Rights / Democracy - OtherWords

White Supremacy Is a Genuinely Global Threat

by Tracey L. Rogers

It’s inspired terrorist attacks — and entire governing structures — on multiple continents. Can we name it?

by Sarah Piepenburg

Illnesses and injury shouldn’t bankrupt workers or their employers. Let’s pool resources to protect all of us.

by Jill Richardson

Too often we get sticker shock at the cost of public policies, even when they’d actually save us money.

by Khalil Bendib

Recent mass murderers have an undeniable common hero.

by Jill Richardson

Two-thirds of Americans — and nearly all Democratic presidential candidates — now agree that pot prohibition is more harmful than pot itself.

by Khalil Bendib

Also known as “the right side of history.”

by John Sarbanes, Michael Brune

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect our democracy — and our planet.

by Chuck Collins

Conservatives want you to believe that not having to choose between paying for rent or medicine is Soviet-style tyranny.

by Tracey L. Rogers

Women are socialized from a young age to say “sorry” for simply occupying space. This Women’s History Month, I say no more.

by Jim Hightower

If you don’t keep on them once they’re elected, you can be sure special interests will.