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.
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.
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.’
Not as simple as 1, 2, 3: Humanity has a surprisingly diverse understanding of...
Language plays an important role in understanding the concept of numbers.
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.
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...
Cost of living on the rise across US and child care costs reflect that
"As rents and child care costs march steadily higher, keeping up with these rising costs may be one of many factors keeping parents up at night."
Ari Berman: GOP docs prove Census citizenship question is about preserving white political power
This undercount could affect everything from the redrawing of congressional maps to the allocation of federal funding.
Cold-War-Style Propaganda Posing as News at the New York Times
The Times has written a lot of verbiage about the controversial Keystone XL pipeline along with being a shameless promoter of war. Have we reached a nadir in journalism here in the U.S.?
7 ways 2020 has exposed America
We need to reimagine a political and economic system that values humanity and builds prosperity for every American. Let’s get to work.