Rights and Democracy
Don’t Leave Equality to the Supreme Court
In 29 states, trans people can legally be denied jobs and housing because of who we are. Congress should act.
What Life on the Margins Feels Like
A recent uproar on my campus reveals the pain young people of color feel at being treated like “others.”
Ukraine Gate (And Ukraine Moat)
Once again, Trump wants to build a wall — except this time it’s to keep Congress out.
Why Does Trump Keep Doing This?
Either our system is going to break, or Trump’s finally going to fail. It’s an exhausting drama.
Wall Street Is Killing Local Newspapers
We can’t put a price tag on our free press — but unless we stop them, predatory investors can.
My Patients Deserve Medicare for All
If my patient needs a heart procedure, we should decide that together — not some insurance company.
Immaculate Deception
Somebody’s expecting a big scandal.
We Need a Homes Guarantee — Now
In the wealthiest country in world history, we can and we must guarantee that everyone has a home.
A Turning Point on Racial Inequity
Presidential candidates are finally feeling the pressure to talk about structural racism. The rest of us should, too.
The Case for Impeachment Goes Way Beyond Ukraine
Democrats need to take Trump’s crimes against people and the planet as seriously as those against Joe Biden.