Environment and Health
Who’s Ready to Die for Trump’s Ego?
Putting politics ahead of science is a prescription for disaster when you face a pandemic.
Mike Pence Is the Worst Person to Lead a Coronavirus Response
The former Indiana governor presided over the state’s worst ever HIV outbreak. His ignorance made it worse.
A Simple Prescription for a Longer Life: Equality
Epidemiologists say it’s no coincidence Americans now live shorter lives than their counterparts in more equal economies.
Pence at the Wheel
Pence’s disastrous public health record makes him the natural choice to lead Trump’s coronavirus response.
Remember Trump’s Choices: War, Walls, and Wall Street
There are few clearer ways to see an administration’s choices than its budget. Here’s what we found in the president’s.
The Lie of Health Care ‘Choice’
In our corporate-run health system, consumer “choices” are shaped entirely by profit-seeking monopolists.
Scared of Coronavirus? Get Your Flu Shot
The flu kills far more people than coronavirus. The panic isn’t just irrational — it’s taking on a darker edge.
Trump’s Border Wall is an Ecologist’s Nightmare
Blowing up mountains, bulldozing sacred sites, guzzling groundwater — the wall is turning border ecosystems into a grim dystopia.
How to Help Someone With a Disability: Listen to Them
Be present. Empathize. Don’t scold them for their problems or try to explain why they’ll have to suck it up.
Trump’s EPA Is a Huge Cancer Risk
Industry-friendly regulators are letting chemical companies flood the country with toxins. It should be a scandal.