Rights and Democracy
An Equal Pay Victory for America’s Most Dominant National Team
A landmark union agreement for the U.S. women’s soccer team offers a blueprint for equity — even for those of us who aren’t professional athletes.
America Needs to See the Reality of Assault Rifle Murders
Decades ago, photos of Emmett Till’s murdered body galvanized action for civil rights. Today, disturbing images could do the same for gun control.
The Real ‘Great Replacement’
The Party of Lincoln has been replaced by a party of clownish white supremacists.
Lift the Supreme Court’s Veil of Secrecy
These nine individuals make decisions that affect every American. Why should they get to do it secretly?
ICE Probably Spied on You
A new investigation reveals the immigration agency has collected data on most Americans. It’s the latest case in a worrying trend.
If You Watch TV or Use the Internet, You Want a Functional FCC
Right now, the agency is deadlocked — which is just peachy for the corporations it regulates. Here’s how to unblock it.
Tucker Carlson’s ‘Great Replacement’ Theory Comes from an Anti-American Nazi
Why has the American far right adopted an anti-American conspiracy theory as its rallying cry?
A Pandemic of the Poor
As we mark 1 million COVID-19 deaths, Americans in poorer counties have died at double the rate of wealthier counties.
The GOP’s ‘Pro-Life’ Victory Will Mean More Dead Mothers
Anti-choice states already have the highest maternal mortality and infant mortality rates. Women who choose to avoid pregnancy could instead face execution.
An Ugly New Era of “States’ Rights”
The Supreme Court is giving extreme new powers to increasingly autocratic state governments. That’s not democracy.
