Rights and Democracy
Trump’s War Against Political Dissent
As the president’s approval rate plunges, his administration’s willingness to punish critics is becoming even more brazen.
The Government May Be Spying on Your Phone — Congress Must Act
Lawmakers need to close a federal loophole that lets the government buy your cell phone data from third-party brokers.
American Muslims Don’t Need to Defend Our Existence
It’s bigoted politicians, not Muslims like me, who threaten our way of life in this country.
Attacks on Trans People Are Attacks on Everyone
The people telling you to fear your trans neighbors are setting a precedent to take away your health care and invade your privacy, too.
A Declaration of War Against Humanity
The Trump regime’s elimination of the legal basis to regulate greenhouse gases is an attack on Americans — and the rest of the world.
The SAVE America Act Would Rig Our Elections
The bill would prevent millions of eligible Americans from voting — all to pave the way for authoritarianism and bigotry.
Our Tax Dollars Should Be Funding Our Communities, Not Trump’s War
For what the Pentagon wants for this war, we could easily restore SNAP and Medicaid benefits to struggling Americans.
We Went on Rent Strike and Won
My fellow tenants and I were able to win rent relief and repairs in our building. Maybe you can, too.
AI and Big Tech Are Flooding Middle America with Bribes
Data center hucksters are trying to buy state lawmakers in bulk because the public doesn’t buy what they’re selling.
People Look Out for Each Other. It’s the Government That’s Letting Us Down.
Even the most dedicated volunteers can’t fill the enormous hole left by federal cuts to the safety net.
