Donald Trump’s climate change denial ignites grassroots resistance
The resistance is real, strong and growing, and that cannot be denied.
An acid test for the self-righteous right
The fate of a suspected pedophile Senate nominee is now an acid test of Republican morality.
The growth of popular democracy
Democracy has been hijacked by "the economy" – twinned with capitalism and the "free market," and corrupted thereby.
Hidden costs of militarism: Climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss
The country’s military is the biggest user of fossil fuels on the planet.
In steep decline: Body blows to America’s vaunted, quality higher education
Once the world’s best, U.S. higher education staggers, with no easy fixes.
Why We Need Democratic Socialism to Fix Our Educational System
Children aren't products to be bought and sold. The profit motive should end at the front door of the public school.
The Curse of Incumbency (And Death of Democracy?)
There's still a chance we can fix it, that it isn't too late. As voters, we have to wake up and do our part to awaken others to the crisis we're facing in this country.
How Far Will Americans Take Anti-Muslim Hate?
At a time when the Alt-Right is boasting of being a Trump constituency, it should be remembered that the white far right kills far more Americans in terrorist attacks, but no one discriminates against white people on that basis.
Why We’re All Becoming Independent Contractors
The most significant legal trend in the American workforce is “independent contractors,” which lessens companies' costs of having full-time employees. But is the trend contributing directly to low pay, irregular hours and job insecurity?
Which ‘Senior Official’ Smeared Hillary Clinton?
There is lingering suspicion on exactly who told reporters that Hillary Clinton's emails, which weren't classified, but should have been, were a matter for criminal investigation. Who could it be?