Science and Health

LeeAnne Walters

The Pediatrician Who Helped Uncover the Dangers of Lead Has Some Advice for Flint The Pediatrician Who Helped Uncover the Dangers of Lead Has Some Advice for Flint

Dr. Philip Landrigan says we should not give up on the Michigan city's poisoned kids. We should give them support, resources, and early intervention services as soon as possible.

Mar 11, 2016 / Ava Kofman

Tell Paul Ryan: Leave Planned Parenthood Alone

Tell Paul Ryan: Leave Planned Parenthood Alone Tell Paul Ryan: Leave Planned Parenthood Alone

Planned Parenthood has been vindicated again and again. Demand that the witch hunt end.

Feb 26, 2016 / NationAction

HIV Mystery: Solved?

HIV Mystery: Solved? HIV Mystery: Solved?

A remarkable new therapy could finally stop the virus’s spread in the US. But first, it’s gotta work for the people most at risk.

Feb 25, 2016 / Feature / Tim Murphy

Last Day of Freedom

This Film Is the Gem at a Controversial Oscars This Film Is the Gem at a Controversial Oscars

Last Day of Freedom is a haunting animated film about a veteran sent to death row.

Feb 24, 2016 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Apple Is Right to Challenge the FBI

Apple Is Right to Challenge the FBI Apple Is Right to Challenge the FBI

But its case should only be the beginning of protecting our devices.

Feb 24, 2016 / The Editors

Delonte West, Mental Health, and Royce White’s Unpublished Letter to the NBA

Delonte West, Mental Health, and Royce White’s Unpublished Letter to the NBA Delonte West, Mental Health, and Royce White’s Unpublished Letter to the NBA

A former NBA player is suffering and another former player is taking the league to task for failing to do the right thing.

Feb 24, 2016 / Dave Zirin

A New Study Suggests Even the Toughest Pesticide Regulations Aren’t Nearly Tough Enough

A New Study Suggests Even the Toughest Pesticide Regulations Aren’t Nearly Tough Enough A New Study Suggests Even the Toughest Pesticide Regulations Aren’t Nearly Tough Enough

As in most states, regulators in California measure the effect of only one pesticide at a time. But farmers often use several pesticides together—and that’s a big, toxic problem.

Feb 23, 2016 / Liza Gross

How Planned Parenthood Foes Are Thwarting Research Into Alzheimer’s, Ebola, and More

How Planned Parenthood Foes Are Thwarting Research Into Alzheimer’s, Ebola, and More How Planned Parenthood Foes Are Thwarting Research Into Alzheimer’s, Ebola, and More

New legislation threatens fetal-tissue research that could save lives.

Feb 22, 2016 / Madeleine Schwartz

A solitary confinement cell

How a Former Black Panther Could Change the Rules of Solitary Confinement How a Former Black Panther Could Change the Rules of Solitary Confinement

The case of Russell Maroon Shoatz, who spent nearly 30 years in solitary confinement, could set a precedent for others held in prolonged isolation.

Feb 22, 2016 / Victoria Law

Walmart Chicago

There’s an Easy Way to Save $17 Billion a Year in Public Assistance There’s an Easy Way to Save $17 Billion a Year in Public Assistance

And it isn’t cutting food stamps.

Feb 18, 2016 / David Cooper

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