How Our Genetic Maps Are Being Sold to the Highest Bidder How Our Genetic Maps Are Being Sold to the Highest Bidder
People who give DNA samples—and big bucks—to companies in exchange for information on their potential medical risks are handing over more than saliva.
Jun 6, 2012 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Show Us the Money Show Us the Money
A web of right-wing groups bankrolled by billionaires dominates our politics. Our media shouldn’t let them remain in the shadows.
Jun 6, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman
A Congressional Push to Raise the Minimum Wage A Congressional Push to Raise the Minimum Wage
Minimum-wage workers today are earning less than they did in 1968—and it’s past time to fix that.
Jun 6, 2012 / George Zornick
John Nichols: Lessons From Wisconsin’s Recall Election John Nichols: Lessons From Wisconsin’s Recall Election
Democrats must learn from strategic failures in the campaign against Walker in order to prepare themselves for nationwide elections in November.
Jun 6, 2012 / Press Room
With Youth Unemployment This High, Remind Me What’s So Bad About Vocational Education? With Youth Unemployment This High, Remind Me What’s So Bad About Vocational Education?
Our high schools are failing to prepare young people for an unforgiving economy.
Jun 6, 2012 / Dana Goldstein
Update on Bei Bei Shuai: Bad News From Indiana Update on Bei Bei Shuai: Bad News From Indiana
A pregnant woman who tried to kill herself after the father of the unborn child left her could face up to sixty-five years in prison for attempted feticide and murder.
Jun 6, 2012 / Katha Pollitt
Young and Black Voters Turn Out in Wisconsin Despite Suppression Efforts Young and Black Voters Turn Out in Wisconsin Despite Suppression Efforts
Robo-calls, residency rules and misinformation stirred confusion among young voters during the recall vote. But turnout remained high
Jun 6, 2012 / Brentin Mock
Special Offer to Our Readers—$1,500 a Year, for Life Special Offer to Our Readers—$1,500 a Year, for Life
Just thank a union.
Jun 6, 2012 / Gerald W. McEntee and Lee Saunders
Why Taxes Have to Be Raised on the Rich Why Taxes Have to Be Raised on the Rich
And fast.
Jun 6, 2012 / Robert B. Reich
Wisconsin: Can Playing by the Rules Work in a Rigged Game? Wisconsin: Can Playing by the Rules Work in a Rigged Game?
Pro-worker protesters in Wisconsin played by the rules, and were outspent by out-of-state interests $30 million to $3 million. Can they ever hope to win in a rigged game?
Jun 6, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny