The Brittney Griner Story Reflects Who America Values
The response to the WNBA star's imprisonment in Russia mirrors how American society decides who is valuable—and who isn’t.
Policy
Democracy Shrouded In Lies Isn’t Democracy
The 1619 Project and the new book, 'How to Be an Antiracist,' are reminders that American history is incomplete until we resurrect and reconcile its brutal truth. And freedom will be out of reach until we do.
When It Comes to Food Access, SNAP Isn’t Supplemental, It’s Essential
With over 40 million Americans receiving food stamps, SNAP is one of our largest federal policy issues. And a hotly debated one at that.
With Gorsuch, SCOTUS Is Legitimizing “Alternative Facts”
A stolen seat on the highest bench in the country is paying off for conservatives: three decisions, with more to come, that say it’s legal to lie, cheat, and hate.
The Rule of Law Is on Life Support
In our Divided States, justice is unjust, government agencies are corroded, and the Executive Branch is untouchable. This is not what democracy looks like.
Women Are the Working Class
They’re the backbone of the American economy, but if you listen to pundits and politicians, working-class women don’t even exist.
Why Does Trump Want to Punish America?
The administration's proposal would not only hurt scientific progress, education, and already-struggling communities, it also undermines the very idea of democracy.
We’re All Paying for Pollution
Various state and federal efforts are underway to put a price tag on carbon emissions, but we can't tax our way out of climate change.
Wait, Did Trump Just Call For a Purge?
The State of the Union address was so horrifying you may have missed 45's call to give federal agency heads absolute authority over hiring … and firing. Yeah, that's not how democracy works.
Our State of the Obstruction Address
Trump has made history in his record-breaking attempts to obstructing justice. But will he actually get prosecuted?