Despite Federal Law, Some Rural Hospitals Still Turn Away Women in Labor
Thirty years ago, a law was passed to ensure hospitals treated women in labor. Inspection reports show that,…
Did Volkswagen’s Emissions Cheating Lead to Early Deaths?
Researchers link some 1,200 early deaths across Europe to excess emissions from millions of compromised cars sold in…
Will the United States Turn Its Back on Myanmar’s Muslim Minority?
Growing hostility toward Myanmar’s heavily persecuted Rohingya population has created a pressing need for international intervention. By Sally…
Viewfinder: Cleaners and Health Workers Protest in Athens
A man wearing a costume poses during a demonstration of cleaners, health workers, and others against reforms of…
The White House Is Divided Over the Paris Agreement
President Donald Trump’s advisors are clashing over whether or not the United States should pull out of the…
Big Pharma Quietly Enlists Leading Professors to Justify $1,000-Per-Day Drugs
As it readies for battle with Trump over drug prices, Big Pharma is deploying economists and health-care experts…
The European Parliament Wants to Halt Visa-Free Travel for U.S. Citizens
The European Parliament voted today to impose visas on visiting United States citizens, who currently can travel to…
If We’re Serious About Early Learning, Here’s How It Should Look
A case for why the United States needs a clear early care and education infrastructure. By Laura Bornfreund,…
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Recuses Himself From Russia Investigations
But many prominent Democrats argue that’s not enough. By Kate Wheeling Jeff Sessions at his confirmation hearing on…
How to Save Our Dysfunctional Democracy
A political scientist argues the case for bringing more citizens into the political discussion. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…