AI Is Rewiring How Students Think—And That’s Dangerous
Overuse of AI is undermining students’ reading comprehension and critical thinking—skills essential for independent thought and democratic life.
Education, Opinion
Opinion
Lifestyle, Opinion
The Hidden Web Behind Every Good Thing in Life
Every joy in life—from coffee to democracy—rests on a fragile, invisible network of conditions. Understanding this web fosters gratitude and resilience.
Education, Opinion
Campus Free Speech Comes at a Staggering Price
Universities are facing a financial crisis over free speech, as the cost of security for controversial speakers like Danielle Sassoon soars into the millions.
Economy, Opinion
How Baby Boomers Broke the American Dream—And Why Gen Z Is Demanding an Apology
From unaffordable housing to climate inaction and $1.7 trillion in student debt, younger generations are holding baby boomers accountable for the collapse of the American Dream.
Education, Opinion
Faculty, Students, and Alumni Unite Against Trump’s ‘Academic Compact’—Calling It a Threat to Free Inquiry
Universities face mounting pressure as faculty, students, and alumni unite against the Trump administration’s ‘Academic Compact,’ calling it a threat to intellectual independence and democratic values.
Health, Opinion
Living With Parkinson’s: Raw, Real Stories That Will Change How You See the Disease
In response to a profile of Dr. Sue Goldie, readers with Parkinson’s share deeply personal accounts of resilience, identity, and life beyond diagnosis.
Education, Opinion
Harvard Students Skip Class—And Still Ace Exams. Is Elite Education Broken?
Readers react to reports of widespread class-skipping at Harvard, questioning if elite education is losing its value—and what can be done to fix it.
Opinion, Sports
Should Power Four Football Leave the NCAA? A Bold Proposal to Save College Sports
University leaders urge a clean break between Power Four football and the NCAA to restore fairness and opportunity across college sports.
Opinion, World News
What Is Canada, Really? New Book Tackles the Nation’s Identity Crisis Head-On
A powerful new anthology, ‘Elbows Up!’, brings together Margaret Atwood and other leading Canadians to confront the nation’s enduring identity crisis with honesty and hope.
Education, Opinion
Trump’s University ‘Compact’ Proposal Sparks Debate: Is It Time to Rethink Public Funding for Colleges?
Donald Trump’s proposed ‘compact’ with universities would link federal funding to commitments on free speech, affordability, and workforce outcomes—raising questions about accountability and academic freedom.