| Mar 25, 2019 | Environment / Health|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyAs a young mother doing it on my own, Medicaid has become a necessity. After giving birth at 17, I re-enrolled in high school in my hometown of Austin, Texas. But I felt lost. I didn’t know how I could take care of my son — an experience that was entirely new...
| Mar 20, 2019 | Economy / Business|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyIn what’s being called the largest college admissions scam ever, a number of wealthy parents, celebrities, and college prep coaches have been accused of offering large bribes to get rich students into Ivy League schools, regardless of their credentials. The parents...
| | HP Subfeatured|Peace / Security|Rights / DemocracyIt’s time to talk about white supremacy. White supremacy — the belief that white people are somehow superior to people of other racial backgrounds, and should therefore politically, economically, and socially rule non-white people — isn’t going away any time...
| Mar 19, 2019 | Economy / Business|Editors Picks|HP SubfeaturedWhen Zion Williamson’s foot broke through the sole of his Nike shoe on February 20th, the sporting world stood still. The consensus number one player in college basketball was playing in the biggest game of the season — North Carolina versus Duke — and suffered...
| Mar 12, 2019 | Economy / Business|Environment / Health|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyFor decades, majorities of Americans have favored swift, meaningful action on climate change. They understand that we must transition away from dirty fuels and toward clean, renewable energy. Yet despite this overwhelming support, Congress has repeatedly failed to...
| | Economy / Business|Editors Picks|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyBeware of the specter of socialism! Anytime a politician proposes a wildly popular idea that helps ordinary people, a few grumpy conservatives will call them “socialists.” Propose to reduce college debt, help sick families, or ensure the super-rich pay their fair...
