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We’ll All Need Home Care Someday
And many of us, like my son, need it today. What will it take for our leaders to invest in it?

An Equal Pay Victory for America’s Most Dominant National Team
A landmark union agreement for the U.S. women’s soccer team offers a blueprint for equity — even for those of us who aren’t professional athletes.

America Needs to See the Reality of Assault Rifle Murders
Decades ago, photos of Emmett Till’s murdered body galvanized action for civil rights. Today, disturbing images could do the same for gun control.

Suffer the Little Weapons
How could anyone blame guns?

Cancel Student Loan Debt. Bail Out Regular People.
Even writing off every penny of student debt would cost less than Trump’s tax giveaways for corporations and the rich.

200 Members of Congress Voted Against Baby Formula. That’s An Outrage.
Politicians who cry that they’re “pro-life” are voting against feeding babies. Others look away while monopolies undercut food safety.

The Real ‘Great Replacement’
The Party of Lincoln has been replaced by a party of clownish white supremacists.

Lift the Supreme Court’s Veil of Secrecy
These nine individuals make decisions that affect every American. Why should they get to do it secretly?

ICE Probably Spied on You
A new investigation reveals the immigration agency has collected data on most Americans. It’s the latest case in a worrying trend.

It’s Time to Stop Profiteering at the Pump
High gas prices, climate change, and the war in Ukraine share a common cause.