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Can Plantations Be Redeemed?
Thoughtful plantation tours can help us lean into our discomfort — and reconcile a painful past.

Trump Gave Yacht Owners an Anti-Poverty Tax Break
An opulent superyacht marina should obviously not qualify for government help. But money talks.

What Would It Cost to Buy the 2020 Election?
America’s wealthiest billionaires buy a national election at $100 a vote — and still make money.

Deep Thoughts from Bloomberg
What does America need now? I know — another billionaire candidate.

End the Wars, Win the Antiwar Vote
Hard data shows ending our wars would be smart politics — and the first step toward repairing a moral calamity.

CEOs Promise to Protect Us from… CEOs?
Nearly 200 CEOs signed a letter admitting businesses have behaved badly but offering zero promises to do better.

Explaining Trump’s Racism
Racism means a lot more than using slurs or feeling hatred. Yet even in these narrow terms, Trump fits the bill.

It’s Our Choice: Medicare for All, or Endless War?
We could easily fund health care for all by ending military boondoggles and fruitless wars. Here’s how.

Americans Love CBD, But It’s a Wild West
Tens of millions of Americans use CBD products. Most don’t realize it’s entirely unregulated.

Murder on Fifth Ave.
We have a victim, a suspect, and a murder weapon.