Rights and Democracy
No More Empty Seats At Our Holiday Tables
Overdoses took over 108,000 lives this year. If it acts quickly, Congress can save lives — and keep more loved ones together for the holidays.
Young Voters Delivered Big Wins for Abortion Rights
Lawmakers should take note: Young people will resist radical efforts to violate our reproductive freedoms and our futures.
The GOP Won’t Dump Trumpism Anytime Soon
Trump-backed Republicans lost some big races this year, but the leopard won’t change its spots.
How Low-Income Voters Shaped The Midterm Elections
Americans across the spectrum voted to raise wages, expand health care, and protect abortion rights. These issues have a common thread.
The Inflation Rodeo
Seems like the GOP is cheering on the bull?
This Year, Voters Made an End Run Around Out of Touch Politicians
Citizen-led initiatives scored big wins in the midterms. But now this form of direct democracy is under attack.
Democracy Is on the Ballot
The right’s decades-old strategy to divide voters has taken a dangerous turn. What can bring us back together?
The Party of Violence
The GOP’s gun-flaunting ads, apocalyptic messaging, and demonization of opponents are steering its followers toward bloodshed.
‘Where’s Nancy?’
When “free speech” becomes a tool of violence and tyranny.
Tackling Inflation By Rewarding the Rich Is a Fool’s Errand
Trickle down economics has never worked, but the GOP is trying to force it on voters anyway.