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Is Pants Sizing Sexist?

Our critic examines the history of women’s trousers and “the sheer ridiculousness of the current state of sizing.”
Fixing Social Security Is an Election Issue Nobody Talks About

A small tax increase would make the essential national retirement program secure for decades, our columnist says, but lawmakers would have to take action.
What Is the Gray Rock Method?

Some say that becoming as dull as a rock is an effective way to disengage.
‘You Can Be a Little Different in Queens’: Why This Home Is Not Like the Others

Instead of a conventional renovation, one New Yorker took a progressive approach. Now he pays almost nothing for energy, and the air is always fresh.
Perennial Edibles Aren’t Just Good Eating: They’re Ornamental, Too

The author of “The Heirloom Gardener” offers tips for growing a garden of lush perennials you can put in a soup or add to a salad.
A Manhattan Apartment Full of Salvaged Finds

A hands-on renovation during the early part of the pandemic produced a place to call home that doubles as a home office.
Can I Wear Neon Without Looking Like a Highlighter?

Our fashion critic shares tips for a reader who is hesitant to wear ultrabright clothing.
Dogs at the Office: Who’s Controlling Whom?

Someone needs skills training.
How to Apply Sunscreen, Head to Toe, Like an Expert

And other essential questions about protecting your skin from the sun, answered by experts.
Interest on Federal Student Loans Is Rising to 6.53%

The rate for undergraduate loans is up from 5.5 percent this past school year and higher than it has been in more than a decade.
The Business Ties That Bind the U.S. and China Are Strong but Fraying

The prospects for future commerce, and peace, are intertwined, our columnist writes.
To See the Past and Predict the Future, Try ‘Reading’ a Landscape

How well do you know your own backyard? Noah Charney thinks you should take another look.