Bold Opinions for Newspapers and New Media
Voter Suppression Is an Attack on Democracy — And My Faith
My faith teaches me to stand with the marginalized, whose voting rights are now under sustained assault.
Protect Care Workers — You’ll Need Us Someday
All we’re asking is for the same rights and protections other workers enjoy.
Biden’s Jobs Plan Will Help Seniors Get Care at Home
By supporting quality home care, the plan will help seniors avoid dangerous, for-profit nursing facilities.
Stop Calling It a ‘Border Crisis’
People escaping violence have a right to seek safety. If they can’t, that’s the real crisis.
The Derek Chauvin Murder Trail
One of Chauvin’s charges is “involuntary” manslaughter. Sorry, but what about his actions was involuntary?
Editor’s Picks
I Want Civil Rights. They Want to Talk About Sports.
Republicans are leveraging public ignorance about trans people to deny Queer Americans basic civil rights.
Medicare for All Could Save My Life
My insurance says my cancer drugs aren’t “medically necessary.” No one should have to fight for care like this.
We All Need Transit — Whether We Ride It Or Not
Without public transit, I couldn’t have gotten my degree. And all of us need it to keep our planet livable.
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The End of Trickle-Down Economics
The past year has laid waste to the arguments behind “trickle down” theory. Instead, let’s have wealth “percolate up.”
Voter Suppression Is an Attack on Democracy — And My Faith
My faith teaches me to stand with the marginalized, whose voting rights are now under sustained assault.
Protect Care Workers — You’ll Need Us Someday
All we’re asking is for the same rights and protections other workers enjoy.
Biden’s Jobs Plan Will Help Seniors Get Care at Home
By supporting quality home care, the plan will help seniors avoid dangerous, for-profit nursing facilities.
Stop Calling It a ‘Border Crisis’
People escaping violence have a right to seek safety. If they can’t, that’s the real crisis.
The Derek Chauvin Murder Trail
One of Chauvin’s charges is “involuntary” manslaughter. Sorry, but what about his actions was involuntary?
Are You a ‘Low-Quality’ Voter?
Republican officials no longer support democracy — and they aren’t bothering to hide it.
State Lawmakers Are Cracking Down on Speech
On the one hand, conservatives complain about “cancel culture.” On the other, they slash budgets for schools that teach “social justice.”
A Strong Economy Needs Care Workers
Care workers are more essential than ever, but most don’t get a living wage or even a single sick day. It’s time to fix that.
Speaking Out for Women of Color Nominees
After four years of putting the wealthy first, we need office holders who bring “real people” experience to policy making.
