Rights and Democracy
How to Level the Playing Field for Workers — Even with Unions Hurting
A federal jobs and income guarantee could protect workers the way unions once did.
Why They Still Come
The U.S. created conditions in Central America that families are desperate to flee — even if they risk being separated.
Guns Don’t Make Us Safer — And Here’s the Proof
As a victim of gun violence myself, I’ve never liked guns. But I thought the issue deserved some serious research.
Swing Vote
Justice Anthony Kennedy’s legacy after 2018.
Abolishing ICE Isn’t Radical — It’s Rational
ICE is supposed to keep Americans safe. Instead, it’s terrorizing refugees, families, and small children.
Knowing When to Turn Off the News
Ignoring bad news won’t make it go away. But when bad news hurts your ability to act, take a break.
There’s an All-Out War on Kids, and Not Just on the Border
What we’re witnessing at our border is one part of a war against all children — whether by cuts to schools, child nutrition, health care, safe air and water, or family-supporting jobs.
Poverty Won’t ‘Make America Great’
A recent UN report on international poverty highlighted an unexpected crisis area: the United States.
Unions Have Survived Tough Times Before
The Supreme Court just dealt unions a crushing blow, but they’ve endured worse — and come out stronger.
The Public Has Been Ignored For Too Long On Pipelines
The government’s own watchdogs agree: Regulators have been ignoring local communities and siding with industry way too often.
