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USA map with design of American flag and a stethoscope attached to it

Should the United States pivot to universal health care? Here are the pros and cons.

Pros and Cons A medical system that serves everyone comes with its own costs — and not all of them are financial

'It feels less like advertising and more like brainwashing'

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 4 August 25

Instant Opinion
'Crony capitalism is a sharp break from free market ideals'

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 1 August 25

Instant Opinion
'Fossil-fired grids have provided a cautionary tale'

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 31 July 25

Instant Opinion
Why the FDA wants to restrict kratom-related products

In the Spotlight The compound is currently sold across the United States

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 30 July 25

In the Spotlight
'The risk to educational media for children has seemingly been lost'

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 9 July 25

Instant Opinion

'Trucking is a dangerous business'

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 1 July 25

Instant Opinion
Senate advances GOP bill that costs more, cuts more

Speed Read The bill would make giant cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, leaving 11.8 million fewer people with health coverage

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 30 June 25

Speed Read
The ambiguous legal state of ectopic pregnancy care

The Explainer Rep. Kat Cammack's accusations of 'fearmongering' are the latest example of how mixed messages are complicating the debate around abortion

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 24 June 25

The Explainer
A disproven medical theory could be guiding RFK Jr.'s health policy

The Explainer The miasma theory is one of the oldest medical beliefs in history

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 18 June 25

The Explainer
Judge orders Trump's NIH grant cuts reversed

Speed Read Trump had attempted to slash more than $1 billion in research grants

By Jessica Hullinger Published 17 June 25

Speed Read
'Among scientists, interest and investment in mitochondria have risen'

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 10 June 25

Instant Opinion

'Constantly shifting regulations are a nightmare'

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 6 June 25

Instant Opinion
'We need solutions that prioritize both safety and sustainability'

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 3 June 25

Instant Opinion
'Russia's position is fragile'

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 30 May 25

Instant Opinion

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