Lying with Statistics
Bill O’Reilly falsely claims respected medical journal is on his side.
What’s Next?
IPS wants to know what you think should be the next top legislative priority.
Why Our Taliban’s Gaining Traction
The far-right wing in the Netherlands is just as intolerant and narrow-minded and xenophobic as the radical Islamists.
Consumer Protection and Corporate Purses
We need a strong agency to protect us from the perils of big businesses.
No More Blank Checks for the Pentagon, Please
Taxpayers spend too much on wars.
The Right’s Obsession with Abortion and Sex
We’ll get you born, kid, but after that you’re on your own.
Another Corporate Path for Buying our Government
Governors associations give companies special access in exchange for a steep fee.
Pro-Life
How come “pro-life” forces seem to tolerate practices that lead to the death of innocent people?
Washington Must Pressure Israel to Stop Illegal Settlements
The U.S. has to start pressuring Israel to cooperate.
Racism Just Isn’t Funny
The Compton Cookout was so egregious that the situation demanded a dramatic response.
Many Palestinian Protestors Already Use Nonviolent Tactics
To find the Palestinian Gandhi or MLK, the first step is to look in Israeli detention centers.
Did America’s Founders Want Government Small?
They wanted to limit what today’s conservatives celebrate–the concentration of wealth.
Let’s Sign the Tobacco Treaty
Smoking prevention is fundamental to the long-term efficacy of the health-care system at large.
Recipe for Fighting the Party of No
Obama should slim down his agenda to two things: health care and jobs.
Help Cure Sallie Mae’s Sugar Addiction
Let’s have the government make direct student loans through the colleges.