The existential threat from the non-stop barrage of right-wing sedition
Long term democratic states are, by any known measure, the great exceptions, not the historic rule.
‘Stop interfering’: Ethiopia’s opportunity after the election
The level of condescension and interference displayed by the U.S. and others has angered many Ethiopians.
The right wing is pumping out critical race theory attacks to boost its propaganda...
“No one deserves the school I went to,” says Celia Gottlieb.
Gottlieb is currently enrolled in Middlebury College and...
The verdict on Republicans? Guilty as charged, on all counts
It has sold its heart and soul to gain power and control.
Why we should change how we talk about nonhuman animals
We wouldn’t say “it” or “that” when referring to humans, so why would we for other sentient individuals?
‘Scheme to defraud’—the perfect legacy of the epic Trump crime wave
Measured by how often he’s been caught, Trump’s ultimate delusion is the fake invulnerability that he irrationally awarded himself.
Why Closing the Digital Divide Will Strengthen America and Help US Workers
With huge disparities in internet access across America, building out the information superhighway will be as essential as modernizing roads and bridges as the nation strives to rebound from the pandemic, grow a more powerful economy and forge a brighter future for all.
Real patriotism on this July 4th
Real patriotism means sacrificing to keep America going.
As republicans stall election reform in the US Senate, democracy comes under greater strain
Both parties are vying to change who votes and how ballots are cast.
Why your Chipotle burrito costs more
Instead of complaining about a so-called “labor shortage,” Republicans ought to be complaining about the shortage of jobs paying a living wage.