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I Grew Up in the Segregated South. For Me, Supreme Court Rulings Are Personal.
I fear a return to a time when our rights were considered secondary, if at all.
No More Whining on the Yacht
CEOs often make hundreds of times what their workers take home, and just got a huge tax break too. They’re still demanding more.
A Letter to My Child on a Changing Planet
Lots of big stuff is at stake as the climate changes. But so are everyday pleasures we take for granted — like hikes in the woods, days on the beach, and lazy summer days.
You’ve Heard of the Gender Pay Gap, But There’s More
It takes the typical black woman 20 months to earn what a white male worker earns in a single year.
How to Turn Back a Giant
Lancaster, Pennsylvania residents kept a private prison giant out of their community. It’s an inspiring example for others.
The Organic Food Industry Thrives on Regulation
Without strict standards, the organic label would become worthless. So why is the White House rolling them back?
Statue of Infamy
Give me your tired and your poor, so I can put them in a concentration camp.
Amazon’s Worst Bargain Yet
The retail behemoth wants your local government’s business, but there’s a hidden cost to low prices: Local businesses get shut out.
Rural America Stands up for Immigrants
I’m sick of politicians who exploit the suffering of rural white communities like mine to justify atrocities against immigrants.
If You Take a Charitable Tax Deduction, You Should Actually Give to Charity
Wealthy donors are hoarding money in shady “charity” accounts in the face of urgent community needs.
