Rights and Democracy
After the Muslim Ban
I’m glad Biden repealed Trump’s Muslim ban, but the work of repairing the harm is just beginning.
We Need More Partisanship, Not Less
Democrats shouldn’t compromise their solutions to pander to a GOP that is part of the problem.
The GOP’s Resentment Theater
When President Biden condemned violent white supremacy, leading Republicans complained. Why?
Three Steps to Prevent Future Election Violence
I’ve spent my entire career on peacebuilding after conflict. Here’s how we avoid becoming a failed state.
You’re Fired
Not with a bang, but a boot.
The Other Capitol Mob
Much to the embarrassment of major corporations, their political donations were traced to the mayhem of January 6.
The Time I Got Coffee With Hollywood Satanists
They were a lot nicer than QAnon conspiracy theorists seem to believe.
Can We Ever Trust the Police Again?
The failures of the Capitol police — and the off-duty cops among the extremists — make it harder to trust the police than ever.
Fossil-Fueled Fascism
How the oil, gas, and coal industries support and fund white supremacy and far-right politics.
Two Timeless Truths for These Trying Times
These maxims might help all of us get a grip, step back from hopelessness, and push ahead.