Rights and Democracy
Imagine Being Homeless During the Polar Vortex
While the president chased after his wall, the real national emergency was people dying in extreme weather.
Build That Wall (Around Mar-a-Largo)
The Mexican border doesn’t need a wall, but maybe South Florida does…
Black America’s Vanishing Wealth Is Bad for All Americans
The racial wealth divide gives billionaires more power over all of us. The answer? Reparations.
People Who Care About Democracy Don’t Plot Coups Abroad
Do we think people who armed death squads and started wars really want to “bring democracy” to Venezuela?
I Live in Steve King’s District. It’s Time for Him to Go.
Instead of fighting for our struggling communities, Steve King scapegoats the immigrants keeping them alive.
Another Billionaire Presidential Candidate Who Doesn’t Get It
It’s human nature to be clueless about those with less privilege than you — which for billionaires includes nearly everyone.
With Friends Like These…
“I never said it wasn’t collusion!”
The Transgender Ban Is About Bigotry and Distraction
Trump’s attacking service members to provoke the left, throw red meat to his base, and distract the rest from things like the shutdown.
Extreme Wealth Threatens Our Very Planet
Millions of years ago, life on Earth survived an existential climate crisis. But that Earth had a distinct advantage: no rich people.
How Not to Report on Prison Conditions
A recent report revealed widespread abuse at U.S. prisons, but media coverage made it sound like prisoners have it too good.