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Can Bad Men Change? What It’s Like Inside Sex Offender Therapy

Three days in treatment with 16 convicted men

By Eliana Dockterman May 10, 2018

Fed-Up Women Are Changing American Politics

Amber Spradlin tolerated the indignities of public-school teaching for 13 years, but now she has had enough. "We have tried so many different things, so many different avenues, to advocate for our students," she says....

By Molly Ball April 12, 2018

A Year Ago, They Marched. Now a Record Number of Women Are Running for Office

One year ago, millions of women protested in the streets. Now there are more women running for office than ever before.

By Charlotte Alter January 18, 2018

'Unspeakable,' 'Incomparable.' Why Words Fail to Describe the Las Vegas Shooting

While some debate whether the shooting should be called "terrorism," many struggle to find any words that are sufficient

By Katy Steinmetz October 3, 2017

Confederate Monuments Debate Grows

Debates over statues have arrived in Charlottesville and Orlando

By Josh Sanburn May 17, 2017

Why the War Between Globalism and Nationalism Is Just Getting Started

The forces that made nationalism a crisis in the West will go global

By Ian Bremmer May 11, 2017

Watch the New York City Women's Day March in 360°

The video places the viewers in the rally and the streets alongside the protesters

By Joyce Lee March 9, 2017

Is Steve Bannon the Second Most Powerful Man in the World?

Most modern Presidents chart their opening moves with the help of a friendly think tank or a set of long-held beliefs. Donald Trump's first steps had the feel of a documentary film made by his...

By David Von Drehle February 2, 2017

California Prepares to Resist the President in Uncertain Times

The nation's most populous state prepares to resist the President in uncertain times

By Katy Steinmetz / San Francisco February 2, 2017

What a Terrorist Acting Alone Says About the Loyalty of U.S. Muslims

A weekend that began with three bombs in New York and New Jersey, plus a knife attack at a Minnesota mall, ended with a far more encouraging sight on Monday morning: the burly figure of...

By Karl Vick September 22, 2016

San Francisco Weeps With Orlando

Locals in one of America's most LGBT-friendly cities try to respond with love and not anger

By Katy Steinmetz / San Francisco June 13, 2016

Islamophobia Is Ruining America—But Not How You Think

When we continue to conflate Islam with terrorism, we miss the opportunity to make good choices for the better of our country

By Haroon Moghul February 26, 2016

Police Shooting Brings Ferguson to San Francisco: Activists

A dwindling black population rises in protest over a deadly police shooting

By Katy Steinmetz / San Francisco December 16, 2015

Princeton Imam: 5 Reasons Mainstream Muslims Reject ISIS

The group's understanding of Islam is misguided

By Sohaib N. Sultan December 7, 2015

Read President Obama's Speech in Full

The Commander-in-Chief sought to reassure a nation on edge

December 6, 2015

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Police Brutality? Put Women on Patrol

Our growing fear of and frustration with police might be lessened if the ranks of female officers were increased

By Kareem Abdul-Jabbar December 2, 2015

Planned Parenthood Shooting Is a Scary Reminder

People like me who work at abortion clinics shouldn’t fear for their lives

By Julie A. Burkhart December 1, 2015

Police Are Not the Only Ones Who Failed Laquan McDonald

The Chicago Police Superintendent and Cook County State Attorney must be held accountable for Laquan McDonald's death

By Benjamin Crump November 30, 2015

Two Shark Attacks Could Close Hawaii Beaches

Two men were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries

October 19, 2015

West Hollywood's New Drought PSA Is Straight Out of Westeros

Saving water is no game (of thrones)

By Melissa Locker October 15, 2015

Why One Doctor Is Fighting for the Right to Die

Daniel Swangard, an anesthesiologist, wants the option to end his life on his own terms

By Francesca Trianni September 29, 2015

Reigniting the Abortion Debate

How an anonymous spy with a video camera infiltrated Planned Parenthood

By Alex Altman September 24, 2015

American Students—and Politicians—Need to Stop Waging War on Reason

Being exposed to challenges does not infringe on our rights

By Kareem Abdul-Jabbar September 24, 2015

Meet the Doctors Fighting to Grant Patients the Right to Die

Trained to preserve life, but seeking to allow some to end theirs on their own terms

By Josh Sanburn September 17, 2015

In The Latest Issue

Question Everything Why Latinos—and Other Americans—Are Fearful of Donald Trump’s Crazy Talk His coarse talk is empowering his supporters to speak their minds The Etiquette of Home Security Cameras They may be cool, but there...

September 10, 2015

The Fight in Kentucky Is About Public Duty–Not Personal Belief

And politicians aren’t helping

By David Von Drehle September 10, 2015

World War II Veteran Black Airman Dies at 90

Calvin Spann participated in the longest bomber escort mission in 15th Air Force history

September 7, 2015

Obama Celebrates New Orleans on Katrina Anniversary

"There's something in you guys that's irrepressible. You know the sun comes out after every storm," Obama said of New Orleans. "You've got hope."

By Maya Rhodan August 27, 2015

How to Prevent the Next Hurricane Katrina

Billions have been spent. It’s not enough.

By Bryan Walsh August 27, 2015

It's a Deadly Summer for U.S. Cities

Inside the troubling numbers

By Josh Sanburn August 27, 2015

What It's Like to Be a Cop in America

“Every time a police officer fires his weapon, the reputation of the police department is on the line”

By Karl Vick August 13, 2015

Boy Survives Desert Heat After Dying Parents Give Him Their Water

Park rangers found the boy next to his dead father

By Maya Rhodan August 11, 2015

Inside the Next Social Security Crisis

Why American women are bearing the brunt of the retirement crunch

By Haley Sweetland Edwards July 23, 2015

Internet Rallies Behind Fired Toll Booth Worker

The employee had worked at the toll for 29 years

July 20, 2015

Parents Banish Teen For Eating Pop-Tart

A South Carolina couple face neglect charges

By Maya Rhodan July 7, 2015

The U.S. is Fighting on Two Fronts: the Real World and the Virtual One

A strike in Yemen and a setback in the cyber world

By Karl Vick June 18, 2015

An Economic Checkup

Economist Martin Feldstein on the state of the recovery

By Martin Feldstein May 28, 2015

Colin Kaepernick Apologizes for 'Insensitive' Instagram of Texas Floods

"I didn't fully understand how many people are struggling in Houston right now"

By Jack Linshi May 26, 2015

Hillary Clinton Was Ready for Speaking Fees

The presidential candidate made millions from groups she could help if elected

By Philip Elliott May 21, 2015

Save the American Vacation

What we must do to revive a cherished institution

By Jack Dickey May 21, 2015

Massachusetts Man Calls 911 After Leaving His Baby in a Car

He will not face charges and the baby was found safe

By Maya Rhodan May 14, 2015

No State Left Unturned for Clinton

The campaign is focusing on all states, red and blue alike—for now

By Zeke Miller/Plymouth Meeting, Pa. May 14, 2015

Baltimore’s Mayor Under Fire

Stephanie Rawlings-Blake talks to TIME about why Baltimore erupted, her handling of the crisis and the "thugs" comment

By Josh Sanburn April 30, 2015

The Roots of Baltimore’s Riot

The city’s eruption follows decades of systemic failure

By David Von Drehle April 30, 2015

America Is Facing a Government Workforce Crisis Far Bigger than the Shutdown—and It’s Putting the Nation in Danger

Trump and Pelosi Fight the First of Many Battles to Come

How the Midterms Will Test Trump’s Hold on the GOP

Education Is a Top Issue in the Midterms

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