Priceless teaching moments from the last five presidencies, especially today’s craziest, most corrosive
Character matters because that’s the best future predictor; career success matters because past is prologue; competence matters because gross negligence is catastrophic.
No U.S. war on North Korea
An optimistic perspective on a scary crisis.
Trump’s incitement of police violence
Arrogance by police often mirrors the stance of individuals above the cops.
Contradictions negate Lady Liberty’s message
Today’s anti-immigration anger is revoking the generous promises we identify with Lady Liberty.
A Harris win cements 2016 as a bizarre, fascistic, anti-status quo outlier. A Trump...
When Harris wins, we remind the world, despite appearances, that uninformed clods who tolerate serial shootings, intolerant fundamentalists, white supremacists, and anti-immigrant pogroms are not in charge.
As climate catastrophe unfolds, small activist victories in UK courts
The future may depend on those who believe this is so and are willing to risk their freedom to address the climate emergency.
Republicans don’t own patriotism
True patriots don’t put loyalty to their political party above their love of America.
How artist cooperatives found new ways to help creative people thrive despite COVID-19
How artist collectives are helping creatives stay afloat during the pandemic.
Is universal basic income part of a just transition?
When you give everyone a chunk of change, does it really change their lives and their communities?
7 not-so-subtle messages Congress is sending with its tax plans
The two tax bills define what’s important to a society. Or more to the point, who’s not important.