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Moments Like Now Are Why We Have Courts
Trump and his allies understand how important the courts are in protecting us. Why else would they be trying to neuter them?
I Won’t Resign My Federal Job — And No One Else Should Either
Our work provides essential services for all Americans without concern for profit. Without our work, Americans would live at the mercy of robber barons.
Marijuana Legalization Advocates Are the Majority. It’s Time We Act Like It.
Far too often, lawmakers choose to either ignore this constituency or treat them with outright hostility.
It’s Time to Go on Offense for Democracy
It’s not about who you voted for. It’s about who gets to live with dignity.
The Persecution of Mahmoud Khalil Is a Threat to Free Speech Everywhere
If a student can be jailed for speaking out, so can anyone who criticizes U.S. government actions. That’s the point.
Basic Human Needs Are Not Fair Game for Billionaire Tax Cuts
Tens of millions of Americans like me rely on public programs to get back on their feet. The GOP wants to slash that help to fund tax breaks for billionaires.
Don’t Let Trump Kill the Public Postal Service
The president’s billionaire allies are desperate to dismantle USPS and rip off Americans for lousier service.
Pentagon Contractors Don’t Save Lives or Money — Medicaid Does
Cutting life-saving services to further enrich billionaires and Pentagon contractors is the worst possible option.
Federal Jobs Don’t Threaten the Economy, But Trump’s Tariffs Do
Trump’s crazy tariffs may trigger a recession. He wants you to blame federal workers instead.
How Overpaid CEOs Hurt the Rest of Us
At Wells Fargo, I saw firsthand how excessive CEO pay harms workers and customers. Congress should use tax policy to rein it in.
