Archive
Big Oil’s Man in Foreign Policy
The Koch brothers are really getting their money’s worth from Trump’s secretary of state.
Immigrant Kids Are Suffering Trauma That Will Last Years
I know firsthand how childhood trauma follows you your whole life. What’s happening to kids on the border is even worse.
Why We Still Need Pride Parades
Pride parades are safe spaces in a country where LGBTQ people can be harassed, fired, and denied housing or even medical care.
Trumpatriotism
American symbols? Sacred! American values? Eh.
Is Trump Giving Amazon the Postal Service?
Trump wanted to use the Postal Service to hit back at Amazon, but he may end up doing the opposite.
Corruption Is Bad, But Sabotage Is Worse
Both are bad, but Scott Pruitt’s abuse of our environment is far more dangerous than his abuse of taxpayer money.
Just How Rich Are the Ultra Rich?
Some rich people fly first class to fancy hotels. Others fly private jets to private islands.
Pardons Aren’t Policy
The president’s offer to pardon people unjustly behind bars is a welcome one. But he could do so, so much more.
Other Countries Expect More of Their Leaders. So Should We.
We’re the wealthiest country on earth, but over 40 percent of us live in or near poverty.
Nevermind the Wall — They’re Building Warehouses
The newest plank of immigration enforcement? Kidnapping children and piling them into detention centers.
