We Shouldn’t Treat Foreign Diplomacy Like Real Estate
The Trump administration has shown a preference for a free-wheeling foreign policy driven by a small number of…
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Proposed NOAA Budget Cuts Would Jeopardize Essential Tools
Experts say that cutting back on satellite programs is a bad idea. By Bob Berwyn Warm ocean temperatures,…
Does Trump Care About Honor Killings?
The practice of ritual murder is horrific, but don’t mistake Trump’s prohibition for compassion. By Jared Keller (Photo:…
Is the Trump Administration Skirting Its Own Ethics Rules?
The hiring of three former lobbyists to work in the White House raises questions about the president’s executive…
Here’s What Tax Credits Would Look Like Under the ACA Replacement
The official GOP replacement plan isn’t great for the poor.
Cutting Spending on Statistics Won’t Save the Budget
But it would have disastrous effects on our ability to craft effective policy. By Dwyer Gunn (Photo: Peter…
What the New Travel Ban Means for Refugees Around the World
More than 61,000 people fleeing persecution and violence may have their applications to come live in the United…
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,…
Choosing to Be Childless Comes at a Cost
New research finds surprisingly negative attitudes toward adults who opt out of having kids.
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…