Effects of shutdown on day 31: health costs, SNAP benefits, flights
On day 31, the effects of the Government shutdown include SNAP benefits, health costs, and flights.
Anti-Abortion Leaders Helped Tank Trump’s Promise of Free IVF
“There were letters and meetings and calls—a lot of activity.”
State Dept Finds Israel Committed “Hundreds” of Human Rights Violations
The State Department has a bespoke process for probes into Israel that is deferential to its military.
We should protect Canada from our anti-LGBTQ hate
Just because our country is full of evil jerks doesn't mean we should let our hate spill over the northern…
Death at OK Poultry Plant Reveals Danger of Work
Current and former employees of the OK poultry processing plant describe a punishing pace of work and questionable safety standards.
After Decades of Protections, Green Sea Turtles Have Been Saved From the Brink of Extinction—For Now
Scientists caution fisheries and climate change still threaten Sea Turtles. Sustained conservation efforts must continue so the turtles can continue…
College Student Studying Online Extremism and Anti-LGBTQ Hate
Anthony Siteman has spent his college career examining online extremism in some of the Internet's darkest corners.
Gender-affirming care for transgender youth could be banned across US
One proposed rule would stop medical groups that offer gender-affirming care to transgender youth from receiving Medicaid funding.
Child Care Can Be Free and Universal
In most of the country, child care is too expensive for families and pays too little for providers. New Mexico…
Food Waste: The Climate Solution Sitting in Your Trash Can
Cutting food waste is a huge potential climate win. Why are we ignoring it?
Polarizing political events have Americans calling for national divorce
The United States government has been shut down for nearly a month, yet another indication that the political system has…
The Idea of Jon Stewart Running for President Terrifies Republicans
The thought of Jon Stewart running for President terrifies Republicans. Watching him lecture them over their inaction on a 9-11…
