Non-local, profit-chasing hedge funders have gutted America’s newspapers. But reporters aren’t giving up that easily.
The Rent Is Still Too High
Housing prices are spiraling alongside homelessness. To solve this crisis, we need to recognize housing as a human right.
Housing prices are spiraling alongside homelessness. To solve this crisis, we need to recognize housing as a human right.
Free Tax Filing: A Crucial Step Toward Unrigging Our Economy
This spring, filers in 12 states will get to use a question and answer-based software to file their taxes online, at no cost, through the IRS’s new Direct File tool.
This spring, filers in 12 states will get to use a question and answer-based software to file their taxes online, at no cost, through the IRS’s new Direct File tool.
Abortion Ban Extremists Are Using a Slave Law to Repress Women
Texas is trying to ban the use of its roads by people seeking care outside the state — and even dispatching right-wing vigilante groups to chase them.
Texas is trying to ban the use of its roads by people seeking care outside the state — and even dispatching right-wing vigilante groups to chase them.
Having a Child Shouldn’t Cause Financial Catastrophe
In the wealthiest country on earth, welcoming a child should be a joy for families — not a financial trauma.
In the wealthiest country on earth, welcoming a child should be a joy for families — not a financial trauma.
Drug Prices Should Be Controlled
Pharmaceutical companies shouldn’t get to gouge American taxpayers for drugs we paid to develop.
Pharmaceutical companies shouldn’t get to gouge American taxpayers for drugs we paid to develop.
Changing the Culture Around Paid Leave Starts at School
We need a federal paid leave program. We also need to abandon the idea, starting in school, that “perfect attendance” matters more than your health.
We need a federal paid leave program. We also need to abandon the idea, starting in school, that “perfect attendance” matters more than your health.
Poor and Low-Income Voters Are a Sleeping Giant
Politicians pay next to no attention to the concerns of low-income Americans. Advocates want to change that — and maybe the next election, too.
Politicians pay next to no attention to the concerns of low-income Americans. Advocates want to change that — and maybe the next election, too.
Border Wall Absurdity Is Reaching New Height
Some Republicans are saying we need to wall off the 5,500 mile Canadian border, too. You can’t even satirize this stuff.
Some Republicans are saying we need to wall off the 5,500 mile Canadian border, too. You can’t even satirize this stuff.
Turning Down Food Assistance for Poor Children Is Shockingly Callous
15 right-wing governors are shamefully refusing federal aid meant to feed hungry kids.
15 right-wing governors are shamefully refusing federal aid meant to feed hungry kids.
This Black History Month, Fight for the Freedom to Learn
More than ever, we need to protect our schools, libraries, and kids from censors and book banners. Our country will be better for it.
More than ever, we need to protect our schools, libraries, and kids from censors and book banners. Our country will be better for it.
We Need Public Transit Everywhere, Not Just Big Cities
For too long, policymakers have prioritized highways over transit, which has been bad for communities big and small. A new bill could change that.
For too long, policymakers have prioritized highways over transit, which has been bad for communities big and small. A new bill could change that.
It’s Not ‘Inflation’ — We’re Just Getting Ripped Off. Here’s Proof.
Corporate profits accounted for more than half of recent price increases. To stamp out inflation once and for all, we need to crack down on price gouging.
Corporate profits accounted for more than half of recent price increases. To stamp out inflation once and for all, we need to crack down on price gouging.
Airbnb Drives up Housing Costs for All of Us. Let’s Regulate It.
Corporate landlords are buying up homes and converting them into short-term rentals, but some cities are fighting back.
Corporate landlords are buying up homes and converting them into short-term rentals, but some cities are fighting back.
Lawmakers Must Fully Fund the WIC Program
Half of all babies — including mine — rely on this essential program. But unless Congress acts, millions could face food insecurity.
Half of all babies — including mine — rely on this essential program. But unless Congress acts, millions could face food insecurity.
I Still Believe In Norman Lear’s America
Ours was an unlikely friendship. But the late Hollywood legend, honored at this year’s Emmys, was the most principled and decent person I ever met.
Ours was an unlikely friendship. But the late Hollywood legend, honored at this year’s Emmys, was the most principled and decent person I ever met.