American Islamophobia’s fake facts
Their "proof" is not what they say.
A new roadmap for getting change done
The victories of young, fresh insurgents get the most attention, but equally important is the beginning of reform within DNC.
Change, love and the need for unity
Yes, perhaps unsurprisingly it’s all about love, and the absence of it. Unity is an expression of love.
Jobs report coverage lacked context, worker perspective
Workers might be in a better position to push wages up if employers are forced to compete with both the fear of the pandemic and increased unemployment payments.
“We are still here”: Native Americans win a voice in government
In light of important midterm election wins, two Native journalists revisit the influence of Indigenous peoples on democracy through the ages.
Over 120 lawmakers call for an end to restrictions on gun violence research
The lawmakers want changes “that could help prevent gun violence while still protecting the rights of law-abiding gun owners.”
Billionaires made more money in 2017 than any other year in recorded history
Meanwhile, 18.5 million Americans live in extreme poverty and "5.3 million live in Third World conditions of absolute poverty."
When economic growth indicates failure
For the well-being of most everyone – including the rich – equality is more important than growth.
Caged children and terrified infants: Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee describes ‘acts of indecency’ at...
"So what I saw was a crisis continuing. Not in the making – a crisis continuing."
Accessible housing should be affordable, too
Accessibility is still treated as a luxury rather than as a necessity.