Rights and Democracy
Can Plantations Be Redeemed?
Thoughtful plantation tours can help us lean into our discomfort — and reconcile a painful past.
What Would It Cost to Buy the 2020 Election?
America’s wealthiest billionaires buy a national election at $100 a vote — and still make money.
Deep Thoughts from Bloomberg
What does America need now? I know — another billionaire candidate.
Explaining Trump’s Racism
Racism means a lot more than using slurs or feeling hatred. Yet even in these narrow terms, Trump fits the bill.
Murder on Fifth Ave.
We have a victim, a suspect, and a murder weapon.
Waiting on the Wealthy
Low-wage jobs catering to the wealthiest Americans are now growing twice as fast as other jobs.
Time for a Billionaire Ban
The wealthiest Americans dominate our airwaves. Let’s hear from someone else for a change.
Republicans, Not Russians, Threaten Our Elections
When turnout climbs, Republicans lose. No wonder they’re closing polling places and purging voters all over the country.
Medicare for All: A Fatal Condition
How will billionaires and insurers survive?
Don’t Call the Police. Call Your Neighbors.
Police violence is a problem in rural and urban communities alike. By building stronger communities, we can reduce it.