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.
Tax the Corporations Cashing in on War
Across the political spectrum, Americans support taxing windfall profits — and billionaires — to help working people weather the affordability crisis.
Across the political spectrum, Americans support taxing windfall profits — and billionaires — to help working people weather the affordability crisis.
The Government May Be Spying on Your Phone — Congress Must Act
Lawmakers need to close a federal loophole that lets the government buy your cell phone data from third-party brokers.
Lawmakers need to close a federal loophole that lets the government buy your cell phone data from third-party brokers.
American Muslims Don’t Need to Defend Our Existence
It's bigoted politicians, not Muslims like me, who threaten our way of life in this country.
It’s bigoted politicians, not Muslims like me, who threaten our way of life in this country.
To Make America Healthy Again, Break Up Big AG
Despite the MAHA rhetoric, President Trump keeps siding with Big Ag, factory farms, and toxic pesticide producers that are making Americans sick.
Despite the MAHA rhetoric, President Trump keeps siding with Big Ag, factory farms, and toxic pesticide producers that are making Americans sick.