Bold Opinions for Newspapers and New Media
The Man for the Moment Who Must Do More
Biden deserves praise for going big and bold on the economy. Let’s push him to go bigger and bolder.
Humanizing the People Police Kill
The standard, often unreliable reporting on police killings dehumanizes victims — a fact my own family knows too well.
FDR Must Be Smiling
Biden’s plan to create jobs and tax the rich is a good deal bolder than it looks at first glance.
Don’t Let Wall Street Get Rich Off Water
Shameless speculators are trying to privatize and commoditize the water all humans need to live.
Big Pharma’s COVID Crime Scene
Drug company lobbyists are fighting hard to keep generic vaccines out of global COVID-19 hot spots.
Editor’s Picks
Protect Care Workers — You’ll Need Us Someday
All we’re asking is for the same rights and protections other workers enjoy.
I Want Civil Rights. They Want to Talk About Sports.
Republicans are leveraging public ignorance about trans people to deny Queer Americans basic civil rights.
Medicare for All Could Save My Life
My insurance says my cancer drugs aren’t “medically necessary.” No one should have to fight for care like this.
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Humanizing the People Police Kill
The standard, often unreliable reporting on police killings dehumanizes victims — a fact my own family knows too well.
Poverty and Wealth Clash in the Hamptons
Homeowners in one of America’s wealthiest zip codes are fighting their impoverished indigenous neighbors efforts to develop.
The Man for the Moment Who Must Do More
Biden deserves praise for going big and bold on the economy. Let’s push him to go bigger and bolder.
FDR Must Be Smiling
Biden’s plan to create jobs and tax the rich is a good deal bolder than it looks at first glance.
Big Pharma’s COVID Crime Scene
Drug company lobbyists are fighting hard to keep generic vaccines out of global COVID-19 hot spots.
An Invisible Essential Labor Force
How the migrant women farmworkers who put food on our tables are organizing for a better life after the pandemic.
Don’t Let Wall Street Get Rich Off Water
Shameless speculators are trying to privatize and commoditize the water all humans need to live.
We Need a Trauma-Informed Legal System
When lawyers better understand trauma, clients are better able to seek justice.
What Chinatowns Can Teach Us About Community
As our country looks to “build back better,” Chinatowns show how to foster vibrant, welcoming communities of all kinds.
Dialogue and Mutual Respect
What do you say, GOP?
