The Toughest Death of 2016: the Democratic Norms That (Used to) Guide Our Political System
We end the year in a dramatically weaker position than we entered it in. By Seth Masket (Photo:…
Chicken Soup and Other Remedies: The Complicated History of Jews and Medicine
Exploring an exhibit on American Jews and the practice of medicine at the Jewish Museum of Maryland. By…
Heart Attack Deaths Spike During the Holidays
But only a little bit. Happy New Year! By Nathan Collins (Photo: Fox Photos/Getty Images) With all the…
You’re Eating Healthy Over the Holidays? Yeah, Right
Research suggests most people aren’t fully truthful when discussing their holiday health habits. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Dagny…
Our Best Environment Stories From This Past Year
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The Ongoing Mess at a Pro-Donald Trump Political Committee
America Comes First can’t seem to decide if it’s a PAC or a super PAC, but in either…
Trump Supporters Are More Likely to Oppose Public Policies When They Think About Black People
That’s the finding of a new study by two political scientists. By Lisa Wade Donald Trump greets supporters…
How to Save the World in Seven Purchases
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Coming to and Caring in America
We can’t separate the conversation on care from that on immigration. By Mariatu Santiago (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)…
Donald Trump’s Pick for Secretary of Commerce May Have the Biggest Conflicts of Interest
Wilbur Ross has made a fortune in steel — and the Department of Commerce will soon make decisions that will…