Science and Health

Iranian oil refinery

In the Race to Lower Global Emissions, the Middle East Is Certainly Not Helping In the Race to Lower Global Emissions, the Middle East Is Certainly Not Helping

Some of the countries facing the biggest threat from the climate crisis seem all too intent on making it far worse.

Apr 25, 2024 / Juan Cole

A still from an EducateUS ad, showing a Black teen raising her hand.

On Sex Ed, “Our Side” Is Finally Fighting Back On Sex Ed, “Our Side” Is Finally Fighting Back

The new group EducateUS is creating a counter-movement to the conservative groups stoking a culture war over sexuality education.

Apr 24, 2024 / Joan Walsh

Jessi Jezewska Stevens

Data, Desire, and Where Fiction Goes Next Data, Desire, and Where Fiction Goes Next

The Nation speaks to Jessi Jezewska Stevens about her new short-story collection, which dramatizes late-capitalist living.

Apr 24, 2024 / Q&A / Rose D’Amora

Trump leaving court

Is Donald Trump on Drugs? If Not, He Should Be. Is Donald Trump on Drugs? If Not, He Should Be.

His true addiction explains the president’s doziness.

Apr 22, 2024 / Jeet Heer

The Use of “Attention Capture” Technologies in Our Classrooms Has Created a Crisis 

The Use of “Attention Capture” Technologies in Our Classrooms Has Created a Crisis  The Use of “Attention Capture” Technologies in Our Classrooms Has Created a Crisis 

We have a choice: We can allow Big Tech to solve the problem with invasive brain technology. Or we can let educators teach students how to pay attention. 

Apr 22, 2024 / Jac Mullen

Dr. Hilary Cass in London

What the Cass Review Means for Trans Kids in Britain—and Beyond What the Cass Review Means for Trans Kids in Britain—and Beyond

A new review of gender-affirming healthcare in England could change the way gender-questioning children and young everywhere people receive care.

Apr 19, 2024 / Natasha Hakimi Zapata

Surgeons performing a “classic cesarean section.”

Fearing Legal Threats, Doctors Are Performing C-Sections in Lieu of Abortions Fearing Legal Threats, Doctors Are Performing C-Sections in Lieu of Abortions

Some physicians are doing unnecessary and invasive surgery on pregnant patients “to preserve the appearance of not doing an abortion.”

Apr 17, 2024 / Mary Tuma

Domestic Violence: The Lost Made Visible

Domestic Violence: The Lost Made Visible Domestic Violence: The Lost Made Visible

Art project on the lawn of City Hall, Cambridge, MA. (Victims of Violence)

Apr 16, 2024 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Onesies hang on a clothesline in front of Capitol Hill, reading

The EEOC Has Released New, Much-Needed Protections for Pregnant Workers The EEOC Has Released New, Much-Needed Protections for Pregnant Workers

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act obligates employers to enable pregnant people to work safely and to grant them unpaid but job-protected leave for pregnancy-related absences.

Apr 15, 2024 / Bryce Covert

The Kids Are Not All Right

The Kids Are Not All Right The Kids Are Not All Right

Käthe, Herblock redux.

Apr 12, 2024 / The Greater Quiet / Steve Brodner

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