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Presidential Debates May Be a Thing of the Past
But with much of the GOP embracing lies and authoritarianism, that might be a good thing.
This Black History Month, Don’t Ban Our History — Teach It
As politicians ban books and courses, this Black History Month seems especially significant.
Now Hiring… Or Not
How funny that employers who won’t pay a market wage are complaining about “communism.”
An Uncharitable View of Charity
If billionaires are saying they want to “give back,” it’s because we’ve been letting them take too much.
The Filibuster Is Busted. Time to Scrap it.
Letting small minorities of senators block things most Americans support delivers obstruction, not bipartisanship.
To Protect Women’s Health, Pass the Equal Rights Amendment
The Supreme Court may soon overturn half a century of legal precedent on abortion. Here’s one idea to protect their rights.
Why Are We Torching Our Best Tool to End Child Poverty?
My daughter and I were on the verge of homelessness before the Child Tax Credit. What’s going to happen to vulnerable families now?
Why So Paranoid?
Russian aggression toward Ukraine is wrong, but at least in part it’s a reaction to a years-long military buildup on its borders.
Save Our Endangered Cartoonists
An invaluable American species is being wiped out as their media habitat is intentionally destroyed.
Hypocritical Scolding Won’t Stop a Russian War on Ukraine
Peace cannot be found if the U.S. relies on the self-righteous assertion of principles that our government refuses to apply to itself.