Rights and Democracy
Aid Restrictions Hold Americans Back
I’m disabled and want to work. But if I earn “too much” — even if it’s not enough to live on — I’ll lose benefits. That’s not how it should be.
Cartoon: Pro or Con
A nation of laws… or lawlessness?
There’s a Looming Care Crisis In Our Country. Our Safety Net Isn’t Ready.
Eventually, we’ll all need care or will be caregivers ourselves. Now’s the time to start investing in a stronger care infrastructure.
The Mounting Costs of Enabling Israel’s War on Gaza
Most Americans oppose this horrific war, but a year in we’re still paying for it — at the expense of our own safety, security, and morality.
It Won’t Just Be Haitians Who Suffer From Anti-Immigrant Lies
Politicians are attempting to redefine who counts as an “American,” with my Black immigrant family and people like us on the outside.
Who’s Really a ‘Populist’? Henry Wallace Set the Standard
True populism means confronting the forces that keep everyday folks down — hardship, inequality, and war.
Tax Cuts for the Rich Create Debt, Division, and Despair — Not Jobs
Growing inequality undermines our democracy and turns Americans against each other. A fairer tax system could bring us back together.
Highway Robbery: How Bad Trade Policies Make Life Unaffordable
A lawsuit over toll booths in Honduras shows how corporate trade policies make life unlivable in poor countries — and send people fleeing north.
All Families Suffer Tragedies. All Deserve Paid Leave.
Most workers don’t get dedicated paid family leave. Take it from me: That’s terrible for families and needs to change.
There Just Aren’t Enough Services to Prevent Homelessness
When I worked with people experiencing homelessness, I kept hearing about the obstacles to help. Then I experienced them myself.
