America is a country that seems forever to be toddler or teenager, at those two stages of human development characterized by conflict between autonomy and security.

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Look back, to slavery, to suffrage, to integration and one thing is clear. Fashions in...

Look back, to slavery, to suffrage, to integration and one thing is clear. Fashions in...

Even as we enumerate their shortcomings, the rigor of raising children ourselves makes clear to...

Even as we enumerate their shortcomings, the rigor of raising children ourselves makes clear to...

I'm sure not afraid of success and I've learned not to be afraid of failure....

I'm sure not afraid of success and I've learned not to be afraid of failure....

Ideas are only lethal if you suppress and don't discuss them. Ignorance is not bliss,...

Ideas are only lethal if you suppress and don't discuss them. Ignorance is not bliss,...

I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind...

I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind...

The problem... is emblematic of what hasn't changed during the equal opportunity revolution of the...

The problem... is emblematic of what hasn't changed during the equal opportunity revolution of the...

The future is built on brains, not prom court, as most people can tell you...

The future is built on brains, not prom court, as most people can tell you...

When an actress takes off her clothes onscreen but a nursing mother is told to...

When an actress takes off her clothes onscreen but a nursing mother is told to...

The greatest public health threat for many American women is the men they live with.

The greatest public health threat for many American women is the men they live with.

All parents should be aware that when they mock or curse gay people, they may...

All parents should be aware that when they mock or curse gay people, they may...

It's important to remember that feminism is no longer a group of organizations or leaders....

It's important to remember that feminism is no longer a group of organizations or leaders....

There is a lot of talk now about metal detectors and gun control. Both are...

There is a lot of talk now about metal detectors and gun control. Both are...

Ideas are like pizza dough, made to be tossed around.

Ideas are like pizza dough, made to be tossed around.

I will never understand people who think that the way to show their righteous opposition...

I will never understand people who think that the way to show their righteous opposition...

Ignorant free speech often works against the speaker. That is one of several reasons why...

Ignorant free speech often works against the speaker. That is one of several reasons why...

There is something so settled and stodgy about turning a great romance into next of...

There is something so settled and stodgy about turning a great romance into next of...

When an actress takes off her clothes onscreen but a nursing mother is told to...

When an actress takes off her clothes onscreen but a nursing mother is told to...

I'm just a girl with a big heart and big dreams, trying to get a...

I'm just a girl with a big heart and big dreams, trying to get a...

Keep your blame, shame and pregame to a minimum. But raise your glass, class, and...

Keep your blame, shame and pregame to a minimum. But raise your glass, class, and...

Don't spend all your money trying to buy handbags but your bank account is negative.

Don't spend all your money trying to buy handbags but your bank account is negative.

A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the...

A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the...

There is nothing certain in a mans life but that he must lose it.

There is nothing certain in a mans life but that he must lose it.

Fashion is so close in revealing a person's inner feelings and everybody seems to hate...

Fashion is so close in revealing a person's inner feelings and everybody seems to hate...