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?
The Dark Side of the Data Center Boom
The data centers popping up across the South and Midwest don’t just pollute and raise utility bills — they keep Americans hooked on wars for oil.
The data centers popping up across the South and Midwest don’t just pollute and raise utility bills — they keep Americans hooked on wars for oil.
When We Disinvest in People, We All Pay the Price
President Trump's budget proposal is a shocking departure from values most Americans hold.
President Trump’s budget proposal is a shocking departure from values most Americans hold.
Trump’s War Against Political Dissent
As the president’s approval rate plunges, his administration’s willingness to punish critics is becoming even more brazen.
As the president’s approval rate plunges, his administration’s willingness to punish critics is becoming even more brazen.
The Attack on Mail-in Voting Is an Attack on Working Americans
Trump’s executive order to restrict voting by mail would raise the economic barriers to exercising a basic democratic right.
Trump’s executive order to restrict voting by mail would raise the economic barriers to exercising a basic democratic right.
Head Start Is a Stunning Success. Don’t Cut It.
For every $1 invested in Head Start, the economy receives returns ranging from $7 to $16. And the benefits for families like mine are priceless.
For every $1 invested in Head Start, the economy receives returns ranging from $7 to $16. And the benefits for families like mine are priceless.
Trump Declares Victory in Iran. Reality Disagrees.
Trump’s unprovoked war has killed thousands, strengthened Iran’s position, and made life more difficult for struggling Americans.
Trump’s unprovoked war has killed thousands, strengthened Iran’s position, and made life more difficult for struggling Americans.
I Served My Country, but It’s Leaving Me High and Dry
The social safety net is frayed and full of red tape. But we learned during the pandemic that it doesn’t have to be.
The social safety net is frayed and full of red tape. But we learned during the pandemic that it doesn’t have to be.