The Startling Truth About Doctors and Diagnostic Errors
By Maggie Mahar, Niko Karvounis, Health Beat
Diagnostic errors happen at alarming rates but remain underdiscussed. Doctors' overconfidence is just one reason why. Read more »

Naomi Klein: What Does Obama's 'Love of Markets' Mean for Our Economic Future?
By Naomi Klein, The Nation
The head of Obama's economic policy team is one of Wal-Mart's most prominent defenders. Read more »

Did You Know AAA Is Bad for the Environment? But You Can Get Green Roadside Assistance
By Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet
Better World Club offers an eco-friendly alternative to AAA. Read more »

NY Times Hypes McCain Credentials
By Jeffrey Klein, AlterNet
Looks like McCain's national security adviser is inventing history. Read more »

Shaky Economic Times Are Shakier for Women
By Heidi Hartmann, The Women's Media Center
In general, women need to stretch their resources to accommodate more mouths to feed and more years to live than men. Read more »

Does the E.U. Hate You?
By Paul Hockenos, In These Times
There's no need for Americans to take offense or cancel their vacations -- most Europeans are angry at our government, not us. Read more »

Finally, Marriage Licenses for All
By Susie Bright, SusieBright.com
The legalization of gay marriage is a huge milestone in the fight for equal rights. Still, it begs the question: why do people get married, anyway? Read more »

Is Clinton the Ticket for Obama?
By Robert Scheer, Truthdig
It's not like the Democrats are going to pick someone more liberal than Hillary. And the focus should be on a Democratic ticket that can win. Read more »

Jessica Valenti: Young, Hip, Feminist
By Brave New Films, Brave New Films
Talking about the F bomb. Read more »

CIA Gave Torture Tips to Pentagon
By Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet
Senior spook: "If the detainee dies, you're doing it wrong." Read more »

Pro-Choicers Could Swing the Election
By Booman
McCain's hardline anti-abortion stance may alienate key supporters. Read more »