Rights and Democracy
To Fight Coronavirus, Fight Poverty
Americans aren’t stocking up on toilet paper because we fear a virus. It’s because we fear our system won’t protect us.
If Someone Says You’ve Hurt Them, Believe Them
Some lessons from a time when I got it wrong.
Who’s Ready to Die for Trump’s Ego?
Putting politics ahead of science is a prescription for disaster when you face a pandemic.
You Can Be Free To Vote, Even Behind Bars
Millions of Americans are wrongly told they’re ineligible to vote because of past convictions or while awaiting trial.
Remember Trump’s Choices: War, Walls, and Wall Street
There are few clearer ways to see an administration’s choices than its budget. Here’s what we found in the president’s.
Bloomie and Trump
A bipartisan effort.
Reflections on ‘Black Excellence’
In some ways it’s toxic to demand that black people work twice as hard to get a seat at the table. But there’s no denying we’ve defied the odds.
Stop Calling Harmful Bigotry ‘Religious Freedom’
Anyone intolerant enough to disown a child is far less fit to parent than a gay person whose only “sin” is living authentically.
Does This Economy Work for Black Americans?
Unemployment is down for many black Americans, and wages are up — but the wealth gap remains.
Welcome to the USSA
Complete with sham trials and a would-be president for life.