J.D. Vance’s Hatred of Cat Ladies Is Weirder and More Dangerous Than You Think J.D. Vance’s Hatred of Cat Ladies Is Weirder and More Dangerous Than You Think
Patriarchy, plutocracy, and ethnonationalism fuel the vice-presidential candidate’s bizarre slur.
Jul 26, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Inside the Fight to Bring Midwives Back to Massachusetts Inside the Fight to Bring Midwives Back to Massachusetts
Midwifery is often a cheaper and safer alternative for some childbirths, yet the state’s policies require midwives to jump through increasingly difficult hoops to practice.
Jul 19, 2024 / StudentNation / Annika Inampudi
J.D. Vance, a Born-Again Trumpist, Offers a Political Jackpot for Democrats J.D. Vance, a Born-Again Trumpist, Offers a Political Jackpot for Democrats
Trump’s running mate has a history of embracing rancid positions to rise to the top.
Jul 17, 2024 / Jeet Heer
A New Study Confirms That the Texas Abortion Ban “Is Responsible” for a Rise in Infant Deaths A New Study Confirms That the Texas Abortion Ban “Is Responsible” for a Rise in Infant Deaths
Texas leaders promised that the ban, enacted 10 months before Roe was overturned, would “save” newborn lives.
In a Democracy, No Leader Is Indispensable In a Democracy, No Leader Is Indispensable
As Joe Biden flirts with the Samson Option—threatening to bring his party to ruin in November—he needs to realize that the election isn’t just about him.
Jul 8, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Will Arizona Be MAGA’s Last Stand? Will Arizona Be MAGA’s Last Stand?
Trump needs the state’s votes to win. But after its highest court revived an 1864 law that bans abortions, all bets are off.
Jul 2, 2024 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Trump Was Terrible. But Biden Was Worse. Trump Was Terrible. But Biden Was Worse.
Trump’s lies and unhinged ranting went unchallenged because Biden was incoherent and lost.
Jun 28, 2024 / Jeet Heer
The Supreme Court’s Latest Abortion Ruling Is a Cynical Ploy The Supreme Court’s Latest Abortion Ruling Is a Cynical Ploy
While the court voted to allow emergency abortions in Idaho, conservatives made it clear that this is only a temporary victory—one they will overturn after the election.
Jun 27, 2024 / Elie Mystal
A New Florida Law Allows C-Sections Outside of Hospitals A New Florida Law Allows C-Sections Outside of Hospitals
The bill, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, permits the procedure in so-called “advanced birthing centers.”
Jun 25, 2024 / Adam Gaffney