Meghan Markle Is Not OK, And That’s OKWe owe the Duchess of Sussex a debt of gratitude for saying publicly what all new mothers feel.Cognoscenti2 mins ago
The Climate Crisis: Ignored By Trump, Greenwashed by Big OilClimate change won't even be on the G7's agenda in June 2020, writes Frederick Hewett, and that's just fine with ExxonMobil and other fossil fuel giants.CognoscentiOct 22, 2019
Here's What We Should Do About SyriaKnowledgeable voices are putting this mess in perspective while offering a way forward.CognoscentiOct 22, 2019
Senate Republicans Will Determine Trump's Fate. Where Is Our Barry Goldwater?“We can be lied to only so many times,” Sen. Barry Goldwater told his fellow Republicans. The demise of another corrupt president, Richard Nixon, seemed virtually impossible until just days...CognoscentiOct 21, 2019
In Defense Of The 'Ellen Question'Critics called it trivial and a waste of precious debate time. Robert C. Bordone disagrees.CognoscentiOct 18, 2019
‘Imagination And Creativity Can Carry You Through’: A Conversation With Newbery Medal Winner Erin Entrada KellyErin Entrada Kelly writes novels for middle grade readers. Her third book, "Hello, Universe" won the 2018 Newbery Medal. She is the Kids' Keynote speaker at this year's Boston Book...CognoscentiOct 17, 2019
The Far Right Seems To Think Liberals Are A Bigger Threat Than Rampant Corruption. It's Not SoPolitical disagreements are not the same as potentially impeachable offenses, write Rich Barlow. CognoscentiOct 17, 2019
Hang On, Sen. Warren — Joe Biden Is Going To Mansplain That To YouBiden's most enduring gift on Tuesday night, writes Joanna Weiss, was a spontaneous moment that underscored Warren’s ability to think on her feet and lob a serious clap-back when warranted.CognoscentiOct 16, 2019
Why Literary Festivals MatterThere seems to be a near-universal impulse to hold public celebrations of literary culture -- but why? Boston Book Festival executive director Norah Piehl says it's all about connection. CognoscentiOct 16, 2019
Everybody Needs A Health Care Proxy. Even YouIt only takes a few minutes, writes Dr. Richard Leiter, and it may allow your loved ones to protect you when you’re most vulnerable. CognoscentiOct 15, 2019
‘You Should Have Told Me You Planned To Have Kids’: Your Stories Of Pregnancy DiscriminationMaternal discrimination is still a reality in America. Mothers are paid less and consistently viewed as less competent and less committed. We asked you, our readers, to share your experiences....CognoscentiOct 11, 2019
Playing The Witch Hunt CardThe president can’t defend the underlying crime, writes Steve Almond, so he’s refusing to show up for trial.CognoscentiOct 10, 2019
Your Response To The Elizabeth Warren Pregnancy Story Is ImportantWe should pay attention to the way gender continues to shape the nature of credibility, writes Jack Schneider. And we should take Elizabeth Warren at her word. CognoscentiOct 10, 2019
Trump's Message To The World: America's Words And Values Are WorthlessBeyond the physical danger President Trump's decision creates, there is moral danger, too, writes Congressman Seth Moulton, in betraying our allies and siding with strongmen. CognoscentiOct 9, 2019
The Case For Cohousing: Where Responsibilities Are Shared And Life Is A Little Less LonelyI live in a cohousing community, writes Ben Brock Johnson, and not only is it far from weird, I think it should be a lot more common. It’s like living...CognoscentiOct 9, 2019
I'm A Pediatric Trauma Surgeon. Please Stop Texting And DrivingI've taken care of too many children who are injured by distracted drivers, writes pediatric trauma surgeon David Mooney. The current law doesn't do enough to keep kids safe. CognoscentiOct 9, 2019
It's Time To Rethink Race-Based Affirmative ActionA federal judge ruled that Harvard’s affirmative action policy is constitutional, writes Rich Barlow, but the policy is misguided. Our current approach has made elite campuses into havens for overwhelmingly...CognoscentiOct 8, 2019
Donald Trump And The Art Of The SmearTrump can’t run for reelection on his record, writes Steve Almond. His only “strategy” is to smear his political opponents.CognoscentiOct 7, 2019
The Fate Of Refugee Families Is In America’s HandsA modern-day kindertransport could reunite thousands of refugee children with their parents, writes Sasha Chanoff. But Trump's drastic cuts to the refugee resettlement program will deny those essential reunions. CognoscentiOct 4, 2019
Choosing To Be ChildfreeOpting out of parenthood -- for a reason as simple as “I don’t want to be a parent” -- is a perfectly acceptable life choice, writes Amy Blackstone. CognoscentiOct 4, 2019
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