As the Trump regime attacks the foundations of our democracy, Americans are fighting back.
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This July 4, Celebrate the Idea That the People Are Supposed to Be in Charge
As we celebrate our country's 250th birthday, the most patriotic thing we can do is remember whose hands this country is supposed to be in: ours.
As we celebrate our country’s 250th birthday, the most patriotic thing we can do is remember whose hands this country is supposed to be in: ours.
Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Fortune Is a Flashing Warning Light for Democracy
The planet’s first trillionaire is not a sign of economic health. It’s an indicator of extreme inequality and the dangers of concentrated power.
The planet’s first trillionaire is not a sign of economic health. It’s an indicator of extreme inequality and the dangers of concentrated power.
The Cruelty and Futility of Criminalizing Homelessness
Two years since the Supreme Court greenlit crackdowns on homelessness, it’s clearer than ever: “The solution isn’t a cell. It’s a front door.”
Two years since the Supreme Court greenlit crackdowns on homelessness, it’s clearer than ever: “The solution isn’t a cell. It’s a front door.”
Congress Should Fund the Safety Net, Not ICE
The same administration that says we can't afford Medicare or Medicaid just approved another $70 billion for ICE.
The same administration that says we can’t afford Medicare or Medicaid just approved another $70 billion for ICE.
AI Billionaires Are Gearing up to Demand a Bailout
They say they want the public to "share in the upside" of AI. But what about the downside?
They say they want the public to “share in the upside” of AI. But what about the downside?
ICE: The Mental Health Emergency We Can No Longer Ignore
Anti-immigrant policies are fanning the flames of a youth mental health crisis. Here’s how governments can respond.
Anti-immigrant policies are fanning the flames of a youth mental health crisis. Here’s how governments can respond.
It’s Always Been About Race
A closer look at the Supreme Court’s indefensible “whites-first” reasoning on gerrymandering.
A closer look at the Supreme Court’s indefensible “whites-first” reasoning on gerrymandering.
Big Tech Built a Gig Economy That Works Against Us
Surveillance pricing is squeezing workers. Requiring transparency is the first step in fighting back.
Surveillance pricing is squeezing workers. Requiring transparency is the first step in fighting back.
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.