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Ten Things to Know About Stopping a Coup

Ten Things to Know About Stopping a Coup

| Oct 14, 2020 | Editors Picks|HP Featured|Peace / Security|Rights / DemocracyOur president has openly said he might not respect the outcome of our election. Is it a sign of things to come, or just tough talk? Either way, it’s good to plan ahead. I’m part of an effort called Choose Democracy, which is preparing people to stop a coup attempt —...
Remember the Truly Vulnerable

Remember the Truly Vulnerable

| Oct 7, 2020 | Economy / Business|Editors Picks|HP Featured|Rights / DemocracyFor all the time I’ve lived in this country, I’ve worked hard, serving others as a domestic worker. When I first came here from Dominica, a Caribbean island, I stumbled into a world where I felt like a mop bucket for wealthier white families. I had a life. I had a...
You Paid More Taxes Than Donald Trump

You Paid More Taxes Than Donald Trump

| Sep 30, 2020 | Economy / Business|Editors Picks|HP Featured|Rights / DemocracyMy daughter, a librarian in Tucson, paid more taxes in 2017 than Donald Trump. So did my neighbor Rita, a teacher, and her son Tony, who stocks grocery shelves in Leland, Michigan I also pay more in taxes than the president of the United States. And, probably, so do...
Trump Lied to Heartland Workers

Trump Lied to Heartland Workers

| Sep 23, 2020 | Economy / Business|Editors Picks|HP FeaturedAs the election draws near, Donald Trump and Mike Pence are campaigning across Ohio, Michigan, and the rest of the Midwest, making big claims about “bringing back” jobs. I have one question for them: Why does the Trump administration continue to turn its back on...
Trump Knew COVID-19 Could Kill. He Just Didn’t Care.

Trump Knew COVID-19 Could Kill. He Just Didn’t Care.

| Sep 16, 2020 | Environment / Health|HP Featured|Rights / Democracy“Captain,” said the first mate, “we just crashed into an iceberg — the hull’s been breached!” “An iceberg. Deadly stuff,” said the captain. “Still, let’s play it down.” “What are your orders? We must warn the passengers.” “I’ll make an announcement… Attention...
Save Lives. Fill Out Your Census.

Save Lives. Fill Out Your Census.

| Sep 9, 2020 | Economy / Business|Environment / Health|HP Featured|Rights / DemocracyA deadline is looming. Millions of lives, trillions of dollars, and our democracy all hang on whether we show up to meet it. I don’t mean the election. I mean the census. Every 10 years, the Census Bureau attempts to count every person living in this country —...
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