Surveillance pricing is squeezing workers. Requiring transparency is the first step in fighting back.
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There’s No ‘Moral’ Death Penalty
The death penalty has evolved for nearly two centuries, but there’s only one real measure of progress: whether we finally choose to stop killing.
The death penalty has evolved for nearly two centuries, but there’s only one real measure of progress: whether we finally choose to stop killing.
It’s Possible to End Corporate Influence in Politics
There’s more money in politics than ever. But some state governments are finding ways to fight back.
There’s more money in politics than ever. But some state governments are finding ways to fight back.
Wages Haven’t Kept Up — and Working Families Are Paying the Price
Lawmakers have passed the buck on raising the minimum wage. Voters are taking matters into their own hands.
Lawmakers have passed the buck on raising the minimum wage. Voters are taking matters into their own hands.
Don’t Expect Cheap Gas Anytime Soon
The Iran War has cost Americans nearly $50 billion at the pump. We should hold the leaders responsible for that pain accountable.
The Iran War has cost Americans nearly $50 billion at the pump. We should hold the leaders responsible for that pain accountable.
You Paid for Trump’s Tariffs. Corporations Get the Refund.
Trump’s tariff refunds are going to corporations — not the consumers who got stuck with the higher prices.
Trump’s tariff refunds are going to corporations — not the consumers who got stuck with the higher prices.
The Way Home Exists — We’re Living Proof
Cities across the country are considering permanent affordable housing. That’s good — but we’ll keep more people off the streets if we also invest in supportive services.
Cities across the country are considering permanently affordable housing. That’s good — but we’ll keep more people off the streets if we also invest in supportive services.
I Fled the USSR. That’s Why I Support Taxing Billionaires.
Taxing extreme wealth in order to reduce the influence of a tiny, ultra-rich elite isn’t how democracies fall. It’s how they survive.
Taxing extreme wealth in order to reduce the influence of a tiny, ultra-rich elite isn’t how democracies fall. It’s how they survive.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Want Your Water
Tech CEOs have decided they're entitled to exploit the scarce water resources of millions of Americans, especially in rural areas, for data centers.
Tech CEOs have decided they’re entitled to exploit the scarce water resources of millions of Americans, especially in rural areas, for data centers.
GOP Gerrymandering Is Erasing the South’s Black Voters
Gerrymandering gives us government for politicians by politicians. We must end it and restore the Voting Rights Act.
Gerrymandering gives us government for politicians by politicians. We must end it and restore the Voting Rights Act.
Private Equity Is Taking Over Nursing Homes — And Seniors Are Paying the Price
When corporations take over public health care, quality decreases, and patients suffer. Medicaid cuts could lead to the same result.
When corporations take over public health care, quality decreases, and patients suffer. Medicaid cuts could lead to the same result.
The Supreme Court’s War on the Voting Rights Act Sends America Backwards
It took 60 years for Black Americans to get representation in Congress proportionate to their numbers. Now we’re likely to backslide.
It took 60 years for Black Americans to get representation in Congress proportionate to their numbers. Now we’re likely to backslide.
Reclassifying Medical Marijuana Was Long Overdue, but It’s Not Enough
States should be able to regulate cannabis like alcohol.
States should be able to regulate cannabis like alcohol.
Progressive Economic Populism Is a Winning Issue
When voters support universal health care, taxing corporations, and addressing climate change, it’s the “centrists” who are out of touch.
When voters support universal health care, taxing corporations, and addressing climate change, it’s the “centrists” who are out of touch.
A Local Rebellion Against Trump’s Border Wall
A diverse, nonpartisan rebellion in Texas’s Big Bend region has stalled the administration’s plans for “The Wall.”
A diverse, nonpartisan rebellion in Texas’s Big Bend region has stalled the administration’s plans for “The Wall.”
The U.S. Must End Its Illegal Boat Strikes
The boat strikes have killed nearly 200 people, many of them fishermen. Who will be held accountable?
The boat strikes have killed nearly 200 people, many of them fishermen. Who will be held accountable?