Why America needs a national program of paid sick and family leave
America remains the only major industrialized country without a universal paid leave program.
This fourth of July, we need to talk about family separation
My family – like many of yours – is preparing for a holiday weekend spent celebrating our nation’s birthday with friends. I’m...
Elon Musk is hiding the ball again on taxes
Fanboys of the richest person on Earth are spinning bogus tales that swell the Musk fortune and embellish his ‘genius.’
Court halts Texas law on book ratings, upholding freedom in school libraries
In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court blocks a Texas law that aimed to impose ratings on library books, citing constitutional violations and safeguarding the right to free expression.
Tesla delivers record number vehicles amid pandemic doubling third-quarter profits
Third quarter net profit was at $331 million making Tesla on course to turn an annual profit for the first time ever.
American Historical Assoc. votes overwhelmingly to support resolution to oppose Scholasticide in Gaza
We speak to Sherene Seikaly and Barbara Weinstein, two scholars who supported the resolution and helped push for the groundbreaking vote.
A threat to global democracy: How Facebook & surveillance capitalism empower authoritarianism
This is just the latest in a string of controversies surrounding Facebook’s unprecedented influence on democracy in the United States and around the world.
#FamiliesBelongTogether: Sending a clear message to Trump and Republicans in Congress with nationwide protest...
"Time to take it to the next level. What are you willing to risk in this historic moment?"
Faulty intelligence? The curious case of the murdered journalist who wasn’t
There is no question that journalists in Russia (and, for that matter, Ukraine) are under threat.
Native American voting rights take center stage at Standing Rock congressional hearing
In North Dakota, members of Congress will hear testimony about barriers to the ballot box.