News Analysis

On Roe v. Wade's 43rd anniversary, a look at abortion history offers perspective on the current era of decreased access.

Rural communities pose a challenge to Democrats who will need their support to win the presidency.

Hillary Clinton's attacks on Bernie Sanders' Medicare for All plan could do long-term damage to the movement for universal health care.

History suggests that time is no panacea when Washington attempts to prop up, advise or build armies.

A fight now underway over newly-designed US nuclear weapons highlights how far the Obama administration has strayed from its commitment to build a nuclear-free world.

The AMA is debating whether direct-to-consumer advertising should be banned.

At least 21 politically active groups failed to fully disclose their own funders.

There's a double standard in how the US mainstream media report civilian deaths, depending if the US military is fighting the wars or not.

We need to assess whether a climate agreement that consists of voluntary pledges should be celebrated or lamented.

Some experts say Congress should go further and authorize funds to be issued for infrastructure directly.