Masturbation Is at the Root of the Culture Wars

"Tell me how you really feel about masturbation, and I can more or less predict how you'll feel about the more frequently debated 'sex war' issues."

Khaled Hosseini's Favorite Line About Writing

"The most important things are the hardest to say."

Buying a Wedding Gift for Your Favorite Quarterback Actually Makes Sense

As expressions of fandom go, this is much saner than buying a jersey.

Closing Schools Without Discussion Won't Fix Chicago's System

City officials are experimenting on disadvantaged neighborhoods, often without input from families, students, and teachers.

Dramatic Photos From Space of Alaska's Erupting Volcano

Images of volcanoes from space are often kind of disappointing. These, we assure you, are not.