Rights and Democracy
Americans Need to Hear More Palestinian Voices
The absence of Palestinians and their advocates from news coverage isn’t just unfair. As a Jewish American, I think it’s harmful.
A Glaringly Obvious Answer to America’s Truck Driver Shortage
Understaffed trucking companies are trying to roll back child labor rules. Why not just stop discriminating against women?
Cartoon: Heir to the Hair?
Rep. Matt Gaetz’s congressional coup and America’s bad hair day
Try This in a Small Town
We don’t need more fear, anger, or violence. We need public investment that helps hard working people get by.
A Wake Up Call on Poverty
Hardship is far more widespread than official numbers reflect. But we’ve also seen firsthand how to address it.
Suing for a Livable Planet
Young people are filing lawsuits for climate damage — and some are even winning.
Cartoon: Nice Country You’ve Got There
Would be a shame if someone… shut it down!
An Attack Weaker Than Near Beer
Rather than tackle the issues, conservatives are fulminating against a federal two-beer limit that simply doesn’t exist.
Bogus ‘Edutainment’ May Be Coming to a Classroom Near You
A far-right propaganda network is churning out subpar, silly, and inaccurate school curricula. Here’s how to fight back for our children’s future.
Poverty Just Jumped — And It Was No Accident
I’ve lived and studied poverty most of my life. But you don’t have to be an expert to see why it’s spiking after lawmakers let antipoverty programs expire.