For many of us, especially women, the gap between what we want or need and what our society expects of us is wide indeed, and we spend out lives trying to negotiate it. Trying to balance work and family, responsibilities and desires, all that stuff. It is not easy. Lee Smith balancedesireeasy share on social
For many of us, our proms were less Walt Disney's 'Cinderella' and more Stephen King's 'Carrie.' The less we spent on them, the better. Gina Barreca carriecinderelladisney Change image and share on social
For many of us, owning a home signaled a passage into adulthood that coincided with the start of a career and family. Ben Bernanke adulthoodcareercoincide Change image and share on social
For many of us, sport has provided the continuity in our lives, the alternative family to the one we left behind. It gives us something to talk about, to preen about, to care about. John Thorn alternativecarecontinuity Change image and share on social
For many of us who were born and raised in this country, including me, it's sometimes easy to forget how special America really is. Marco Rubio americabearcountry Change image and share on social
For many older Americans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, a lifetime of discrimination has undermined their right to a retirement with dignity. Ted Deutch americanbisexualdignity Change image and share on social
For many oppositional movements, the Internet, while providing the opportunity to distribute information more quickly and cheaper, may have actually made their struggle more difficult in the long run. Evgeny Morozov cheapdifficultdistribute Change image and share on social
For many people, and particularly in communities of color, the basic bargain of America - that if you work hard and play by the rules, you can share in the nation's prosperity - has become a raw deal. That's what President Obama's opportunity agenda is all about - making good on our country's half of the basic bargain. Thomas Perez agendumamericabargain share on social
For many people, commuting is the worst part of the day, and policies that can make commuting shorter and more convenient would be a straightforward way to reduce minor but widespread suffering. Nassim Nicholas Taleb badcommuteconvenient Change image and share on social
For many people, extended reading sessions on an LCD display cause eyestrain. Jeff Bezos displayextendeyestrain Change image and share on social