Rights and Democracy
The GOP Is Trying to Outlaw Democracy
The more Americans vote, the stronger our democracy. For Republican lawmakers, that’s a problem.
Getting Out of Poverty Shouldn’t Be About Luck
I grew up poor and undocumented. Here’s what I’ve learned.
In Need of Repair and Reparations
The Surfside collapse illustrates, very literally, that a house divided cannot stand.
Democracy Or Autocracy?
Will Biden warns about China and Russia, the real war on democracy is here at home.
The Cynical War on ‘Critical Race Theory’
One conservative activist is weaponizing resentment over diversity trainings into an all-out, red-baiting culture war.
We Can Have the Filibuster or Democracy, But Not Both
The warning from democracy advocates is clear: Kill the filibuster and pass the For the People Act, or our democracy won’t survive.
Now’s the Time to Unrig the Tax Code
Leaked IRS data proves the rumors are true: Many billionaires pay no income taxes. Will that spur reform?
The Military Wasn’t a Way Out of Poverty for Me
Instead, militarism is why so many of us are poor in the first place.
Government Can Be Collaborative
We’re used to loaded talking points and bickering politicians, but that’s not the only way to make decisions in a democracy.
Reagan’s Legacy for Women
The 40th president died 17 years ago this month. For women, his legacy is a bitter harvest.
