John Lewis Stands Up for Human Dignity Once Again
A sit-in by the civil-rights icon on the floor of the House of Representatives is a powerful statement against gun violence.
There’s No More Denying It: Trump Is Openly Racist
The GOP candidate's brouhaha with a Mexican-American judge exposes him as a manic threat to anyone he dislikes.
A House Divided (On Gun Control) Cannot Vacation
This historic protest was demanding what can only be called a meager measure, delaying suspected terrorists from buying guns. What about restoring the assault-weapons ban?
How Bernie Won California: The Official Un-Count
If all votes were created equal and actually tallied, the Golden State would most likely be in Bernie’s pocked.
Bernie Sanders’ Leverage Isn’t Going Anywhere. Deal With It.
We're talking to the representative of a movement, one that could decide the fate of this election and the future of their party.
Con vs. Con
The remainder of the presidential campaign will be characterized by an attempt among liberals to discredit third-party and popular movements. Yet our only hope for change will come by breaking free from the tyranny of the two corporate parties.
The Growing Case for Massive Taxes on the Rich
Society's takers, hoarders, and cheaters just ignore the injustice, and go on avoiding taxes while they blame the less fortunate for their own misfortunes.
A Big Idea for Hillary
The best way to ensure everyday Americans get a fair deal is to make our democracy work again.
Let’s Learn From Australia: Semi-Automatic Weapons Bans Work
We need a ban on semi-automatic guns, which are no more than weapons of mass destruction designed to efficiently kill as many people as possible.
Is There Even an Iota of Courage in the GOP Hierarchy?
The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it's conformity. And, boy, America's Republican leadership is conforming like a pack of lemmings.