Rights and Democracy
Lift the Supreme Court’s Veil of Secrecy
These nine individuals make decisions that affect every American. Why should they get to do it secretly?
ICE Probably Spied on You
A new investigation reveals the immigration agency has collected data on most Americans. It’s the latest case in a worrying trend.
If You Watch TV or Use the Internet, You Want a Functional FCC
Right now, the agency is deadlocked — which is just peachy for the corporations it regulates. Here’s how to unblock it.
Tucker Carlson’s ‘Great Replacement’ Theory Comes from an Anti-American Nazi
Why has the American far right adopted an anti-American conspiracy theory as its rallying cry?
A Pandemic of the Poor
As we mark 1 million COVID-19 deaths, Americans in poorer counties have died at double the rate of wealthier counties.
The GOP’s ‘Pro-Life’ Victory Will Mean More Dead Mothers
Anti-choice states already have the highest maternal mortality and infant mortality rates. Women who choose to avoid pregnancy could instead face execution.
A Lot of Graduates Aren’t Feeling Too Optimistic This Year
Politicians love telling young people they’ll shape the future. For that to happen, they need to protect our democracy today.
American Taliban
First abortion, then birth control… are head-to-toe coverings next?
Nothing Is More Personal Than the Right to Control Your Own Body
Roe doesn’t just protect abortion rights. It’s the keystone that keeps politicians out of the most intimate aspects of our lives.
With the Stroke of a Pen, Biden Could Set Millions of Americans Free
Tens of millions of us are weighed down by crushing student debt. Debt relief would be a game changer.