More States Are Using Doulas to Help Solve the Maternal Health Crisis More States Are Using Doulas to Help Solve the Maternal Health Crisis
Over a dozen states reimburse services provided by these nonmedical professionals before, during, and after birth under Medicaid. But with this coverage comes new regulations.
Feb 22, 2024 / StudentNation / Kayla Yup
America’s Two-Party System Failure America’s Two-Party System Failure
While Republicans seek power on behalf of their disgraced former leader, Democrats have all but gone into hiding.
Feb 21, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
It’s Time to Get Over Biden’s Age It’s Time to Get Over Biden’s Age
The potshots at the president’s age are attacks not just on Biden but also on his vice president. Plus, have you seen the other guy?
Feb 21, 2024 / Elie Mystal
Black Is Beautiful Black Is Beautiful
Celebrating joy and resilience.
Feb 21, 2024 / OppArt / Tafy LaPlanche
Why the Public Is Negative on the Economy Why the Public Is Negative on the Economy
The economic picture under Biden actually looks great—but he’s polling poorly anyway.
Feb 21, 2024 / Dean Baker
Hydropower Won’t Stop the Climate Crisis—It Might Make It Worse Hydropower Won’t Stop the Climate Crisis—It Might Make It Worse
The dispute over Ethiopia’s enormous dam should be a warning of what the future holds on a hotter, drier planet.
Feb 21, 2024 / Joshua Frank
Are Democrats Over That Ezra Klein Piece Yet? Are Democrats Over That Ezra Klein Piece Yet?
A major pundit, unmoored from political reality, suggests Democrats need a brokered convention to replace Biden. Liberals freak out. Stop it!
Feb 20, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Can We Afford to Sit Out the Fight Against Fascism? Can We Afford to Sit Out the Fight Against Fascism?
Choosing the lesser evil is never inspiring. Still, it’s a choice all of us will have to face.
Feb 20, 2024 / D.D. Guttenplan
The Divided Landscape of Indian American Politics The Divided Landscape of Indian American Politics
The Desi diaspora is both rising up and fracturing on issues of religion, race, and caste, with far-reaching implications for US politics.
