Rights and Democracy
Retire This Dehumanizing Language About Immigrants
Human beings fleeing persecution are not a “flood” or “surge.” And it’s not “illegal” when they cross the border to seek asylum.
The Drug War’s Dark Origins
When you hear why politicians wanted to ban marijuana in the first place, you’ll understand why our century of prohibition can’t end soon enough.
The Artist Who Taught Me About Justice
In my first job after college, I was an assistant to Harry Belafonte. There was nobody better to learn from about justice and the arts.
It’s Time for Supreme Court Term Limits
The mounting scandals surrounding Clarence Thomas show the danger of lifetime appointments without ethical standards.
Stop the War on LGBTQ Teachers
It’s hard enough being a teacher at all, but cruel new laws are putting dedicated LGBTQ teachers in particular danger. When will the madness end?
Cartoon: Where the Money Is
Clarence Thomas’s motives do not appear to be complicated.
Support Your Local Librarians by Rejecting Book Bans
90 percent of Americans trust their local librarians, but outside groups are invading communities with demands to ban books and shut down services.
Beware of Creeping Autocracy
Across the country, GOP-backed “preemption” bills are stealing power away from the people’s representatives.
Don’t Shred the Safety Net — Expand It
Conservative lawmakers are threatening to slash the programs that helped my family escape poverty. We should be doing the opposite.
Breaking Down Your Tax Bill
Our tax dollars should make life better, not go to waste. But the average taxpayer had to shell out over $1,000 for military contractors alone last year.
