Rights and Democracy
This Black History Month, Fight for the Freedom to Learn
More than ever, we need to protect our schools, libraries, and kids from censors and book banners. Our country will be better for it.
Turning Down Food Assistance for Poor Children Is Shockingly Callous
15 right-wing governors are shamefully refusing federal aid meant to feed hungry kids.
Cartoon: Exposed to Justice
The former president’s abusive behavior towards women has been nothing if not consistent. Now it’s going to cost him.
Border Wall Absurdity Is Reaching New Heights
Some Republicans are saying we need to wall off the 5,500 mile Canadian border, too. You can’t even satirize this stuff.
Lawmakers Must Fully Fund the WIC Program
Half of all babies — including mine — rely on this essential program. But unless Congress acts, millions could face food insecurity.
Cartoon: Roll Over, Honest Abe
The Party of Lincoln can’t remember what the Civil War was about.
The Child Tax Credit Changed My Life. Lawmakers Have a Chance to Bring it Back.
Poverty is a policy choice by lawmakers with warped priorities. Now they have a chance to choose better, if only modestly.
I Still Believe in Norman Lear’s America
Ours was an unlikely friendship. But the late Hollywood legend, honored at this year’s Emmys, was the most principled and decent person I ever met.
MLK Would Have Been 95 This Year. Let’s Make His Dream a Reality.
King’s lifetime saw substantial economic progress for Black Americans, but in our century progress has slowed to a crawl. Here’s how we get it back on track.
As We Look to 2024, Here’s What Hope Looks Like
When it felt like the world was falling apart, these movements brought people together to make what seemed impossible, possible.
