21st Century

Why We Are All 'The New Mavericks'

David Leddick | Posted 04.26.2012

David Leddick

If you're a Sextennial, now is the time to do all that living that you may have missed out on.

I'm Putting The Future Behind Me

Floyd Elliot | Posted 02.10.2012

Floyd Elliot

I've given this century almost 12 years now, and it's done nothing but disappoint me. So I say, screw it. I'm going back to the 20th century.

Classroom Commentaries

Paul Stoller | Posted 02.04.2012

Paul Stoller

There's nothing wrong with teaching with enthusiasm. And yet if we concentrate so narrowly upon satisfying the consumer demands of the educational market, we replace scholarly rigor and standards of excellence with grade inflation and an acceptable mediocrity.

Latino Student Success Can Help Enable "Exceptionalism"

Jamie Merisotis | Posted 01.20.2012

Jamie Merisotis

Not everyone buys into the idea of "American exceptionalism," but I do. Admittedly, my definition probably differs from what seems to be the popular n...

Common Sense Policy

Doug Demeo | Posted 12.21.2011

Doug Demeo

People want government to address our disparities in more honest ways. They want better response to our nation's concerns, beginning with fair and effective economic policy. Common sense policy.

Peace Is the New War: Keys to 21st Century Citizenship

John Tarnoff | Posted 09.05.2011

John Tarnoff

While I have tremendous respect for those who serve in the military, 21st century citizenship needs to reframe the meaning of nationalism and civic pride as a commemoration of Peace, not War.

Transparency Is the New Privacy: Keys to 21st Century Citizenship

John Tarnoff | Posted 08.23.2011

John Tarnoff

21st century citizenship describes a set of values, paradigm shifts and practices that raise our awareness of how to better engage with one another in the digital age.

Improving Education Through Data Quality

Jamie Merisotis | Posted 08.07.2011

Jamie Merisotis

Data can be a game changer. And when it comes to education, we must change the game. There's no other way to restart our sputtering economy and prepare our citizens for the jobs of the 21st Century.

World Story Of The Year: Which Do You Choose?

Posted 05.25.2011

Haiti's devastating earthquake kicked off what was to be a truly turbulent year in global news. But the last year of the first decade of the 21st cen...

The Decline and Fall of the American Empire: Four Scenarios for the End of the American Century by 2025

Alfred W. McCoy | Posted 05.25.2011

Alfred W. McCoy

Instead of the bloodshed that marked the end of so many past empires, this 21st-century imperial collapse could come relatively quietly through the invisible tendrils of economic collapse or cyberwarfare.

Fake Memoirs? Vampires? eBooks?

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

The story of the decade (2001- 2010) in books has got to be a whopper. In the last 10 years we've seen blockbuster franchises like Twilight and Harry ...

Business Story Of The Decade: Submit Your Nominations (PHOTOS)

Posted 05.25.2011

The past decade (2001- 2010) has been defined by business news stories that have jolted us, for better or worse, into the 21st century. In honor ...

Entertainment Story Of The Decade: Submit Your Nominations

Posted 05.25.2011

The past decade (2001- 2010) has been defined by entertainment news stories that have jolted us, for better or worse, into the 21st century. From Bri...

Media Story Of The Decade: Submit Your Nominations

Posted 05.25.2011

The past decade (2001- 2010) has been defined by media news stories that have jolted us, for better or worse, into the 21st century. From the rise of...

Comedy Story Of The Decade: Submit Your Nominations

Posted 05.25.2011

The past decade (2001- 2010) has been host to some great comedic moments. From the funniest viral videos to weirdest SNL digital shorts, it has been ...

Sports Story Of The Decade: Submit Your Nominations

Posted 05.25.2011

The past decade (2001- 2010) has been defined by sports news stories that have jolted us, for better or worse, into the 21st century. From the Tiger ...

Food Story Of The Decade: Submit Your Nominations

Posted 05.25.2011

The past decade (2001- 2010) has contained many important food stories. From the introduction of the KFC's "Double-Down" to Mad Cow Disease, it has b...

Green Story Of The Decade: Submit Your Nominations

Posted 05.25.2011

The past decade (2001- 2010) has been defined by green news stories that have jolted us, for better or worse, into the 21st century. From the BP Oil ...

Travel Story Of The Decade: Submit Your Nominations

Posted 05.25.2011

The past decade (2001- 2010) has been defined by extremely interesting travel stories. From the volcano in Iceland to airport security, it has been an...

Tech Story Of The Decade: Submit Your Nominations

Posted 05.25.2011

The past decade (2001- 2010) has been defined by tech news stories that have jolted us, for better or worse, into the 21st century. From the rise of ...

World Story Of The Decade: Submit Your Nominations

Posted 05.25.2011

The first decade of the 21st century has been defined by world news stories that have jolted us -- for better or worse -- into a new era. From the on...

Living Story Of The Decade

The Huffington Post | Posted 11.17.2011

The past decade (2001 to 2010) has been defined by living news stories that have jolted us, for better or worse, into the 21st century. In honor ...

Divorce Story Of The Decade: Submit Your Nominations

Posted 05.25.2011

The past decade (2001- 2010) has been characterized by stories that have redefined marriage in the 21st century. In honor of the new year, we're as...

Arts Story Of The Decade: Submit Your Nominations

Posted 05.25.2011

The past decade (2001- 2010) has been defined by arts news stories that have jolted us, for better or worse, into the 21st century. From record break...

Books Story Of The Decade: Submit Your Nominations

Posted 05.25.2011

The past decade (2001- 2010) in books has been defined by blockbuster franchises like Twilight and Harry Potter; as well as intellectual scuffles abou...