Burgers or Biofuel? Burgers or Biofuel?
Biofuels have become the new villain in the climate change and food crisis debate. But America's consumption of meat is a bigger part of the problem than the cars and trucks we dr...
Aug 4, 2008 / Feature / Frances Cerra Whittelsey
Archaeological Digs Stoke Conflict in Jerusalem Archaeological Digs Stoke Conflict in Jerusalem
The race for "Jewish" bedrock has turned a Jerusalem slum's archaeological riches into an existential threat.
Jul 30, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Adina Hoffman
A New Geological Era for Earth A New Geological Era for Earth
As human actions change the planet in irreversable ways, will human bonds suffer irreversable damage, too?
Jun 27, 2008 / Feature / Mike Davis
Drugged-Up Nation Drugged-Up Nation
America is literally awash in antidepressants. Blame the surfeit of drugs in our system on a confusion between illness and suffering.
Jun 12, 2008 / Charles Barber
Drawing Your Last Breath Hungry Drawing Your Last Breath Hungry
We can blame the Burmese government for the unfolding tragedy in the wake of the cyclone. We can also blame ourselves.
Jun 9, 2008 / Feature / Allan Nairn
Got Milk? Get Investigated Got Milk? Get Investigated
State and federal authorities are relying on undercover agents to entrap dairy farmers.
May 27, 2008 / Feature / David E. Gumpert
FDA Puts Medical Test Subjects in Danger FDA Puts Medical Test Subjects in Danger
Research subjects in developing countries--often the poorest, the sickest and with the fewest options--become more vulnerable.
May 19, 2008 / Feature / Sonia Shah
Real Clear Numbers: 101,000 US Casualties a Year Real Clear Numbers: 101,000 US Casualties a Year
The psychological wounds of war will be with us for years to come.
Apr 24, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Health Policy Placebos Health Policy Placebos
Clinton and Obama haven't come up with real solutions yet, but a mass movement could push them toward the right solution.
Mar 27, 2008 / Steffie Woolhandler and David U. Himmelstein
Cautionary Healthcare Tales From California and Massachusetts Cautionary Healthcare Tales From California and Massachusetts
Signs of trouble no matter who is elected President.
Mar 25, 2008 / Feature / Trudy Lieberman