Science and Health

What’s Behind the Media’s Ebola Sensationalism?

What’s Behind the Media’s Ebola Sensationalism? What’s Behind the Media’s Ebola Sensationalism?

Ebola is a symbol to the political right of all the Third World horrors that liberals are inviting past the walls of our city on the hill.

Aug 5, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Is the Attack on Abortion Rights Backfiring in the South?

Is the Attack on Abortion Rights Backfiring in the South? Is the Attack on Abortion Rights Backfiring in the South?

Alabama’s backdoor abortion ban was just declared unconstitutional. Will this decision send a message to anti-choice legislators elsewhere?

Aug 5, 2014 / Dani McClain

The Centerpiece of Obama’s Energy Policy Will Actually Make Climate Change Worse

The Centerpiece of Obama’s Energy Policy Will Actually Make Climate Change Worse The Centerpiece of Obama’s Energy Policy Will Actually Make Climate Change Worse

Wishful thinking and corporate greed are leading us down the wrong path to solving our climate crisis.

Jul 28, 2014 / Naomi Oreskes

No, Millennials Are Not All Libertarians

No, Millennials Are Not All Libertarians No, Millennials Are Not All Libertarians

Young Americans’ fondness for high-tech innovation could suit our need to shake up the political system.

Jul 23, 2014 / Alex Holt

Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare

Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare

Conservative judges ruled to effectively gut the health law in twenty-seven states.

Jul 22, 2014 / George Zornick

Why Is Giving Birth in Detroit So Dangerous?

Why Is Giving Birth in Detroit So Dangerous? Why Is Giving Birth in Detroit So Dangerous?

Women there die from pregnancy-related causes at three times the national average. A report highlights the dangers of birthing while black.

Jul 16, 2014 / Dani McClain

This Bill Could End State Abortion Restrictions

This Bill Could End State Abortion Restrictions This Bill Could End State Abortion Restrictions

Senate legislation could put the pro-choice movement back on the offensive.

Jul 15, 2014 / George Zornick

The Very Naughty Whistleblower

The Very Naughty Whistleblower The Very Naughty Whistleblower

Pundits and politicians agree: Edward Snowden did something naughty. But what do the people think?

Jul 15, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

Anti-Pot Activists May Care Too Much About the Prescription Drug Industry’s Health

Anti-Pot Activists May Care Too Much About the Prescription Drug Industry’s Health Anti-Pot Activists May Care Too Much About the Prescription Drug Industry’s Health

Lee Fang and Chris Hayes discuss the true motivation behind anti-pot campaigns. 

Jul 9, 2014 / Chris Hayes

What’s Stopping Congress From Reversing ‘Hobby Lobby’?

What’s Stopping Congress From Reversing ‘Hobby Lobby’? What’s Stopping Congress From Reversing ‘Hobby Lobby’?

Senate Democrats fight the ruling that allows corporate executives to make healthcare decisions for female employees.

Jul 9, 2014 / George Zornick

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