Erica Jong: Huffington’s Fear of Paying Erica Jong: Huffington’s Fear of Paying
“Artists who turncoat and exploit other artists—I have no words.”
Jun 22, 2012 / Blog / Leslie Savan
Affordable Care vs., um, Nothing Affordable Care vs., um, Nothing
Eric on Kinky Friedman and Reed on Obamacare.
Jun 22, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman
Who’s Afraid of Secular Government? Who’s Afraid of Secular Government?
Obama bends over backwards to accommodate faith groups. It’s time for Democrats to champion separation of church and state instead.
Jun 22, 2012 / Sarah Posner
Can Street Violence Be Fought Like a Virus? Can Street Violence Be Fought Like a Virus?
CeaseFire Chicago, pioneered by an infectious disease expert, has been heralded as an unprecedented success. Will a summer spike in homicides threaten the program in other cities w...
Jun 21, 2012 / Jeff Deeney
If the Supreme Court Strikes Down the Mandate—What’s Next? If the Supreme Court Strikes Down the Mandate—What’s Next?
With the vast majority of Americans pushing for some kind of healthcare reform, Congress and states have options, from subsidies to state-level mandates to single-payer.
Jun 21, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Whatever Happened to the Minimalist Supreme Court? Whatever Happened to the Minimalist Supreme Court?
Today's decisions about sex, drugs, and union speech may offer clues about next week's decision on healthcare.
Jun 21, 2012 / Blog / David Cole
Healthcare: Give the People What They Want Healthcare: Give the People What They Want
Most Americans want pretty much the same outcome from healthcare reform, and it’s not what either major-party candidate is offering.
Jun 21, 2012 / Robert Scheer
Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate
Catholic hospitals net billions in federal funding—yet demand special public policy just for them.
Jun 20, 2012 / Blog / Emily Douglas
Score So Far at the University of Missouri: Books 0, Football Coach $2.7 Million Score So Far at the University of Missouri: Books 0, Football Coach $2.7 Million
A university press is placed on the chopping block while the school’s head coach is paid nearly seven times its annual operation cost.
Jun 20, 2012 / Blog / Katha Pollitt
Dave Zirin: The DOJ Wastes Money on Sports Dave Zirin: The DOJ Wastes Money on Sports
The Department of Justice spent $2 to 3 million prosecuting Roger Clemens. Why?
Jun 20, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room