How the Phony Planned Parenthood Videos Degraded the Abortion Debate How the Phony Planned Parenthood Videos Degraded the Abortion Debate
Abortion foes know Americans want choice to stay legal, so they’ve shifted their strategy to reduce access and demonize providers.
Nov 30, 2015 / Joan Walsh
Is a Medicaid Turnabout Coming to the Deep South? Is a Medicaid Turnabout Coming to the Deep South?
An election in Louisiana and a surprising recommendation from an Alabama task force are the latest cracks in red-state resistance to insuring the poor.
Nov 24, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter
November 24, 1859: Charles Darwin Publishes ‘On the Origin of Species’ November 24, 1859: Charles Darwin Publishes ‘On the Origin of Species’
“Mr. Charles Darwin is probably the man who has done most to make the nineteenth century famous, full as it has been of wonders.”
Nov 24, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
How a Democrat Can Win in the South How a Democrat Can Win in the South
John Bel Edwards’s surprise victory in Louisiana offers a lesson to Democrats: Campaign fiercely, mobilize urgently.
Nov 23, 2015 / John Nichols
Letters From the December 7, 2015, Issue Letters From the December 7, 2015, Issue
Quantum of science… misreading progress… crack up, fall down…
Nov 19, 2015 / Our Readers and David Rieff
November 16, 1938: Dr. Albert Hofmann Synthesizes LSD for the First Time November 16, 1938: Dr. Albert Hofmann Synthesizes LSD for the First Time
“Ultimately, either you have or haven't taken a trip yourself.”
Nov 16, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
How Edward Snowden Changed Everything How Edward Snowden Changed Everything
Nov 12, 2015 / Sagiv Galai and Tekendra Parmar
Now White People Are Dying From Our Terrible Economic Policies, Too Now White People Are Dying From Our Terrible Economic Policies, Too
As the “middle class” hollows out, whites who started life under relatively promising circumstances are finally seeing the floor fall out under them.
Nov 6, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Why Does Anybody Play Football Anymore? Why Does Anybody Play Football Anymore?
Football has never been more popular. And it has never felt less like a game.
Nov 3, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Asking for a Friend: Is It Me or Is It Capitalism? Asking for a Friend: Is It Me or Is It Capitalism?
In the first installment of our new advice column, Liza answers readers’ questions about depression and the ethics of cleaning apps.
Nov 3, 2015 / Liza Featherstone