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Lock Her Up!
Another rousing chant from a “law and order” administration.
Marijuana Legalization Is Coming to America’s Heartland
Pro-legalization politicians and ballot initiatives won big in red, blue, and purple states across the heartland. That shouldn’t be surprising.
Fiddling While California Burns
Fanning the flames of climate denial.
Skip Cyber Monday — Support a Real Local Business
The online shopping day is just another ploy by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to siphon sales from real stores.
California Is on Fire. Trump’s Solution: Rakes?
America’s largest state is suffering one of its worst climate catastrophes to date, but the president refuses to see the obvious.
The Senate Needs to Put People Before Pipelines
Last year, a little-known commission killed a boneheaded idea to make consumers prop up the coal industry. Now Trump wants to give an industry loyalist a seat.
I’m Making It My Business to Stand Up for Immigrants
Immigrants have enriched my Lancaster, Pennsylvania community. Now the administration wants to punish them for not being rich.
Trump’s Trade Wars Hurt All of Us in Farm Country
When agriculture suffers, all Iowans do — even those who’ve never set foot on a farm.
Can the Next Congress Chase Down America’s Runaway Wealth?
The last Congress ensured that America’s wealth will concentrate ever more rapidly at the very top — unless the next one does something about it.
Say No to Paper Receipts This Holiday Season
A great gift to give yourself — and the planet — is to skip out on those chemical-coated slips of paper.
