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Nov 2, 2018
Bohemian Rhapsody Doesn't Straightwash Freddie Mercury. But Is It Edgy Enough?
ENTERTAINMENT
by Rich Juzwiak
Nov 2, 2018
The 401(k) Is Turning 40 Years Old. It’s Past Time We Change How Americans Save for Retirement
IDEAS
by William Birdthistle and Daniel Hemel
Nov 1, 2018
Government Leaks to the Press Are Crucial to Our Democracy. So Why Are We Suddenly Punishing Them So Harshly?
IDEAS
by Gabe Rottman
Nov 1, 2018
The Pittsburgh Attack Led to Calls For 'Tikkun Olam.' What to Know About the Influential Jewish Idea
HISTORY
by Lawrence Fine
Nov 1, 2018
Tolerance and the Gun Debate
IDEAS
by Holly Sullivan
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Nov 1, 2018
A Leader Should Appeal to Their People’s Best Instincts. Donald Trump Appeals to the Worst
IDEAS
by Jon Meacham
Nov 1, 2018
Claire Foy on Trading Her Crown for a Dragon Tattoo
IDEAS
by Eliana Dockterman
Nov 1, 2018
Politicians Can't Stop Hate — We Must Change America Ourselves
IDEAS
by Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
Nov 1, 2018
My Sister Was Killed in Emanuel Church. Now I Know Our Hate Problem Is Bigger Than Our Gun Problem
IDEAS
by Malcolm Graham
Nov 1, 2018
The Only Way to Fight Hate
IDEAS
by Nancy Gibbs
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Nov 1, 2018
The Story Behind TIME's 'Beyond Hate' Cover
IDEAS
by Edward Felsenthal
Nov 1, 2018
Maryland Football Coach's Firing Is a Watershed for Athlete Activism
IDEAS
by Sean Gregory
Oct 31, 2018
Want to Protect Elections? Then You Need to Take Voter Fraud Seriously
IDEAS
by Michael A. Hestrin
Oct 31, 2018
How Vietnam's New Leader Could Strengthen Ties to China
WORLD
by Charlie Campbell
Oct 31, 2018
Merkel's Departure Means Europe is Losing Its Greatest Bulwark Against Nativism
IDEAS
by Nina Schick