Science and Health

A representative holds an “impact-absorbing” helmet at NFL Headquarters in New York.

There Is No ‘War on Football’ There Is No ‘War on Football’

The idea that concussion research is a liberal conspiracy is toxic and will hurt kids. It has to stop.

Dec 10, 2015 / Dave Zirin

The Psychology of the Affirmative-Action Backlash

The Psychology of the Affirmative-Action Backlash The Psychology of the Affirmative-Action Backlash

What makes Abigail Fisher think she’s a victim? And how does her rhetoric impact students of color?

Dec 9, 2015 / StudentNation / June Jennings

Once Again, California Leads the Way

Once Again, California Leads the Way Once Again, California Leads the Way

Governor Jerry Brown leads in tackling catastrophic climate change.

Dec 8, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

In 2015, You Can Still Get Arrested for Spitting if You’re HIV-Positive

In 2015, You Can Still Get Arrested for Spitting if You’re HIV-Positive In 2015, You Can Still Get Arrested for Spitting if You’re HIV-Positive

156,000 of the 1.2 million Americans living with HIV are undiagnosed—so why do we have outdated laws that encourage ignorance?

Dec 2, 2015 / John Knefel

Stephanie Reis and son

After Giving Birth, These Women Were Placed in Handcuffs, Leg Irons, and Waist Chains After Giving Birth, These Women Were Placed in Handcuffs, Leg Irons, and Waist Chains

It’s time for New York State to ban the shackling of women prisoners during pregnancy and after delivery.

Dec 2, 2015 / Victoria Law

Planned Parenthood Colorado Springs

How the Phony Planned Parenthood Videos Degraded the Abortion Debate How the Phony Planned Parenthood Videos Degraded the Abortion Debate

Abortion foes know Americans want choice to stay legal, so they’ve shifted their strategy to reduce access and demonize providers.

Nov 30, 2015 / Joan Walsh

Alabama Medicaid protest

Is a Medicaid Turnabout Coming to the Deep South? Is a Medicaid Turnabout Coming to the Deep South?

An election in Louisiana and a surprising recommendation from an Alabama task force are the latest cracks in red-state resistance to insuring the poor.

Nov 24, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

November 24, 1859: Charles Darwin Publishes ‘On the Origin of Species’

November 24, 1859: Charles Darwin Publishes ‘On the Origin of Species’ November 24, 1859: Charles Darwin Publishes ‘On the Origin of Species’

“Mr. Charles Darwin is probably the man who has done most to make the nineteenth century famous, full as it has been of wonders.”

Nov 24, 2015 / Richard Kreitner

John Bel Edwards

How a Democrat Can Win in the South How a Democrat Can Win in the South

John Bel Edwards’s surprise victory in Louisiana offers a lesson to Democrats: Campaign fiercely, mobilize urgently.

Nov 23, 2015 / John Nichols

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Letters From the December 7, 2015, Issue Letters From the December 7, 2015, Issue

Quantum of science… misreading progress… crack up, fall down…

Nov 19, 2015 / Our Readers and David Rieff

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