Science and Health

On the ‘Roe’ Anniversary, Let’s Remember: How We Talk About Abortion Rights Matters

On the ‘Roe’ Anniversary, Let’s Remember: How We Talk About Abortion Rights Matters On the ‘Roe’ Anniversary, Let’s Remember: How We Talk About Abortion Rights Matters

A new guide for journalists argues that we get an inaccurate picture of reproductive health issues when we use language carelessly.

Jan 22, 2015 / Dani McClain

Can Wall Street Take Down Big Pharma?

Can Wall Street Take Down Big Pharma? Can Wall Street Take Down Big Pharma?

A Dallas hedge-fund operator says he's going to attack the pharmaceutical industry for over-pricing drugs.

Jan 20, 2015 / William Greider

Judge Rules That Home Care Workers Are Really Just ‘Companions’

Judge Rules That Home Care Workers Are Really Just ‘Companions’ Judge Rules That Home Care Workers Are Really Just ‘Companions’

These workers have grueling jobs—but they’re still not eligible for minimum wages or overtime pay.

Jan 16, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Inoculation as Metaphor

Inoculation as Metaphor Inoculation as Metaphor

Eula Biss’s On Immunity is a slipshod book full of brilliant moments.

Jan 14, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Hannah Gold

Speed Kills

Speed Kills Speed Kills

Has digital technology destroyed leisure?

Jan 14, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow

‘Vessel’ Inspires the Future Fight for Abortion Rights

‘Vessel’ Inspires the Future Fight for Abortion Rights ‘Vessel’ Inspires the Future Fight for Abortion Rights

The new documentary following Dutch doctor Rebecca Gomperts provides important context to necessary change for global reproductive rights.

Jan 12, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Katha Pollitt

Stuart Scott Changed Sports Media and Changed Me

Stuart Scott Changed Sports Media and Changed Me Stuart Scott Changed Sports Media and Changed Me

Dave Zirin appeared on MSNBC's The Reid Report to talk about the passing of the trailblazing ESPN anchor, Stuart Scott.

Jan 5, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Is Crowdsourcing Bad for Workers?

Is Crowdsourcing Bad for Workers? Is Crowdsourcing Bad for Workers?

“Cloud labor” sites like Crowdflower may be the face of the future—but their wages are stuck in a sweatshop past.

Jan 5, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Stuart Scott Was My Strength

Stuart Scott Was My Strength Stuart Scott Was My Strength

When I was at my lowest, Stuart Scott’s words reframed cancer for me in an indelible manner.

Jan 5, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Tech Workers Chafe at India’s Neoliberal Ascent

Tech Workers Chafe at India’s Neoliberal Ascent Tech Workers Chafe at India’s Neoliberal Ascent

The real tech revolution may not be in Silicon Valley but at a Nokia factory outside Chennai.

Dec 29, 2014 / Michelle Chen

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