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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.
Dear White Women: There May Be Hope For You After All
For years there’s been a growing divide between white women and women of color. This year it may have narrowed.
Democrats Won Big. Can They Go Bold, Too?
The party’s leaders have been far too cautious in the past. Newer ideas could spark real change in who owns and runs America.
Why Holiday-Season Arguments with Relatives Are So Frustrating
Most of us think if everyone just knew the facts, they’d agree with us. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way.
Did You Hear? Poverty Ended
Trump’s advisers say there’s no more need for anti-poverty programs. Let’s see them raise a family of four on $25,000.
