Before we delve into sharing the reads we’re digging this week, our most popular post last week was Natalia Antonova's in-depth analysis of the State of the Union. Don't miss it! And subscribe to...
Seven years ago, I collected stories on Twitter about surprising things that people had had said to them during a smear test and published them. From one woman who was recognised from being on TV to...
Authoritarianism depends, in part, on demoralization. Few things are as demoralizing as facing the possibility of having your child’s healthcare taken away. The political drama surrounding CHIP...
Good morning! Welcome to our weekly reading roundup. In case you missed it, our most popular post last week was Erika Heidewald on why everyone should be worried about what happened to the LA Weekly,...
U.S. pharmacy chain CVS has recently updated their policy on opioid pain medications as a means of helping to combat the opioid abuse and addiction epidemic. A statement released on the company’s...
Happy Monday, gentle readers! It's the most spooktacular month of the year, but we promise none of our longreads recommendations are scary. Well, maybe one or two. We're thinking a great deal about...
On Tuesday 1st August, a story appeared on the BBC website headlined 'Autism patients: GPs in England urged to keep register.' NICE, The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, has...
Good morning, gentle readers! It's likely going to be an active week, so why not start off gently, with some recommended reads to linger over as you gear up to face the day? This week, we're...
The US healthcare system puts the fear of God into many Brits, especially those who are disabled or chronically ill and deal with healthcare providers on a regular basis. The thought that your...
What would you pay to live forever? OK, dumb question. How about, what would you pay for a long, healthy life? Or, if you can imagine the Grim Reaper already hard on your doorstep, what would you pay...