Let’s not neglect the alpha creep
If the righteous pursuers of Harvey Weinstein care about the women who swear he violated them, then they must hold Trump answerable, too.
How to wipe out Puerto Rico’s debt without hurting bondholders
If our legislators and central bankers can find trillions of dollars to bail out Wall Street banks, they can find the money to help an American territory suffering the worst humanitarian crisis in its history.
Despite setbacks, the democracy movement is gaining power
A new book outlines how the superrich have worked to undermine our country, and what we can do to fight back.
We are Luddites
"THE ROBOTS ARE COMING! THE ROBOTS ARE COMING! ... EEK! THEY'RE ALREADY HERE!"
Betsy DeVos’s attack on public education is just beginning
Devos continues to ignore key issues like racial integration of schools or rectify the harms of segregation.
Trump lies as global warming’s victims die
The Trump administration's lies about climate change are having real impacts today.
One-third of Americans can’t afford food, housing or health care
The wide range of scores reflect the growing wealth gap in America.
Elon Musk is not the hero Puerto Rico needs
The island needs a revamped electric grid and fast, but privatization is not the answer.
31 progressive candidates seek to upend the democratic establishment in upcoming Ohio elections
Yes We Can’s odds of uprooting the Democratic establishment are a long shot, but winning this year is not necessarily the goal.
Texas activists combine social media with old-school tactics to resist conservative agenda
Intersectional movements are helping the left gain ground, not just play defense.