Peace and Security
Three Steps to Prevent Future Election Violence
I’ve spent my entire career on peacebuilding after conflict. Here’s how we avoid becoming a failed state.
Can We Ever Trust the Police Again?
The failures of the Capitol police — and the off-duty cops among the extremists — make it harder to trust the police than ever.
Fossil-Fueled Fascism
How the oil, gas, and coal industries support and fund white supremacy and far-right politics.
Address the Stagnation That Paved the Way for Trump
Trump had plenty of rich supporters, but left-behind communities have been fertile ground for extremism throughout our history.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Law and Order
Promises made, promises kept?
A Tale of Two Mobs
How the GOP abandoned democracy and became an accomplice to insurrection, and what must be done now.
A Welcome Stopgap, But Not Nearly Enough
The COVID-19 relief bill will help, but much more needs to be done to combat the pandemic and make the country stronger in the face of future crises.
Dreamers Deserve a Path to Citizenship
DACA changed my life. But after four years of fear, it’s clear that undocumented young people need more protection.
Trump’s Lies About Immigrants Should End With His Presidency
New data confirms what’s been true all along: Trump built his brand selling fear-mongering lies about immigrants and crime.
Mass Incarceration Is Declining — But Not for Women
The next administration needs to address this crisis and the war on drugs driving it.