Health Care

Bill Moyers shares his own thoughts on the shutdown, and the resulting sabotage of democracy.

Noam Chomsky gives his perspective on the US government shutdown, the Syrian civil war, capitalist reform in South America and more in a Truthout interview.

While the radical religious right wants to lead a world based on conservative values, in reality it has no interest in promoting actual social values.

Studies suggest that chocolate, limited amounts of coffee, and tea may have a positive effect as reported.

Throughout this country's history, believers in two different visions of what American society should be have duked it out over every single aspect of public policy.

The cause for which most of the GOP is willing to threaten chaos is the noble endeavor of ensuring that tens of millions of Americans continue to lack essential …

You wouldn't know it by listening to right-wing media, but Obamacare is off to a great start, and more.

Economist Dean Baker and Dr. Margaret Flowers debate the merits of the Affordable Care Act.

Chris Hedges: As the country continues to suffer from the abuse of the ruling class, the impending revolution will be determined not by the urban poor, but the sinking …

When studies have shown that waste incinerators are serious public health hazards, why does the US continue to incinerate particularly toxic medical waste?