Rights and Democracy
Kafka on the Border
The administration has trapped immigrant families in a bureaucratic nightmare — and brought media hacks rushing to defend the indefensible.
An Unhappy Birthday for Medicare and Medicaid
As the iconic health programs turn 53, the GOP is advancing plans to privatize one and gut the other.
If It Looks Like a Russian Asset…
Putin said he didn’t do it.
Remembering Donald Kaul
I used to edit the legendary writer’s columns. Telling his fans about it sounded as far-fetched to them as if I’d claimed to be Warren Buffett’s broker.
Let Me Tell You What Forced Separation Feels Like
Our country puts thousands upon thousands of U.S.-born kids behind bars, too. Mine was one of them.
The Two Chicken Checkup: Bartering for Health Care
Instead of expanding Medicaid to cover 300,000 uninsured residents, Tennessee has proposed letting them barter for their care.
I’m a Small Farmer from Iowa. Why Does Trump Want to Take My Health Care?
Republicans want to bring back “pre-existing conditions” as a reason to deny you care.
What’s Behind Trump’s Attacks on Europe?
Maybe Putin has some dirt on Trump. But the real problem is Trump thinks like Putin.
Local Police Shouldn’t Collaborate With ICE
Until the federal government stops its relentless persecution of immigrants, it’s up to us to provide refuge in whatever ways we can.
Elon Musk versus the Media
After an investigation into labor conditions at Tesla, the eccentric billionaire announced a new website to smear reporters.
