Archive
You’re Fired
Not with a bang, but a boot.
The Other Capitol Mob
Much to the embarrassment of major corporations, their political donations were traced to the mayhem of January 6.
The Time I Got Coffee With Hollywood Satanists
They were a lot nicer than QAnon conspiracy theorists seem to believe.
Can We Ever Trust the Police Again?
The failures of the Capitol police — and the off-duty cops among the extremists — make it harder to trust the police than ever.
Workers Need Paid Sick Leave ASAP
Congress let mandatory paid leave end on Dec. 31. Lawmakers — and employers — need to restore them immediately.
Fossil-Fueled Fascism
How the oil, gas, and coal industries support and fund white supremacy and far-right politics.
Two Timeless Truths for These Trying Times
These maxims might help all of us get a grip, step back from hopelessness, and push ahead.
Obama Didn’t Close the Racial Wealth Divide. Can Biden?
Dr. King called moderation the “great stumbling block in the stride toward freedom.” Biden should heed that warning today.
Address the Stagnation That Paved the Way for Trump
Trump had plenty of rich supporters, but left-behind communities have been fertile ground for extremism throughout our history.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Law and Order
Promises made, promises kept?