Rights and Democracy

Continuing King’s ‘Revolution of Values’
King spent his last birthday organizing poor people of all races against immoral spending priorities. We need that revolution today.

Selling Out Democracy for Political Influence
One year after January 6, corporations are once again filling the campaign coffers of politicians who tried to overthrow the last election.

The Party of January 6
The coup attempt turned into a road map for the national GOP. Whether democracy survives is up to us.

January 6 Showed Why D.C. Deserves Statehood
When I think of January 6, I remember the overwhelming helplessness — a familiar feeling to residents of the capital.

The ‘Failed’ Coup
Did January 6 actually fail?

Three Reasons to Be Hopeful as a Hard Year Comes to a Close
The year to come could still see big changes for the better. Here’s how.

A Few Magnificent Things That Happened in 2021
Feeling bleak? Well, 2021 wasn’t all bad — here are a few astounding things ordinary people won at home and abroad.

Tornadoes Can Kill. So Can Amazon’s Business Model.
How long will we tolerate the corporate “risk taking” that puts only workers at risk?

The Only Epidemic That Has Corporations Worried
It’s spreading like wildfire — unions!

Which Side is Manchin On?
One multimillionaire senator has the power to decide whether millions of kids — including mine — stay out of poverty.