Science and Health

Oprah Winfrey interviews Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Harry Breaks Free From the Racial Contract—and Pays the Price Harry Breaks Free From the Racial Contract—and Pays the Price

The response to Harry’s abandoning that contract, both in the Buckingham Palace and British media, has been swift, overt and punitive.

Mar 12, 2021 / Kali Holloway

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This Was My Most Privileged Year Ever This Was My Most Privileged Year Ever

While Covid-19 destroyed the lives and livelihoods of millions of Americans, I was able to leverage every ounce of privilege I have to make this year work.

Mar 10, 2021 / Elie Mystal

Imani Perry

Parenting Through Sickness, Health, and Covid-19 Parenting Through Sickness, Health, and Covid-19

To avoid replicating this awful moment, our failures must become the source of our children’s political possibilities.

Mar 10, 2021 / Feature / Imani Perry

The Year of the Vaccine

The Year of the Vaccine The Year of the Vaccine

Fighting to end the pandemic.

Mar 9, 2021 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards

foster care during the pandemic

How Covid Made Life Even More Unpredictable for Kids in Foster Care How Covid Made Life Even More Unpredictable for Kids in Foster Care

Everything from reunification to social worker visits to permanent placements got derailed.

Mar 9, 2021 / Feature / Nefertiti Austin

David M. Perry leans in to get a kiss on the cheek from his son.

I Shouldn’t Have to Dehumanize My Son to Get Him Support I Shouldn’t Have to Dehumanize My Son to Get Him Support

Instead of focusing on the challenges facing disabled people, we should emphasize goals.

Mar 9, 2021 / Feature / David M. Perry

We Should All Be Able to Have Babies Like White People

We Should All Be Able to Have Babies Like White People We Should All Be Able to Have Babies Like White People

Fertility treatments should not just be a luxury for a privileged class.

Mar 9, 2021 / Feature / Andre M. Perry

Parenting as a Radical Act of Love

Parenting as a Radical Act of Love Parenting as a Radical Act of Love

In our special issue, we consider the ways in which parenthood can push us to recognize our interdependence and spur us to fight harder for justice and equality.

Mar 8, 2021 / Feature / Emily Douglas

Changing Woman Initiative

Could Indigenous Midwifery Improve Maternal Health for Native Women? Could Indigenous Midwifery Improve Maternal Health for Native Women?

After decades of neglect by the mainstream health care system, the revival of Indigenous practices offers a model for reform.

Mar 8, 2021 / Feature / Jenni Monet

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Is a Deadlier, More Delusional Alternative to Trump

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Is a Deadlier, More Delusional Alternative to Trump South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Is a Deadlier, More Delusional Alternative to Trump

The governor’s science denialism and Covid lies at CPAC far exceeded those of the former president.

Mar 5, 2021 / John Nichols

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