Health and Disease

A Right-Wing Think Tank Is Trying to Bring Down the Indian Child Welfare Act. Why?

A Right-Wing Think Tank Is Trying to Bring Down the Indian Child Welfare Act. Why? A Right-Wing Think Tank Is Trying to Bring Down the Indian Child Welfare Act. Why?

Native Americans say the law protects their children. The Goldwater Institute claims it does the opposite.

Apr 6, 2017 / Feature / Rebecca Clarren

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Why Immigrants in California Are Canceling Their Food Stamps Why Immigrants in California Are Canceling Their Food Stamps

Confusion and fear about an immigration crackdown are causing some families to avoid food banks and public assistance programs.

Mar 17, 2017 / Greg Kaufmann

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Today and Tomorrow, Join a ‘Stakeout’ to Save Health Care Today and Tomorrow, Join a ‘Stakeout’ to Save Health Care

“Trumpcare” would be a disaster. 

Mar 16, 2017 / NationAction

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Letters From the April 3, 2017, Issue Letters From the April 3, 2017, Issue

A note on words and images… New Jersey state of mind… The Dreyfusses reply… Birthing equality…

Mar 16, 2017 / Our Readers and Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Trump and childcare

Trump’s Childcare Plan Will Only Help the Rich Trump’s Childcare Plan Will Only Help the Rich

What kind of childcare plan gives the majority of its funding to families making over $100,000 a year?

Mar 14, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Trumpcare Is a Political Disaster—for Trump

Trumpcare Is a Political Disaster—for Trump Trumpcare Is a Political Disaster—for Trump

Failure to pass a bill reveals the White House’s weakness. But passing the bill will ravage Trump’s base.

Mar 10, 2017 / Joan Walsh

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Letters From the March 27, 2017, Issue Letters From the March 27, 2017, Issue

Belafonte right on time… Unnatural selection… What are we for?… The fire last time… Snow job…

Mar 9, 2017 / Our Readers

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Sean Spicer Is Lying About Trump’s Health-Care Debacle Sean Spicer Is Lying About Trump’s Health-Care Debacle

The White House falsely claims the Trump/Ryan Obamacare replacement scheme is what “everyone has been asking for.”

Mar 8, 2017 / John Nichols

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Patients Treated by Women Doctors Fare Better Than Those Treated by Men Patients Treated by Women Doctors Fare Better Than Those Treated by Men

So why are women doctors still paid less than their male counterparts?

Feb 24, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Are We Doing All We Can to Prevent Lead Poisoning?

Are We Doing All We Can to Prevent Lead Poisoning? Are We Doing All We Can to Prevent Lead Poisoning?

Lead paint poisons many more children than any other source. Are housing demolitions putting their health in danger?

Feb 21, 2017 / Eilís O’Neill

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