Rights and Democracy
Getting It Right on What Stuff Costs
Too often we get sticker shock at the cost of public policies, even when they’d actually save us money.
Church of Trump
Recent mass murderers have an undeniable common hero.
Politicians Are Finally Catching Up on Marijuana
Two-thirds of Americans — and nearly all Democratic presidential candidates — now agree that pot prohibition is more harmful than pot itself.
Pipe Dreams of the Past
Also known as “the right side of history.”
To Clean Up the Planet, Clean Up Washington
We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect our democracy — and our planet.
Bring Back Eisenhower Socialism
Conservatives want you to believe that not having to choose between paying for rent or medicine is Soviet-style tyranny.
Stop Making Women Apologize
Women are socialized from a young age to say “sorry” for simply occupying space. This Women’s History Month, I say no more.
Never Stop Pushing Elected Officials
If you don’t keep on them once they’re elected, you can be sure special interests will.
Walking on Mud
Is it the president’s fault he surrounds himself with liars?
Worse Than the Wall
The agencies that separate families, abuse children, and deport innocent people should be just as toxic as Trump’s wall.