Rights and Democracy
Engaging with Extremism
It’s tragic that people die because of vaccine conspiracy theories. But the answer may be to listen, not confront.
The GOP’s Border Stunt Isn’t Helping Anyone
Republican governors are sending troops to the border, which local officials don’t want, to exploit the suffering of refugees for political gain.
Tip of the Iceberg
A federal indictment against the Trump Organization might be just the beginning of Donald Trump’s future legal troubles.
A Dangerous Moment for Academic Freedom
Florida officials say they want to promote “intellectual freedom” — by using political surveys to target university funding.
The GOP Is Trying to Outlaw Democracy
The more Americans vote, the stronger our democracy. For Republican lawmakers, that’s a problem.
Getting Out of Poverty Shouldn’t Be About Luck
I grew up poor and undocumented. Here’s what I’ve learned.
In Need of Repair and Reparations
The Surfside collapse illustrates, very literally, that a house divided cannot stand.
Democracy Or Autocracy?
Will Biden warns about China and Russia, the real war on democracy is here at home.
The Cynical War on ‘Critical Race Theory’
One conservative activist is weaponizing resentment over diversity trainings into an all-out, red-baiting culture war.
We Can Have the Filibuster or Democracy, But Not Both
The warning from democracy advocates is clear: Kill the filibuster and pass the For the People Act, or our democracy won’t survive.
