Hurricane Harvey isn’t a “natural” disaster. Politics created the chaos
Don’t blame climate change for Houston’s vulnerability. A hurricane need not become a disaster.
The Billionaire Oligarchs Don’t Give Out Bread Anymore, but They Gleefully Supply Circuses
Oligarchs keep the mind of the public off important crises while making money off of higher viewership of their diverting media.
Politicians and sexual aggression
With the sort of voting power women have, it seems strange that they haven’t forced both major political parties to deal with the problem.
Learning to Claim Our Victories
Sometimes I think the politically engaged life is like surfing.
‘House Democrats must not delay’: Progressives, 2020 contenders demand Kavanaugh impeachment amid new sexual...
"Confirmation is not exoneration. Like the man who appointed him, Kavanaugh should be impeached," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
For Those Who Don’t Want to Vote for the Lesser of Two Evils
Ranked-choice voting is catching on, and Maine might become the first state to help citizens vote for candidates they actually want.
Republican contradictions
Is it the anti-government nihilist position or the fascist position?
The US is ‘out of step’ on primate research with the rest of the...
While the European Union votes to phase out animal research, the United States wants more.
Election law security and social media influences
Stringent election security is essential to maintain the integrity of our democracy.
A plan to end poverty in the United States
A new congressional resolution asserts it’s not only possible to end poverty, but morally necessary.