Rights and Democracy
Thinking Globally About Racial Justice
From the pandemic to climate change to police violence, today’s crises require global collaboration on a scale never seen before.
To Some, Reparations Are Common Sense
Three white Jeopardy contestants recently thought reparations had already been paid. It made me feel strangely optimistic.
The End of Trickle-Down Economics
The past year has laid waste to the arguments behind “trickle down” theory. Instead, let’s have wealth “percolate up.”
Voter Suppression Is an Attack on Democracy — And My Faith
My faith teaches me to stand with the marginalized, whose voting rights are now under sustained assault.
Protect Care Workers — You’ll Need Us Someday
All we’re asking is for the same rights and protections other workers enjoy.
Stop Calling It a ‘Border Crisis’
People escaping violence have a right to seek safety. If they can’t, that’s the real crisis.
The Derek Chauvin Murder Trail
One of Chauvin’s charges is “involuntary” manslaughter. Sorry, but what about his actions was involuntary?
Are You a ‘Low-Quality’ Voter?
Republican officials no longer support democracy — and they aren’t bothering to hide it.
State Lawmakers Are Cracking Down on Speech
On the one hand, conservatives complain about “cancel culture.” On the other, they slash budgets for schools that teach “social justice.”
A Strong Economy Needs Care Workers
Care workers are more essential than ever, but most don’t get a living wage or even a single sick day. It’s time to fix that.