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There Was Nothing Moderate About Trump’s Speech
Donald Trump began this recent speech to Congress with a line seemingly designed to appease his critics. "As we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black History Month," he said, "we are reminded of our nation's path toward civil rights and the work that still...
It’s Only My Health
I'm one of the 27 percent of Americans with a pre-existing medical condition. Pre-existing conditions range from life-threatening illnesses like cancer or multiple sclerosis to chronic conditions like diabetes or cerebral palsy. They can also include life events like...
My Novel (Accidentally) Predicted Trump
It’s terrifying when your dystopian nightmares begin to come true. Donald Trump is consolidating a circle of extremist advisers. Hardline restrictions on immigration are going up, regulations on Wall Street are tumbling down, and ordinary Americans can no longer agree...
The Best Education Our Money Can Buy
Most of us know folks who owe everything they have in life to education. That explains, I suspect, why we nod in agreement whenever we hear somebody describe education as the ultimate antidote to inequality. Education certainly can serve as a brake on our widening...
Nobody Needs a Lecture on Morality from Paul Ryan
For nearly half a century now, America's middle-class working families have been pummeled by corporate greedmeisters and their political henchmen. Indeed, during the recession, the typical median-income family has lost 40 percent of their wealth. Haven't they been...
A Climate of Fear
In OtherWords: February 22, 2017
In the last week, critics of the Trump administration's appointees finally got a few scalps. First there was Michael Flynn, the national security adviser who was caught lying about his conversations with the Russian ambassador. OtherWords cartoonist Khalil Bendib...
The Hunt for Black Family History
Simple genealogy searches don’t work for people whose ancestors were treated like property. But some new tools could help.
Cities Can Fight Federal Crackdowns
Shortly after Donald Trump's order to ban thousands of documented, vetted immigrants and refugees from our shores, crowds rushed to airports all over the country to protect those who'd just arrived. Soon after, crowds in Phoenix and other cities surrounded federal...
Wall Street Hopes You’ve Forgotten the Crash Already
Remember October 2008 — the bank bailouts, the spiking unemployment rate, the stock market free fall? Maybe you lost a job, got a pay cut, or saw your retirement savings or home value evaporate. Maybe you even lost your home altogether, or saw your small business...
