Science and Health

The Deep South Is the Latest Epicenter of the HIV Epidemic

The Deep South Is the Latest Epicenter of the HIV Epidemic The Deep South Is the Latest Epicenter of the HIV Epidemic

America’s HIV epidemic is concentrated and most deadly in the Southern states, but two policies could have a profound effect on the illness. 

Dec 6, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

How to Revive the Fight for Single-Payer

How to Revive the Fight for Single-Payer How to Revive the Fight for Single-Payer

Rep. Jim McDermott of Washington is optimistic that it will come—if we give states the tools to adopt it at their own pace.

Dec 4, 2013 / Feature / William Greider

The Progressive’s Guide to Holiday Giving

The Progressive’s Guide to Holiday Giving The Progressive’s Guide to Holiday Giving

Want to help Texas women? African AIDS orphans? Here's how.

Dec 4, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Eradicating AIDS

Eradicating AIDS Eradicating AIDS

We’ve come so far in the struggle against AIDS, but the most marginalized in society are still suffering.

Dec 3, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tough Thanksgiving for Food Stamp Families

Tough Thanksgiving for Food Stamp Families Tough Thanksgiving for Food Stamp Families

Most benefits will run out before the end of the month--and some have already been cut. 

Nov 27, 2013 / George Zornick

The Colonel, the Veteran and the Caregiver

The Colonel, the Veteran and the Caregiver The Colonel, the Veteran and the Caregiver

How the war changed Charlie.

Nov 26, 2013 / Feature / Ann Jones

Stuck With Obamacare

Stuck With Obamacare Stuck With Obamacare

President Obama, aka Middle-Man, is having a rough month.

Nov 25, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

Row house in Baltimore

Inequality Is (Literally) Killing America Inequality Is (Literally) Killing America

As the disparity between rich and poor has grown, so have gaps in life expectancy between counties, towns, and even neighborhoods. 

Nov 20, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Why the Left Should Defend Obamacare

Why the Left Should Defend Obamacare Why the Left Should Defend Obamacare

Yes, it was a flawed compromise. But to achieve universal, humane healthcare for all, we first need effective implementation of the ACA.

Nov 20, 2013 / The Editors

Obamacare: Too Small to Succeed?

Obamacare: Too Small to Succeed? Obamacare: Too Small to Succeed?

The problems with the Affordable Care Act stem from government being too small and weak, not too big and powerful.

Nov 20, 2013 / Column / Richard Kim

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