“Heteropessimism” is all the rage — but really, there’s never been a better time to be looking for love. Go on, be a hetero-optimist.

A low murder rate is by no means the only measure of a good society. But it’s a pretty good measure of a society’s underlying stability.

A much-needed, nuanced conversation about masculinity and feminism today.

A formerly incarcerated writer reflects on how the prison system didn’t foster change, but befriending time did.

Readers discuss data showing lower reading and math scores. Also: The yuppie factor.

The language is benefiting from a respect for diversity.