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Culture
More U.S. Soldiers Killed Themselves Than Died in Combat in 2010
Since 2009, more U.S. troops have committed suicide than been killed on the battlefield. What's worse is that military doesn't know how to help them.
Culture
Might Gays Be Better Soldiers?
Differences in homosexual brains suggest that gay soldiers might make for a sharper fighting force.
News
Barney Frank Makes a Great Point About Showering with Gay People
Barney Frank demolishes the argument that repealing "don't ask, don't tell" will make for chaos in the showers of America's armed forces.
Lifestyle
Obesity a Greater Threat to National Security than Homosexuality
With the Senate still agonizing over the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," David Frum compares discharge rates for DADT and obesity.
Culture
We Spent Half a Million Dollars to Fly Planes Over the Super Bowl
The Navy spent almost $500,000 in taxpayer money to fly jets over this year's Super Bowl. It only took them three seconds.
News
U.S. General Says Soldiers Who Commit Suicide Are 'Selfish'
And we wonder why more soldiers aren't quick to ask for help with their PTSD.
Culture
On American Priorities: 10 Things We Could Have Done with the Iraq War Money
A glimpse at how we could have changed the world had we not started a war in Iraq.
News
Guess How the Public Feels About Repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Yesterday's Pentagon report that service members support repealing "don't ask, don't tell." Nate Silver looks into the public opinion polls.
Culture
How to Rectify Our Military's Culture of Rape?
A new lawsuit alleges Defense Secretaries Robert Gates and Donald Rumsfeld have allowed rape to proliferate in our armed forces.
News
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repealed: What's Next?
After the Senate's historic vote on Saturday, how soon will the repeal go into effect?
Environment
The Military-Approved Portable Clean Energy Kit
Whatever you make of the military, it's pushing innovation in clean energy, and this new Mobile Renewable Power Station is leading the way.
Education
Do We Need College Scholarships for White Men?
A new Texas nonprofit says being male and white doesn't help you pay for college, so they're starting a scholarship program just for white men.
Education
America Cares About Buying Guns, Not Educating Kids
America is set to spend 20 percent of our federal budget on defense and a mere 3 percent on education.
Lifestyle
Food for Thinkers: What You'll Find in a Discarded Can of Vienna Sausages
What happens when you find a discarded can of Vienna sausages? John Thorne explores the mysteries, the wonder, and what it means to "eat bitter."
Education
Is the Education Reform World Filled with Too Much Jargon?
What does "authentic, inquiry-based learning" even mean? It might be time for a moratorium on meaningless edu-speak.
Lifestyle
Photographs of MREs and Military Rations
Ashley Gilbertson went to Afghanistan and photographed military rations from around the world.
News
Watch: Obama's 60 Minutes Interview on Osama bin Laden Raid
Watch an excerpt of the best part, where the President describes the nerve-wracking raid.
Culture
How Nonchalant Has the Military Gotten About Its Death Machines? Very
For proof that military spending has gotten insanely lax, check out this outrageous contract solicitation, "Whatever it is."
