Jim Warren on NSA updates, Megan McArdie talks Obamacare, Jonathan Alter discusses the immigration bill and Tom Philpott explains why Idaho farmers are suing Monsanto.
Reports have started circulating over the apparent identification of a suspect responsible for the explosions that killed three and injured more than 170 people during the Boston Marathon this week. But since the violent pair of bombings on Monday, users … read post
Today President Obama announced a new $100 million initiative to investigate brain science. Calling it “the next great American project,” the president outlined plans to channel funding into research benefiting brain-related diseases like epilepsy, post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s … read post
In the time leading up to the Supreme Court hearings on California’s Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act, the media was full of statements from prominent organizations and politicians who announced their support for marriage equality. New York … read post
The story of race relations in America is long and complicated, at times marked by violent clashes between the powerful and the powerless. But its lessons aren’t just for the history books. In a report by the Southern Poverty Law … read post
The extreme weather patterns and rising sea levels caused by climate change have devastating implications worldwide. But in the U.S., the threat is greatest to the health and vitality of low-income minority groups. read post
Actress Daryl Hannah is no stranger to controversy, and with her new film, “Greedy Lying Bastards,” the noted celebrity activist is gearing up to take on conservatives and captains of fossil fuel industry who, the filmmakers say, have used their … read post
Today on Capitol Hill, the Senate judiciary committee began hearings on the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013. Supporters of the bill, including family members of victims killed in the Newtown, Conn., shooting, testified alongside legislative opponents. As the debate continues in … read post
So, sure. It’s now the day after the State of the Union and, yes, there are plenty of policy initiatives to wade through and critiques to offer on Barack Obama’s vision for America. But some of the best parts of … read post
The Vatican’s future was thrown into the spotlight this weekend by Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement that he was going to resign at the end of the month. And now more than a billion Catholics around the world are waiting to … read post
With his second term now well under way, President Obama has made it clear that climate change is a top priority for his final administration. The president addressed the issue in his second inaugural speech and has nominated climate crusader Sen. … read post
