Bold Opinions for Newspapers and New Media
Trump Doesn’t Want Law or Order
Trump’s federal troops sow chaos and disorder wherever they’re deployed. That’s the point.
This Pandemic Brings Out the Worst in Our CEOs
Last year, CEOs signed a pledge to be better corporate citizens. Then the pandemic hit.
Military Recruiters Don’t Belong in High Schools
Recruiters deliberately exploit the financial and social insecurities of teenagers to enlist more soldiers.
The Supreme Court Just Made the Case for Medicare for All
The Court says employers can refuse to cover birth control. This is why care shouldn’t be tied to employment.
Re-balancing the Scales
Liberty and justice for all means making reparations.
Editor’s Picks
Teach Anti-Racism In Schools. It’s Worth It.
Research shows engaging directly with our country’s racist past and present helps students of all colors.
I Got COVID-19 at Work. I Won’t Be the Last One.
Essential workers aren’t being treated like our lives are essential at all.
Four Ways to Fight Racism in Your Town
No matter where you live, there are lots of ways to contribute.
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This Pandemic Brings Out the Worst in Our CEOs
Last year, CEOs signed a pledge to be better corporate citizens. Then the pandemic hit.
Wear a Mask If You Can. Don’t Bully Those Who Can’t.
There’s a more compassionate way to stay safe than harassing someone who might be disabled.
Trump Doesn’t Want Law or Order
Trump’s federal troops sow chaos and disorder wherever they’re deployed. That’s the point.
Re-balancing the Scales
Liberty and justice for all means making reparations.
Military Recruiters Don’t Belong in High Schools
Recruiters deliberately exploit the financial and social insecurities of teenagers to enlist more soldiers.
The Supreme Court Just Made the Case for Medicare for All
The Court says employers can refuse to cover birth control. This is why care shouldn’t be tied to employment.
The Virus That’s Really Killing Americans? Greed
Health care giants are taking COVID-19 relief money while cutting jobs and paying CEOs millions.
Happy 30th Birthday, ADA. What’s Next?
We need a system where people with disabilities are universally included by design — not “accommodation.”
I Was Tear Gassed in Portland — And Not Just By Feds
Police departments are over-militarized at the local level, too. Here’s one way to change that.
Teach Anti-Racism In Schools. It’s Worth It.
Research shows engaging directly with our country’s racist past and present helps students of all colors.
