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The Embarrassing Fall of Trump’s Wall
A climbing group in Kentucky built a replica of Trump’s wall. One climber topped it in 13 seconds. Another did it while juggling.
Reflections on ‘Black Excellence’
In some ways it’s toxic to demand that black people work twice as hard to get a seat at the table. But there’s no denying we’ve defied the odds.
Stop Calling Harmful Bigotry ‘Religious Freedom’
Anyone intolerant enough to disown a child is far less fit to parent than a gay person whose only “sin” is living authentically.
Does This Economy Work for Black Americans?
Unemployment is down for many black Americans, and wages are up — but the wealth gap remains.
It’s Time to Debate Pentagon Spending
It’s hard to overstate the cost — in dollars and security — of our many wars. What do the candidates say?
Welcome to the USSA
Complete with sham trials and a would-be president for life.
The Lie of Health Care ‘Choice’
In our corporate-run health system, consumer “choices” are shaped entirely by profit-seeking monopolists.
A Broken Promise to Teachers and Nonprofit Workers
Trump wants to cancel student loan forgiveness for public servants. But what if you’ve already taken the loans?
We Need to Treat Nuclear War Like the Emergency It Is
Alarmingly, the Trump administration is shredding arms control agreements and deploying “more usable” nuclear weapons.
Don’t Forget It’s Black History Month
February is supposed to be Black History Month — but this month, there hasn’t been much celebrating.
