Opinion
Rabbi and Reverend Speak Up for China's Believers
No country, large or small, can claim to be great—let alone to be a leader in the world—while arbitrarily suppressing the small but steadfast prayers of a believer.
By Johnnie Moore and Abraham Cooper 
5 Ways to Make Christmas 2018 More Eco-friendly
Small changes, from cutting food waste to ditching unnecessary packaging, can make a big difference.
By Sharon George 
Sandy Hook Survivor: Federal-level Change Long Overdue
Nowhere is safe— in the years since Sandy Hook, homes, concerts, movie theaters and places of worship have all been shaken by gun violence. Legislative action is long overdue.
By Abbey Clements 
The Islamic State's Toxic Environmental Legacy
As it retreated, the Islamic State poisoned the wells it drank from—in their hundreds.
By Richard Pearshouse 
The Paris Agreement Will Save Our Lives
The Paris Agreement is not only an historic climate pact, but also an unprecedented health treaty.
By Maria Neira 
Time Travel is Possible—But There's a Catch
This new model does not require any negative mass exotic material and offers a very simple design.
By Gaurav Khanna 
Only Two Healthcare Systems Exist
When I lived in the U.S. I was amazed at how expensive health services were and how unfair it was that the services my family and I used weren’t available for everyone.
By Ban Ki-moon 
Why Trump Staff Turnover is So Much Higher than Bush Sr
Bush was notable not only for his own foreign policy expertise but for his kinder, gentler approach to managing his team. Many of his foreign policy achievements came as a result.
By Eric Stern 
Silicon Valley's Dangerous Quest for Immortality
Biohackers are tweaking almost every part of the lives to push the limits of human longevity—but at what cost?
By James S. Horton and Nicholas K. Priest 
Trump's China Tariffs Could Push U.S. Into a Recession
Trump has effectively raised taxes on most Americans.
By Robert Reich 
The Persecution of Assange
The Guardian story falsely cast Assange into the center of a conspiracy between Putin and Trump.
By Kristinn Hrafnsson 
Public Charge Proposal is a Threat to our Patients
This proposal presents immigrants with an impossible choice: keep their family healthy but risk being separated or forgo vital medical services so their family can remain together.
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Real Estate: What a $300K House Looks Like In Every State
According to Realtor.com, the median listing price for a home in the United States is just under $300,000. What kind of home does that get you in each state?
In The Real World, Socialist Populism Causes Riots
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won’t have to feel the brunt of her policy prescriptions—she can claim that economic regulation based on the threat of climate change will magically fix the world’s problems.
The Stampede for 2020 Risks Tearing the Democrats Apart
The more impressive candidates are on stage, the more likely that Americans will consider voting for a Democrat. But the 2020 campaign could also drag the Democratic party through such a brutal...
The Insidious Unraveling of Abortion Rights in America
We are far more likely to see a stealth overturning of Roe v. Wade than a clear, fatal blow.
Snacking Could Cause Inflammation, Harming Your Health
Low-grade inflammation is the most important driver of unhealthy aging.
The IRS is Thwarting the Will of Congress
Most people don’t find the idea there’s a “deep state” credible. But too many overlook the problem caused by the permanent government of Washington bureaucracy.
Test Identifies Cancer DNA in Less than 10 Minutes
Scientists found water causes cancer DNA to form a unique structure.
The Case for Impeaching Trump
Forget about Russia. A member of the House committee that voted to impeach Richard Nixon argues there’s plenty more for Congress to probe.
Hulu and Funimation Agree to Multi-year Partnership
The deal will make Hulu the first destination for anime titles in the U.S., produced and released by Funimation.
How We Justify Using Products Tainted by Modern Slavery
An estimated 24.9 million people across the world are in forced labor.
Trump Takes On General Motors—Guess Who'll Win?
“Making America great again” has nothing to do with making American corporations great again. The real challenge is to make American workers great again.