Rights and Democracy
Trump Said He Would Protect Families — Then Deported My Husband
The president uses racism and fear — and breaks up families like mine — to keep people divided while his billionaire buddies get tax cuts.
Give Teachers and First Responders a (Big) Tax Break
People who keep us safe and educate our kids shouldn’t have to rely on food stamps or second jobs.
Don’t Listen to Billionaires Who Complain About Taxes
When the U.S. last had a top tax rate of over 70 percent, it was a period of unparalleled prosperity.
How the Age of Billionaires Ends
Serious proposals are on the table to address the deepening divide between the uber-rich and the rest of us.
Imagine Being Homeless During the Polar Vortex
While the president chased after his wall, the real national emergency was people dying in extreme weather.
Build That Wall (Around Mar-a-Largo)
The Mexican border doesn’t need a wall, but maybe South Florida does…
Black America’s Vanishing Wealth Is Bad for All Americans
The racial wealth divide gives billionaires more power over all of us. The answer? Reparations.
People Who Care About Democracy Don’t Plot Coups Abroad
Do we think people who armed death squads and started wars really want to “bring democracy” to Venezuela?
I Live in Steve King’s District. It’s Time for Him to Go.
Instead of fighting for our struggling communities, Steve King scapegoats the immigrants keeping them alive.
Another Billionaire Presidential Candidate Who Doesn’t Get It
It’s human nature to be clueless about those with less privilege than you — which for billionaires includes nearly everyone.