Do kids have a fundamental sense of fairness?

Experiments show that this quality often emerges by the age of 12 months. This article was originally published by Scientific American. … More

What do I owe my mother? It’s not selfish or childish to refuse to forgive and forget

  I was on the beach when news of my mother’s stroke reached me. Did I really have to cut … More

“Grow Up” Caught in a bad bromance? We should be encouraging man hugs, not mocking them

   China’s Cao Yuan and Qin Kai; Britain’s Jack Laugher and Chris Mears hug after the men’s synchronized 3-meter springboard … More

Secrets of the penny candy jar: From Tootsie Rolls to Necco wafers, the real story behind every nostalgic treat

Whether you loved Milk Duds, Pixy Stix, the Circus Peanut or the Charleston Chew, these histories are sweet By: Susan … More

Getting off (line): What’s lost in the age of internet porn

We’re an army of unmanned drones, piloting our libido through the ether” By: Mark Slouka/Salon It’s a rhetorical question – … More

Our terrorism double standard: After Paris, let’s stop blaming Muslims and take a hard look at ourselves

An Indian child pays floral tribute at a sand sculpture created in remembrance of victims of Friday’s attacks in Paris, … More

My unconventional Texas family: A gay dad and a mom who wears mens’ clothes, in the Lone Star State

As the child of gay parents, I would sometimes feel ashamed. But I would also feel ashamed of my shame … More

I’m black, but I’m uncomfortable around black people

Growing up in lily-white Wisconsin, people often told me, “You’re not black.” Eventually, I started to believe it By:Danielle Small/ … More

If you’re not a good girl, I’m going to leave

I was 6 when my mother disappeared. Now, when men do the same, I assume I’m the one to blame … More

More lethal than the Whopper: How Burger King pleases the 1 percent, screws its workers

It pays workers like me so poorly I need public assistance despite working full-time. Now it’s dodging taxes BY: ANTHONY MOORE/Salon.com … More