Bold Opinions for Newspapers and New Media
Trump Knew COVID-19 Could Kill. He Just Didn’t Care.
Trump and his falsehoods are responsible for most of America’s 200,000 coronavirus deaths to date.
What the Flint Water Crisis Meant for My Family
Take it from me: You don’t want to go through what we did. Every community deserves water, life, and dignity.
Let ‘Gender Reveal’ Parties Burn
Even their creator says enough is enough. Let children discover themselves on their own terms.
I’m Still Mad about COVID-19. We All Should Be.
We needed a real pandemic response. Instead, we got lies, snake oil cures, and speculation on bleach injections.
Orange Skies in Blue States
What’s wrong with a healthy orange glow?
Editor’s Picks
We Need More Than Disaster Recovery — We Need Green Jobs
Across the South, many workers rely on industries whose pollution causes devastating storms. Let’s rebuild with sustainable jobs.
In the Age of COVID, Elder Care Should Be an Election Issue
The pandemic has made it clearer than ever that we need better care that honors everyone’s humanity.
The Weathering of Black America
Martin Luther King, Jr. had the heart of a 60-year old when he died at 39. As a Black activist today, it’s easy to understand why.
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Beware Corporate COVID Propaganda
CEOs say they’re cutting their own pay in solidarity with laid off or hurting workers — only, not really.
What the Flint Water Crisis Meant for My Family
Take it from me: You don’t want to go through what we did. Every community deserves water, life, and dignity.
Let ‘Gender Reveal’ Parties Burn
Even their creator says enough is enough. Let children discover themselves on their own terms.
Trump Knew COVID-19 Could Kill. He Just Didn’t Care.
Trump and his falsehoods are responsible for most of America’s 200,000 coronavirus deaths to date.
I’m Still Mad about COVID-19. We All Should Be.
We needed a real pandemic response. Instead, we got lies, snake oil cures, and speculation on bleach injections.
Orange Skies in Blue States
What’s wrong with a healthy orange glow?
Republican Platforms, Then and Now
A look back at things Republicans believed before they lost their minds.
Gender Reveal Parties Are Starting Wildfires. That’s Half the Problem.
Teach your kids healthy attitudes about gender. And try not to burn down a forest.
Killing Someone Is Not Like Missing a Golf Putt
Trump’s vile equivalence of a golf putt to police violence says a lot about the bubble America’s super rich live in.
Save Lives. Fill Out Your Census.
Taking the census ensures your community gets its fair share of funding — and representation — during the pandemic and beyond.
