Science and Health

Can Big Government Solve the Mysteries of Autism and Alzheimer’s Disease?

Can Big Government Solve the Mysteries of Autism and Alzheimer’s Disease? Can Big Government Solve the Mysteries of Autism and Alzheimer’s Disease?

Why we need Obama’s BRAIN Initiative.

Nov 5, 2014 / Cori Bargmann

The Ebola Quarantine Isn’t Just Stupid—It’s Deadly

The Ebola Quarantine Isn’t Just Stupid—It’s Deadly The Ebola Quarantine Isn’t Just Stupid—It’s Deadly

Of all the panicked and irrational reactions to Ebola, the outrageous treatment of volunteers like Kaci Hickox and Ryan Boyko is the most dangerous.

Nov 5, 2014 / Column / Richard Kim

By the Way By the Way

Obamacare Loses Power as a Campaign Issue                   —Headline, The New York Times

Nov 5, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Why Washington Continues to Beat the War and Disease Drums

Why Washington Continues to Beat the War and Disease Drums Why Washington Continues to Beat the War and Disease Drums

Escalation is now a structural fact embedded in the war in the Middle East and the Ebola crisis here at home.

Nov 4, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt

Quarantines for Everyone!

Quarantines for Everyone! Quarantines for Everyone!

We can't take any chances.

Nov 3, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

Can the Foodie Trend Also Help Food Workers?

Can the Foodie Trend Also Help Food Workers? Can the Foodie Trend Also Help Food Workers?

Los Angeles is trying to make good jobs vital to producing good food.

Nov 3, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Did Ferguson Police Violate Human Rights During the Protests?

Did Ferguson Police Violate Human Rights During the Protests? Did Ferguson Police Violate Human Rights During the Protests?

A new report documents the most major concerns.

Oct 31, 2014 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Will Colorado and North Dakota Voters Criminalize Abortion on Tuesday?

Will Colorado and North Dakota Voters Criminalize Abortion on Tuesday? Will Colorado and North Dakota Voters Criminalize Abortion on Tuesday?

Using bait-and-switch strategies and confusing language, anti-choice advocates are trying to restrict access to safe, legal abortion.

Oct 31, 2014 / Dani McClain

LIVESTREAM: Katha Pollitt Explains Why We Need to Reclaim Abortion Rights

LIVESTREAM: Katha Pollitt Explains Why We Need to Reclaim Abortion Rights LIVESTREAM: Katha Pollitt Explains Why We Need to Reclaim Abortion Rights

On Wednesday November, 5 at 7pm EST, Pollitt joins MSNBC’s Irin Carmon and the New School’s Terri Gordon for a live event.

Oct 30, 2014 / The Nation

Misguided Media Hysteria Pervades the 24/7 News Cycle

Misguided Media Hysteria Pervades the 24/7 News Cycle Misguided Media Hysteria Pervades the 24/7 News Cycle

Eric on this week in theater and music and Reed on how the media’s ratings-driven hysterics is warping Ebola coverage.

Oct 28, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

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