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The article discusses how parents, government agencies, and schools have reacted to bullying in the U.S. The author argues that in the early 21st century, bullying was a significant feature of an American childhood that was being portrayed by many as what the author calls a Hobbesian nightmare that was not reality. The article presents comments from U.S. high school student Aaron Cheese concerning his experiences with bullying.

The article presents an adaptation from the book "The Declaration of Independents: How Libertarian Politics Can Fix What's Wrong With America" by Nick Gillespie and Matt Welch.

The article presents humorous commentary on the decade just passed and offers predictions on issues likely to emerge during the ten years starting with 2010. Concerns will continue to be raised about China's growing economic prowess. Forecasts that global production of petroleum will reach a peak will once more prove false.

The author looks at the Boys Scouts of America youth organization's decision over whether to change its policy prohibiting gay members or leaders, as of 2013, recounting his own childhood experiences in the Boy Scouts and suggesting the organization should adapt and change on this issue.

The author asserts that the presidency George W. Bush presidency in the U.S. was a disaster and he aimed at leaner and more trustworthy government as well as a humbler foreign policy. On the contrary, he thinks Bush had expanded the federal government to its biggest size and was ineffective and incompetent. The author says Bush has taught Americans that government cannot be trusted to be open and smart.

Focuses on the antitrust lawsuit which was filed by the American Booksellers Association (ABA) against Borders and Barnes & Noble superstores, in a federal court in San Francisco. Description of what can be found in the bookstores; Circumstances surrounding the suit; Terms in which the plaintiffs sued Borders.