Myths

Homelessness Myth #2: "They're All Bums!"

Christine Schanes | Posted 11.14.2009 | Living


Christine Schanes

I have found that approximately 25 percent of homeless people are children. Together, women and children make up close to 40 percent of homeless people and are the fastest growing segment.

Dispelling the Myths Behind Columbus

Azam Nizamuddin | Posted 10.22.2009 | Books


Azam Nizamuddin

Given that we reside in one of the most literate societies in history, it is our task to expose all myths for what they are, whether they relate to Christopher Columbus or to the origins of a sitting U.S. President.

Nine Myths About Public Schools

Gerald Bracey | Posted 09.25.2009 | Politics


Gerald Bracey

The schools were to blame for letting the Russians get into space first: Granddaddy of all slanders and a great illustration of the absolute nuttiness with which people talk about education.

What Do You Know? It's National Singles Week

Bella DePaulo | Posted 11.20.2009 | Living


Bella DePaulo

Our perceptions of single people and their place in society have not caught up with the realities. How well do you know your single people? Take this quiz.

Axelrod's White House Email: Truth and Myths, All Mixed Up

Blaise Nutter | Posted 09.13.2009 | Politics


Blaise Nutter

2008: Obama's team was frequently praised for keeping on message, and keeping that message consistent and professional. Now, they display an inability to craft a clear, concise message.

Marriage and Health: Et Tu, New York Times?

Bella DePaulo | Posted 09.04.2009 | Living


Bella DePaulo

I am disappointed with the recent Times article that claims that married people tend to be healthier than single people. Here's why the piece is misleading.

Newsweek's Misleading Account of Latest Marriage Study

Bella DePaulo | Posted 08.28.2009 | Living


Bella DePaulo

A new day has dawned, and with it another study of marriage misrepresented in the media: as always, implying that getting married results in better outcomes than it actually does.

Marital Mentality #2: The More Profound Historic Change

Bella DePaulo | Posted 08.15.2009 | Living


Bella DePaulo

Why should you have to be any kind of a couple to have access to basic rights, protections, dignity, and respect?

The Health Reform Debate -- Myths vs. Facts

Jason Rosenbaum | Posted 08.13.2009 | Politics


Jason Rosenbaum

While it once seemed like our biggest battle was over whether we are going to get a strong public health insurance option as part of reform, that question has now joined a host of others in the debate.

"Avoid Marriage," Advises Atlantic Writer

Bella DePaulo | Posted 07.27.2009 | Living


Bella DePaulo

Who is happier and psychologically stronger - people who got married and then got unmarried, or people who stayed single? The answer, in just about every study I've ever reviewed, is people who have stayed single.

For the Love of Blogging

Bella DePaulo | Posted 07.20.2009 | Media


Bella DePaulo

When I first started blogging, I never imagined it would become one of my favorite things to do.

Does the Waxman-Markey Bill "Give Away 85% of Allowances to Polluters"?

David Roberts | Posted 07.17.2009 | Green


David Roberts

As the Waxman-Markey climate/energy bill nears a make-or-break vote in the House, those who work to improve it need more than ever to understand it first.

I'm Pregnant -- Just Serve Me Some Coffee And No One Gets Hurt

Pauline Millard | Posted 06.28.2009 | Living


Pauline Millard

Is a guy with a 10th grade education also an OB/GYN? "I could smoke crack if I wanted to," I said. "So why don't you make it a large coffee?"

What Do a Rabbit, Colored Eggs and Candy Have to Do With Jesus? The History of Easter Revealed

Kari Henley | Posted 05.11.2009 | Living


Kari Henley

Some old guy makes up a weird story about a goddess who never existed who turns a bird into a rabbit that lays colored eggs; and it morphs into a mega-watt holiday celebrated the modern world over.

The Blame Game: It's Time To Take Responsibility

Russell Bishop | Posted 04.02.2009 | Living


Russell Bishop

Last week, we talked about the myth of control and how the pursuit of control prevents people from making real choices. We built on the timeless advi...

USA Today Reporter Responds to Blog Post

Bella DePaulo | Posted 03.27.2009 | Media


Bella DePaulo

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Promoting Marriage-Promotion with Dubious Scientific Claims: USA Today's Feature Story

Bella DePaulo | Posted 03.21.2009 | Media


Bella DePaulo

USA Today is very excited about marriage. Splashed across the front page of the Health and Behavior section, set off by a colorful illustration, was t...

Get Married, Live Longer? It's a Myth

Bella DePaulo | Posted 03.13.2009 | Living


Bella DePaulo

When the authors of The Case claimed that getting married saved men's lives, they did so by acting as if the men who got divorced or widowed did not actually get married.

The 4 Worst American Myths About Romantic Relationships

Margaret Ruth | Posted 03.12.2009 | Living


Margaret Ruth

Here are the most damaging American relationship myths, along with what is actually true, so that relationships can be conducted with healthy attitudes than the following myths encourage.

Ending the Pornography of Creation

Bill Allen | Posted 03.01.2009 | Politics


Bill Allen

Now is the time to confront one of the major myths perpetuated by the previous anti-intellectual, anti-science regime. Now is the time to keep science in science class and keep religion out.

Black and White in America IV: IQ Myths and Realities

Dan Agin | Posted 02.25.2009 | Living


Dan Agin

The idea that all "native-born English-speaking people in the United States" develop and live in the same culture is anthropological nonsense.

The Three Myths About Plane Crashes

Ben Sherwood | Posted 02.15.2009 | Home


Ben Sherwood

How can you survive a plane crash? After going through the FAA's plane crash survival school in Oklahoma City and interviewing many experts and survivors of plane crashes, here are four key tips.

Solar Energy Reality Check

Huffington Post | Rob Lamkin | Posted 02.15.2009 | Green


Solar energy is the most promising source of clean, renewable energy. It is also one of the most misunderstood. Myths about solar energy--its challen...

Ancient Mythic Origins of the Christmas Story

Valerie Tarico | Posted 01.25.2009 | Living


Valerie Tarico

Most Americans know how Christmas came to be celebrated on December 25, but where does the Christmas story itself come from: Jesus in the manger, the angels and wise men?

The Truth Behind Christmas: 5 Biblical Myths

divinecaroline.com | Stephen W. Simpson, Ph.D | Posted 01.19.2009 | Living


Debunking myths about the Christmas story has become a holiday tradition. Little League Bible scholars like me write things that make the general publ...