Steven V. Mazie, The Boston Globe

Steven V. Mazie

The Boston Globe

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Past articles by Steven:

Conservative Supreme Court justices are threatening a post-election coup

They are pushing a theory that makes a mockery of America’s constitutional design. → Read More

Are All Great Leaders Bound Forever to Their Convictions?

New research shows that the most effective leaders, from Abraham Lincoln to Jeff Bezos, are always questioning their own convictions. → Read More

SCOTUS May Undermine Labor Unions Based on a Profound Misconception

Free riders choose to reap the rewards of a public good without paying their portion of the cost necessary to produce it. → Read More

A Survey Shows Why Americans Are Angrier Than Ever

If you’re a white, middle-class woman who scans the headlines all day, you’re more likely than not to be among the angriest of Americans. → Read More

3 Common Arguments Against Gun Control That Have Serious Logic Problems

No doubt you've heard one of these arguments given as a reason against gun control. Problem is, it's very dubious logic. → Read More

Why It's a Tragedy that Americans Don't Use All of Their (Very Limited) Vacation Time

Despite all those weeks sunning themselves and enjoying breaks from work, the French are among the most productive workers in the world. Americans could be, too. → Read More

Are Schools Neglecting Introverts?

A concern with quiet students' well-being should not push us back to outdated educational models. → Read More

Justice Scalia Suggests that “Slow-Track” Colleges May Be Better for Black People

Scalia was sitting right next to Clarence Thomas, the sole African American justice, when he made these startling comments. → Read More

Dear CNN: Trump's Plan to Ban Muslim Travel Isn't 'Worthy of Debate'

You know you’ve gone off the deep end when the human incarnation of Darth Vader says your proposal “goes against everything we stand for and believe in.” → Read More

Two Flaws of Human Rationality May Make It Impossible to Solve the Climate Crisis

As it turns out, assessing long-term risk/reward ratio isn't our strong suit. → Read More

Terrorism Doesn’t Outweigh Everything Else — Unless You're a Novice High School Debater

Those who want to keep Syrian refugees out of the country are succumbing to a classic error of logical reasoning. → Read More

Can You Figure Out What These Philosophers Are Saying?

Three passages that will pay dividends when parsed carefully by a patient reader. → Read More

I'm a Teacher and I'm Rethinking My Stance on Trigger Warnings After Students Challenged My Ideas

Reading is dangerous, but there's no harm in preparing students for the challenge. → Read More

A Fascinating Look at Dangerous Books That Makes No Good Point Against Trigger Warnings

Reading is dangerous, but there's no harm in preparing students for the challenge → Read More

Is Your Halloween Costume Offensive?

Should you check yourself before you bedeck yourself? → Read More

Menstrual Taboos and the New York City Subway

Breast-augmentation ads? Sure. But period panties? → Read More

How This Controversial Ad Helps Break the Taboo Against Discussing Female Menstruation

Breast-augmentation ads? Sure. But period panties? → Read More

Is Being Conservative Really the Ticket to Happiness?

I can see it in your eyes. I can see it in your smile. → Read More

Is Being Conservative Really the Ticket to Happiness?

I can see it in your eyes. I can see it in your smile. → Read More

A Supreme Court Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Nation’s Highest Court?

Test your legal acumen. Pencils ready! → Read More