Deceit at a Brazilian ‘Crisis Pregnancy Center’ Deceit at a Brazilian ‘Crisis Pregnancy Center’
A Catholic psychologist in São Paolo tries to shame an undercover reporter into not having an abortion.
Feb 28, 2018 / Andrea Dip
Austin Just Brought Paid Sick Leave to the South Austin Just Brought Paid Sick Leave to the South
Thanks to a savvy, progressive coalition, Austinites will no longer have to work through heart attacks, flus, and stomach bugs.
Feb 16, 2018 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias
Meet Kevin de León—the Next Senator From California? Meet Kevin de León—the Next Senator From California?
He’s challenging incumbent Dianne Feinstein on foreign policy, immigration, and the national-surveillance state.
Feb 7, 2018 / Q&A / Sasha Abramsky
Donald Trump Just Got Everything Wrong About the UK’s Health Care System Donald Trump Just Got Everything Wrong About the UK’s Health Care System
And Jeremy Corbyn isn’t having it.
Feb 5, 2018 / John Nichols
How the Courts Have Stymied Trump How the Courts Have Stymied Trump
Along with citizen activism, they have proven to be an important safeguard of constitutional liberty—but the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.
Jan 30, 2018 / David Cole
With a Shutdown Surrender, Democrats Left Millions of People Behind With a Shutdown Surrender, Democrats Left Millions of People Behind
Community health centers that serve millions are in serious danger.
Jan 23, 2018 / David Dayen
Home-Care Workers Clocking 24-Hour Shifts Are Being Paid for Only 13 Hours Home-Care Workers Clocking 24-Hour Shifts Are Being Paid for Only 13 Hours
A New York State rule is standing in the way of home-care workers’ earning their rightful pay, and care recipients’ getting the attention they deserve.
Jan 19, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Serena Williams Could Insist That Doctors Listen to Her. Most Black Women Can’t. Serena Williams Could Insist That Doctors Listen to Her. Most Black Women Can’t.
We can’t solve America’s maternal-health problem without first acknowledging how racism harms black moms.
Jan 18, 2018 / Elizabeth Dawes Gay
The Medicaid Work Requirements Could Make it Impossible to Qualify for Medicaid in Most States The Medicaid Work Requirements Could Make it Impossible to Qualify for Medicaid in Most States
In all but five states, a minimum-wage worker abiding by the Trump administration’s proposed work requirements would earn too much to qualify for Medicaid.
Jan 18, 2018 / Michelle Chen
The Health-Care Industry Is Sick The Health-Care Industry Is Sick
My insurer denied me coverage for a breathing machine and revealed the flaws of the for-profit health-care system.
Jan 16, 2018 / Ady Barkan