Science and Health

Just Because It’s Natural Doesn’t Mean It’s Moral: A Conversation With Alan Levinovitz

Just Because It’s Natural Doesn’t Mean It’s Moral: A Conversation With Alan Levinovitz Just Because It’s Natural Doesn’t Mean It’s Moral: A Conversation With Alan Levinovitz

In his new book, he explores the bad fads, science, and laws that have arisen from an undying trust in what is considered “natural.”

May 7, 2020 / Q&A / Alex Ronan

If This Pandemic Is a War, Trump Is a War Criminal

If This Pandemic Is a War, Trump Is a War Criminal If This Pandemic Is a War, Trump Is a War Criminal

The president’s incompetence and malice are leading to countless deaths. He must be brought to justice.

May 6, 2020 / no-paywall / Jeet Heer

No Student Deserves to Fail During a Pandemic

No Student Deserves to Fail During a Pandemic No Student Deserves to Fail During a Pandemic

Students across the country are pushing for their schools to adopt a universal pass system, arguing that online classes put underprivileged students at a disadvantage.

May 6, 2020 / StudentNation / Max Kalnitz

A man grasps a used needles

Will the Pandemic Lead to Better Treatment for Drug Users? Will the Pandemic Lead to Better Treatment for Drug Users?

Harm-reduction advocates hope new emergency rules for medication-assisted treatment will foster broader reforms after the Covid-19 crisis.

May 6, 2020 / no-paywall / Michelle Chen

If the Coronavirus Is a Wildfire, Colonialism Has Fueled the Blaze

If the Coronavirus Is a Wildfire, Colonialism Has Fueled the Blaze If the Coronavirus Is a Wildfire, Colonialism Has Fueled the Blaze

Scenes from a pandemic: 6

May 6, 2020 / no-paywall / Taté Walker

Covid Is About to Become the Newest Excuse for Police Brutality

Covid Is About to Become the Newest Excuse for Police Brutality Covid Is About to Become the Newest Excuse for Police Brutality

Throughout the country, police are being given new powers to enforce social distancing—and that can only mean one thing for Black people.

May 5, 2020 / no-paywall / Elie Mystal

President Donald Trump speaks with his hands in the air while standing at a podium

Donald J. Trump, MD Donald J. Trump, MD

Because his uncle taught at MIT, He catches on to science—so says he. That means that from those genes of his from Queens He knows his stuff on testing and vaccines. For otherwise…

May 5, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A Guide to Eye Communication

A Guide to Eye Communication A Guide to Eye Communication

May 5, 2020 / Comix Nation / Peter Kuper

protester holds sign that says

Why Are Republicans Stampeding to Reopen? Why Are Republicans Stampeding to Reopen?

They’re following the lead of Trump, who encourages gun-toting protesters, blames immigrants and China, and demonizes the media.

May 5, 2020 / no-paywall / Sasha Abramsky

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Reopening America Is Only Safe in Trump’s Dreams Reopening America Is Only Safe in Trump’s Dreams

Someone bring Trump into reality.

May 5, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

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