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Wealthy Americans Get Paid Leave. Shouldn’t the Rest?
The fight to guarantee paid sick time and family leave faces an uphill battle, but advocates aren’t giving up.
What a Debate Over Grizzly Bears Shows About Politics
On even the most arcane issues, people talk past each other. But there’s another way.
Making Noise at COP26
These meddlesome young people sure act entitled to a habitable planet.
Rediscovering the Power of Unions
Better wages and health care may always face headwinds in Washington, but unions are striking to win them directly.
The United States of Tax Havens
Like our billionaires at home, foreign oligarchs and despots are sheltering untold sums from taxation across our country.
Why Do Supreme Court Justices Keep Saying They’re Not Hacks?
Because there’s good reason to believe they are.
President Tom Thumb
Better half a loaf than… one-tenth of one?
Do Any Republicans Still Support Democracy?
The GOP should heed Churchill’s warning about appeasing authoritarians: “Each one hopes that if he feeds the crocodile enough, it will eat him last.”
Emperor Manchin Fiddles…
… while the planet burns.
Corporate Veterinarians Serve Profit Over Animals
Solo practitioners who became veterinarians to provide friendly, community-based service now must answer to bean counters at headquarters.