Rights and Democracy
A Simple Solution for the Coronavirus Crisis in Prisons
Releasing low-risk inmates would ease the risk that sky-high prison infection rates pose to all of us.
Between Elon and a Hard Place
The Tesla CEO’s decision to reopen his plant — illegally and unsafely — was an exercise in naked greed.
CEOs Aren’t Pigs. That’s Unfair — to Pigs.
Pigs are intelligent animals with a sense of social responsibility. CEOs are looting taxpayers funds meant for small businesses.
Seinfeld’s Tired Take on Women and Marriage
Judging by his latest Netflix special, maybe Jerry Seinfeld should try couples counseling instead of standup.
Facing Down Bigotry — and a Pandemic
Against harassment and bigotry, Asian-American officials are finding ways to care for their communities through this crisis.
Don’t Let Politicians Divide Us During This Crisis
We have the resources to survive this crisis, but politicians on both sides of the aisle are using division to force false choices.
The Rule of Lawlessness
When it comes to impunity in this administration, it’s no holds “Barred.”
Reopening the Economy is a Death Sentence for Workers
The wealthy may be fine with sacrificing the vulnerable, but workers are fighting for the sanctity of human life.
Don’t Let Trump Gut the Post Office
What kind of leader thinks in a pandemic: “Here’s our chance to kill the postal service!”
Time for an Emergency Charity Stimulus
Vast private foundations are sitting on over $1 trillion in assets. In this crisis, we need to get that money to frontline nonprofits.
