reviews the options for a national family leave program.
Country of Old
Why China changed its one-child policy—and why it did so too late to help its rapidly graying population.
What DIY Candy Flowers Tell Us About the Prison System
Plus: How to make "magical" roses out of Jolly Ranchers.
People Mostly Inherit What They Think Are Their Parents' Politics
The key word is "think"—people tend to identify with the same political parties they believe their parents do, even if that belief is wrong.
How America's Prison System Punishes Women and Families
A new report counts the costs that women, children, and families bear when a loved one gets incarcerated.
Polls and History Show Americans Are Fine With Political Nepotism
Bushes and Clintons have held top positions in American politics for as long as I've been alive.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Professor of Peace Studies Working to Improve the Lives of Women and Children
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
How the Rhetoric of 'Personal Responsibility' Warps Personal Relationships
In a new book, Allison J. Pugh explores how an ideology of independence can have negative effects outside the economic realm.
Why Do So Many Young People in Latin America Hook Up in Parks?
South of the border, the combined forces of crowded housing, conservative fathers, and high school politics have produced extreme PDA.
How the American Family Was Affected by the Great Recession
A look at how marriage, co-habitation, domestic violence, and birth rates were influenced by the economic struggles of the 2000s.
Alien Baby: Is Your Zygote American Enough?
The complicated relationship between citizenship and genetics.
Why Are Children Being Separated From Their Families in South Dakota?
On reservations that have been described as “chaos” and “a swirling hell,” child welfare officials could have good intentions, but their efforts are still in clear violation of the Indian Children Welfare Act of 1978.
'The Atlantic' Is Wrong About Married Parents Producing Richer Kids
Sure, kids with married parents appear to have better outcomes by some measures. But a narrow reading of the data ignores strong evidence about the viability of alternative family structures.
What If the Best Remedy for a Broken Family Is No Family at All?
The San Pasqual Academy argues we should let foster teenagers create their own tribe.
The Traditional American Family Has Been Outsourced
If you're looking for a two-parent, man-and-wife, never-divorced kind of family, head to one of those citizenship ceremonies.
Should Wedding Gowns Come in Camo and Khaki?
Ongoing studies find that even with divorces creeping up, military marriages (when the man is the one serving) are as durable as their civilian counterpart, if not more so.
Recession Forces Mobile Americans to Stay Put
For years Americans having been moving long distances less and less, but the current bad times are pushing the percentages to post-World War II lows.
Nation's Science Powerhouse Supports Family Time
With women still a minority among tenure-track researchers, the National Science Foundation unveils a raft of policies to keep women in science and engineering research careers.
Child Care Should Play a Role in Economic Decisions
Analysis: Providing care and enrichment to the children of the working poor is a good investment, not a luxury.