Rights and Democracy
Coronavirus and Small Government Sociopathy
As the devastating impact of Trump’s inaction becomes clear, Americans are discovering a hidden socialist streak.
Social Distancing in the Swamp
Trump stands (six feet) behind everything he’s said.
Stop the Pandemic Profiteers
It’s time for indignant citizens today to confront a new breed of shameful greed merchants: pandemic profiteers.
Wisconsin’s Unconscionable Sham
The state’s election was a danger to public health and a democratic travesty — all to help Republicans suppress more votes.
Cruel Immigration Policies Make the Pandemic Worse
Warehousing people in unsanitary conditions and then deporting them to poor countries is a recipe for contagion.
The EPA Just Gave Polluters A License To Kill
Using the pandemic as cover, the agency is suspending environmental regulations. I’ve seen firsthand what happens next — people die.
A Trillion in Prevention
Our economy was never as strong for working people as the numbers made it look. As we prepare to spend trillions on this crisis, let’s invest in changing that.
What Could Become Possible
From health care for all to lower-carbon lifestyles, many once radical ideas now seem more possible — and more necessary — than ever.
Thank Farmers and Grocery Workers for Their Service
Our national security depends on those workers who feed us. They deserve a living wage and health care.
We Need a Lot More Transparency from the CDC
I work with communities that don’t trust the health system to deliver for them. A little transparency could go a long way.