Bold Opinions for Newspapers and New Media
Dr. King Would Be Standing Beside Those Standing Up For Our Democracy
A giant part of King’s leadership was inspiring others to be leaders — including those now resisting ICE and authoritarianism.
We Need Child Care, Not Partisan Threats
Freezing child care funding on the basis of partisan allegations only hurts working families like mine.
Alex Pretti and Renee Good Were Lynched. How Will We Respond?
We don’t need better training for the men who killed these activists. We need a moral movement to disarm them and reconstruct democracy.
Amid Devastating Federal Cuts, States Can Help Families with Direct Cash
Momentum for direct cash is growing — for good reason.
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War Only Helps Iran’s Leaders.
Trump’s threats only embolden Iran’s leaders to crack down. The best way to support protestors is through diplomacy.
Public Health Reduces Drug Deaths. Wars Don’t.
Invading Venezuela has nothing to do with drugs, but slashing the safety net does.
Congress Must Stop This War and Help Working Americans Instead
Health costs are doubling, food prices are rising, and the safety net is shredded. So why are we launching an illegal war to help oil companies?
Trump’s January 6 Pardons Increased Risks to Public Safety
A year ago, President Trump pardoned the January 6 insurrectionists. Many have since been arrested for home invasions, death threats, and more.
How 2025 Prepared Us for 2026
Last year was a rough one for many Americans. How can it prepare us for the year ahead?
The Clock Is Ticking: Invest in the Planet, Not the Pentagon
At the 10 year anniversary of the Paris Agreement, U.S. climate commitments are being swallowed up by military spending.
Save Our Forests, One Roll at a Time
Want an easy New Year’s resolution? Replace some of your conventional toilet paper with rolls made from recycled paper.
Pop Stars: Keep Denouncing ICE!
The Trump administration is picking fights with celebrities opposed to ICE on purpose. It’s still better to speak out.
How To Have a Plastic-Free Holiday Season
Our world is awash in plastic and Americans are sick of it. Fortunately, you can have a plastic-free — or plastic-light — holiday season.
Birthright Citizenship Is in the Constitution Plain As Day
It’s intolerable that the Supreme Court should consider reopening an issue it took a Civil War to resolve.
