Rights and Democracy

Deep Thoughts from Bloomberg
What does America need now? I know — another billionaire candidate.

Explaining Trump’s Racism
Racism means a lot more than using slurs or feeling hatred. Yet even in these narrow terms, Trump fits the bill.

Murder on Fifth Ave.
We have a victim, a suspect, and a murder weapon.

Waiting on the Wealthy
Low-wage jobs catering to the wealthiest Americans are now growing twice as fast as other jobs.

Time for a Billionaire Ban
The wealthiest Americans dominate our airwaves. Let’s hear from someone else for a change.

Republicans, Not Russians, Threaten Our Elections
When turnout climbs, Republicans lose. No wonder they’re closing polling places and purging voters all over the country.

Medicare for All: A Fatal Condition
How will billionaires and insurers survive?

Don’t Call the Police. Call Your Neighbors.
Police violence is a problem in rural and urban communities alike. By building stronger communities, we can reduce it.

Facebook: Protecting Freedom
(Trump’s freedom to lie and deceive.)

We Know Exactly Where to Get the Money to Fix Inequality
It’s no secret where America’s wealth has gone in recent decades: upwards.