Bold Opinions for Newspapers and New Media
Black Voters Saved Our Democracy
Black voters waited in 10-hour lines to show up for Joe Biden. Now Biden needs to return the favor.
We Need a Safety Net for Parents
The collapse of child care and traditional schooling is having a devastating effect on women in particular.
The First Thanksgiving?
Wherever it began, and whatever the purists claim is “official,” Thanksgiving today is as multicultural as America.
Don’t Trash the Affordable Care Act — Expand It
Not even a raging pandemic stopped Republicans from dragging yet another effort to throw millions off their health care to the Supreme Court.
Lowering the Barr
Lower!
Editor’s Picks
Farmers and Meatpackers Are Teaming Up
During the pandemic and recession, farmers are realizing they have more in common with immigrant meatpackers than agribusiness CEOs.
Ten Things to Know About Stopping a Coup
Don’t wait until “someone else” figures it out. No matter who you are, you can be a part of choosing democracy.
Remember the Truly Vulnerable
I’m an immigrant domestic worker and I’ve lost my home. We need relief, regardless of our immigration status.
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We Need a Safety Net for Parents
The collapse of child care and traditional schooling is having a devastating effect on women in particular.
The First Thanksgiving?
Wherever it began, and whatever the purists claim is “official,” Thanksgiving today is as multicultural as America.
Don’t Trash the Affordable Care Act — Expand It
Not even a raging pandemic stopped Republicans from dragging yet another effort to throw millions off their health care to the Supreme Court.
Black Voters Saved Our Democracy
Black voters waited in 10-hour lines to show up for Joe Biden. Now Biden needs to return the favor.
Lowering the Barr
Lower!
It’s Not Trump’s Country — Even in ‘Trump Country’
Progressive ballot initiatives passed handily across the country, even in so-called red states.
Republicans Aren’t Just Bad Losers — They’re Traitors to Democracy
Trump’s insidious rhetoric on the election won’t stop Biden from taking office, but it’s not harmless either.
Marijuana Was the Clear Winner on Election Night
In red and blue states alike, every legalization measure on the ballot this year won with big margins.
Low-Income Voters Showed Up for Biden. Now They Need Relief.
People didn’t turn out in record numbers in a pandemic to vote for a return to normal.
Put Empathy Back in the White House
I used to think policy was all that mattered in a leader. But after four years of Trump, my feelings have changed.
