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The Simplest, Most Effective, and Popular Way to Fund the Jobs Bill
Even Trump voters like the idea of a modest extra tax on multimillionaires.
Prepare for the Next Pandemic Today
A small investment now could mean more protective equipment and faster vaccine development before the next plague hits.
What the Expanded Child Tax Credit Means to Me
I grew up poor and traumatized, not knowing how to get help. Now my own child’s life will be better.
Private Equity Destroyed My Job
It took greedy investors just three years to strip my employer for parts. Here’s how to stop them from coming for yours.
Deer in the Headlights
Biden and the Democrats are freezing up as GOP obstruction blocks their agenda.
Editor’s Picks
9/11 at 20: Two Decades of Missed Opportunities
For just a fraction of what we’ve spent on militarization these last 20 years, we could start to make life much better.
Now Close Gitmo, Too
Biden is right to end the forever war in Afghanistan. Now he needs to close the forever prison that it built.
Everyone Deserves Clean Air and Water — No Matter Their Zip Code
The right to clean air and water should have nothing to do with luck.
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Reconciling Profit and Morality
After the corporate plunder during the pandemic, it’s worth remembering the ‘B Corporations’ that serve a different purpose.
Prepare for the Next Pandemic Today
A small investment now could mean more protective equipment and faster vaccine development before the next plague hits.
The Simplest, Most Effective, and Popular Way to Fund the Jobs Bill
Even Trump voters like the idea of a modest extra tax on multimillionaires.
Deer in the Headlights
Biden and the Democrats are freezing up as GOP obstruction blocks their agenda.
What the Expanded Child Tax Credit Means to Me
I grew up poor and traumatized, not knowing how to get help. Now my own child’s life will be better.
Private Equity Destroyed My Job
It took greedy investors just three years to strip my employer for parts. Here’s how to stop them from coming for yours.
Unemployment Insurance Isn’t Holding Back the Economy. Inequality Is.
Ending enhanced unemployment benefits didn’t get people back to work. It just made them poorer.
Spreading Vaccine Misinformation Is Dangerous and Wrong
People can disagree about vaccine mandates, but the science on vaccines is clear: They’re safe and effective.
A Religious Exemption
Vaccines and the cult of MAGA.
Protect Workers from This Heat
As temperatures rise, we need to stop corporate lobbyists from blocking common sense rules to keep workers safe.
