Rights and Democracy
Democracy Needs Unions
When workers don’t have a voice in their workplace, they eventually lose their voice at the ballot box, too.
Workers Need More Than a Wage Hike
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have far-reaching proposals to give workers something even more important than money: power.
Questions to Ask Before ‘Calling Out’
What’s the most effective response when someone around you says something offensive?
Make America… More Like Canada
Canadians enjoy much better health care, much less inequality, and — a new study finds — higher incomes too.
Name and Shame Big Political Contributors
Donors don’t like it, but using this publicly available information is one of the best ways to fight corruption.
Saving the Planet Means Fighting Bipartisan Corruption
Major donors to both parties are trying desperately to get more fossil fuels to market.
As the School Year Starts, I’m Grateful for the ADA
As a teacher, I want my students to have the same opportunity to level the playing field I did.
What It’s Like to Grow Up Hunted
When I was just 10, I already knew what it was like to plan for a future without my parents.
400 Years After Slavery’s Start, No More Band-Aids
It’s time to heal the deep wounds of racism — not only to ensure equity for African Americans, but for our entire economy.
Trump’s Re-election Strategy: Pit Us Against Each Other
I’ve seen firsthand how communities get hung out to dry when politicians scapegoat immigrants for the crimes of corporations.