The sneaky economics of healthwashing
Why food companies love labels like "organic" and "high protein," why our brains are misled by them — and how…
Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold
Conservatives who have long pushed for Medicaid work requirements often said vulnerable people would get a pass. But the federal…
Primaries in the Midwest have become a high stakes proving ground for progressives
Democratic primary elections in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota have made the Midwest a test case for whether progressive candidates can…
Why Texas is betting ‘Y’all Street’ can take on Wall Street
Dallas's financial industry is growing, amid a larger Texas business boom. But can it really steal New York's crown?
Abortion access is limited. Is Hollywood to blame?
Have our favorite shows and movies shaped the way we think about abortion?Hollywood has a huge impact of how we…
More food and money, less disease: Senegal’s surprising eco-experiment
In Senegal, rice farmers are trying to kill three birds with one stone – er, fish. Rice and fish are…
Why we’re short on blood, water and helium
Shortages are in the news again! Here’s why the supply of blood, water and helium are at concerningly low levels.Fact…
The song that fueled protests and a legacy of hope
In our final installment of AP250, how We Shall Overcome became the anthem of generations of protestors. Today on the…
Can AI can help job-seekers facing one of the hardest obstacles?
While there’s a lot of fear right now about AI taking people’s jobs, AI could actually help people get jobs…
House Ethics panel recommends censure for Chuck Edwards after harassment allegations
After a months-long investigation, the ethics committee recommended censure for Edwards because of "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two…