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A Revolutionary Idea to Close the Racial Wealth Divide

“Baby bond” accounts for all American kids would bridge the racial wealth gap while providing security to Americans of every color.

Will Assange get the Khashoggi treatment?

Medicinal use is now legal for most Americans, and two-thirds support full legalization. A big push now can get us there.

Republicans don’t respect Americans enough to let them pick their own president.

If Tax Day has you thinking the tax system is unfair, you’re not alone.

Are you fit to grope the presidency?

A minimum wage hike would boost earnings for 40 million workers.

A new White House report proposes cutting regulations to protect workers and children, while piling on yet more tax cuts for billionaires.

A horrific new ruling would let states execute people in more painful ways, even when alternatives are available.

Here’s a simple test to determine whether politicians are carrying water for the richest 0.1 percent.