Rights and Democracy
The U.S. Needs a “Robin Hood Tax”
A tiny Wall Street sales tax could fund huge improvements for the rest of us.
High-End Donors Target an Antitrust Champion
A few top donors want Kamala Harris to ditch Lina Khan, the first real antitrust champion Americans have had in years. Harris should reject them.
The Olympic Refugee Team Was an Inspiration — And a Tragedy
If the U.S. can do its part to help these athletes return home safely, that would beat any medal.
Cartoon: Kameleon Harris
Since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Harris has abandoned some of her past progressive positions.
A False Accusation Put Me in Prison. A Safety Net Could Have Kept Me Out.
With a modest guaranteed income or child allowance, millions of families like mine could provide for themselves without turning to crime.
Mass Deportations Would Be a Nightmare
The popular GOP slogan would tear millions of families apart, including mine. It would also be a moral, logistical, and economic disaster.
Senate Pathways to Power: We Need Leaders Who Look Like America
Americans of color, particularly Black and Latino Americans, are badly underrepresented in Senate staffing roles. We need to fix that.
The First Major Presidential Candidate to Support Marijuana Legalization
Like most Americans, Kamala Harris has evolved on marijuana.
Cartoon: Kamala vs. the Dragon
Can Kamala Harris slay Project 2025?
CARTOON: Biden Quits
The outgoing president’s departure from the race may disappoint his rivals more than his admirers.