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Young Activists Care About Race, Gender, and the Economy—But Not the Election

A new report reveals Millennials want social change, but don't believe the election can make it happen.

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Married People Are Happier—Maybe Because We Make Singles Hate Themselves

A new study finds marriage prevents unhappiness as we age. But is our society working to make singles sadder?

What Kind of Cyclist Are You? An Illustrated Guide

Here are eight types of bikers you may recognize.

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The Obama Effect: Why More Black Voters Are Turning Gay-Friendly

By endorsing gay marriage, Obama used the primary power a president has: the symbolic kind.

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What Can We Learn From Majority-Minority States? Numbers Don't Always Equal Political Power

Minority babies outnumbered white ones for the first time last year. But numbers don't always translate to political power.

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Five Moments Teen Pop Stars Became Sex Symbols

In honor of Justin Bieber's post-puberty rebrand, here are some top moments of teen stars owning their sexual awakenings.

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Companies Value Internships—So Why Don't They Hire Interns?

There's a fundamental disconnect between internship theory and practice.

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On Mother's Day, Celebrate All Kinds of Mamas

These offbeat, customized e-cards give all mothers and families a chance to be visible.

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40 Percent of Young Adults Think Birth Control 'Doesn't Matter'

The majority of young adults are woefully misinformed about birth control. Thank abstinence-only education.

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Why I May Love TV Recaps More Than TV Itself: A Fan's Love Letter

Good television is incomplete without an equally satisfying recap.

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The Personalized Campaign: How Democrats Are Selling Two Different Obamas

The "first Internet president" has a major thing going for him—the ability to individualize the voter's experience.

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Stop Worrying About Boomerang Kids—Help the Ones Who Can't Move Home

More young adults than ever are moving back in with their parents. They're not the ones we should be worrying about.

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Occupy Wall Street is Back—What Happens Next?

Tuesday's May Day protest in New York City lacked urgency, but it proved Occupy Wall Street still has a resonant shorthand.

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Reminder: You Can't Tell How Someone Votes By Their Religion

When the loudest voices in the room are Timothy Dolan and Bill Maher, minority voices get drowned out.

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No Matter Who Wins the Student Loan Fight, Students Will Lose

Congress is squabbling over student loan interest rates, but we really need to reform the system altogether.

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The World's Longest Invoice: Freelancers Union Declares War on Shady Clients

Ever been stiffed by a client? Add what you're owed to the World's Longest Invoice.

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Could $5 Solve the Political Gender Gap?

The gender gap in politics may be a result of fewer women donating to candidates.

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