Science and Health

A Holiday List You Should Definitely Check Twice

A Holiday List You Should Definitely Check Twice A Holiday List You Should Definitely Check Twice

These groups are already making a difference for women, victims of war, disease and violence—but they can do more with your help.

Dec 17, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Obama Hijacks ‘The Word’ From Stephen Colbert

Obama Hijacks ‘The Word’ From Stephen Colbert Obama Hijacks ‘The Word’ From Stephen Colbert

Except Obama calls it “The Decree.” 

Dec 9, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Will the Supreme Court Help Mitch McConnell Destroy Obamacare?

Will the Supreme Court Help Mitch McConnell Destroy Obamacare? Will the Supreme Court Help Mitch McConnell Destroy Obamacare?

Congress will not have the power to overturn the Affordable Care Act, so Republicans are hoping the Supreme Court’s right-wingers will do the dirty work for them.

Dec 8, 2014 / William Greider

Anti-Gay, Anti-Choice Children’s AIDS Fund Still Raking In Taxpayer Money

Anti-Gay, Anti-Choice Children’s AIDS Fund Still Raking In Taxpayer Money Anti-Gay, Anti-Choice Children’s AIDS Fund Still Raking In Taxpayer Money

Newly filed documents reveal that the controversial evangelical organization is still getting federal funds to provide HIV prevention programs in Uganda and Zambia.

Dec 1, 2014 / Andy Kopsa

Can a Costly Campaign to Eradicate Polio From Nigeria Possibly Succeed?

Can a Costly Campaign to Eradicate Polio From Nigeria Possibly Succeed? Can a Costly Campaign to Eradicate Polio From Nigeria Possibly Succeed?

Bill Gates and a corps of Western donors are on a mission to rid Nigeria of the crippling virus, but the last cases have been hard to stamp out.

Nov 25, 2014 / Alex Kornblum

How Ebola Could End the Cuban Embargo

How Ebola Could End the Cuban Embargo How Ebola Could End the Cuban Embargo

Instead of encouraging Cuban doctors to defect, the United States should be working with them to stop the spread of Ebola.

Nov 21, 2014 / Arturo Lopez-Levy and Foreign Policy In Focus

Why Gruber’s ‘Stupid’ Comment Has Become a Dog Whistle for the GOP

Why Gruber’s ‘Stupid’ Comment Has Become a Dog Whistle for the GOP Why Gruber’s ‘Stupid’ Comment Has Become a Dog Whistle for the GOP

For Obama, Gruber has become an Other from another mother.  

Nov 19, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Should We Impeach Chief Justice John Roberts?

Should We Impeach Chief Justice John Roberts? Should We Impeach Chief Justice John Roberts?

The Roberts Court's announcement that it will hear another legal challenge that threatens to disable and perhaps destroy the new healthcare system has the distinct odor of politica...

Nov 19, 2014 / William Greider

This Will Make You Think Twice About Getting That Manicure

This Will Make You Think Twice About Getting That Manicure This Will Make You Think Twice About Getting That Manicure

Could the chemicals in beauty products be causing long-term health problems for salon workers?

Nov 17, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Will the Supreme Court Destroy the Affordable Care Act?

Will the Supreme Court Destroy the Affordable Care Act? Will the Supreme Court Destroy the Affordable Care Act?

The US Supreme Court is preparing to hear another case that could render key parts of the ACA illegal.

Nov 12, 2014 / Melissa Harris-Perry

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