Society

Editorial: New payment systems make tipping easier—and more expensive. Push the tip jar too hard and customers eventually push back.

In her new book, Ayaan Hirsi Ali argues the rise of Islamist extremism presents moderate Muslims with an opportunity for reform

Meghan Daum’s book explores the reasons for not having children—most decent, all human.

Tutors aren’t just for underachieving kids anymore. They’re the new normal.

Professor Judy Illes and Dr. Catherine Anderson asked for a more diverse group of scientists to be considered for the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame

Despite evidence that it’s time to abandon the no-nit rule requiring kids be sent home, schools have yet to get the message

CEO says simpler, streamlined plans are necessary to win back consumers

New poll finds they’re not nearly as pessimistic as often assumed

The Parsons case is closed and the Dalhousie dentistry scandal is fading—but the disturbing questions they raised have yet to be answered

Science can’t decide if our genes have more or less value than the Baldwin brothers