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While Families Struggle, Republicans Are Fighting Pride Month
Costs are rising. Instead of confronting those problems, some GOP officials turned June into a culture-war campaign.
This July 4, Celebrate the Idea That the People Are Supposed to Be in Charge
As we celebrate our country’s 250th birthday, the most patriotic thing we can do is remember whose hands this country is supposed to be in: ours.
Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Fortune Is a Flashing Warning Light for Democracy
The planet’s first trillionaire is not a sign of economic health. It’s an indicator of extreme inequality and the dangers of concentrated power.
The Cruelty and Futility of Criminalizing Homelessness
Two years since the Supreme Court greenlit crackdowns on homelessness, it’s clearer than ever: “The solution isn’t a cell. It’s a front door.”
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This July 4, Celebrate the Idea That the People Are Supposed to Be in Charge
As we celebrate our country’s 250th birthday, the most patriotic thing we can do is remember whose hands this country is supposed to be in: ours.
Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Fortune Is a Flashing Warning Light for Democracy
The planet’s first trillionaire is not a sign of economic health. It’s an indicator of extreme inequality and the dangers of concentrated power.
The Cruelty and Futility of Criminalizing Homelessness
Two years since the Supreme Court greenlit crackdowns on homelessness, it’s clearer than ever: “The solution isn’t a cell. It’s a front door.”
While Families Struggle, Republicans Are Fighting Pride Month
Costs are rising. Instead of confronting those problems, some GOP officials turned June into a culture-war campaign.
Congress Should Fund the Safety Net, Not ICE
The same administration that says we can’t afford Medicare or Medicaid just approved another $70 billion for ICE.
AI Billionaires Are Gearing Up to Demand a Bailout
They say they want the public to “share in the upside” of AI. But what about the downside?
The World Cup Has Always Welcomed the World. Not This Time.
The Trump administration has made it difficult for fans and others to participate in this year’s games.
It’s Always Been About Race
A closer look at the Supreme Court’s indefensible “whites-first” reasoning on gerrymandering.
ICE: The Mental Health Emergency We Can No Longer Ignore
Anti-immigrant policies are fanning the flames of a youth mental health crisis. Here’s how governments can respond.
Big Tech Built a Gig Economy That Works Against Us
Surveillance pricing is squeezing workers. Requiring transparency is the first step in fighting back.
