Making America meaner
A president contributes to setting the norms of our society. Trump is setting them at a new low.
Why Trumpcare is giving Senate Republicans heartburn
Senate Republicans won’t get near a single payer. So they’ll have to strengthen the Affordable Care Act.
What is worse than being poor?
What's the matter with school boards and lawmakers who are either allowing or directly causing this abuse?
Let the media coverage of Manchester victims be a model for all young victims...
“These terrorist attacks are not confined to Europe. They take place every single day in Iraq, in Syria, in Afghanistan, in Pakistan and Yemen, Bahrain.”
Upstate New York Trump voters hit hard in President’s proposed 2018 budget
Beware the supporter scorned.
Using lunch to punish the poor
Nearly half of American school districts shame and stigmatize kids whose parents can't afford school lunches.
Trump’s apology tour
Trump's version of making up with Muslims apparently involves selling $110 billion worth of arms to the most reactionary Muslim country on the planet.
Trump’s cruel and deviant budget
Trump’s budget celebrates a cruel and virulent form of individualism – much like Trump himself.
They’re talking a better game, but will the Democrats fight?
Although it may make some conflict-avoidant Democrats uncomfortable to admit it, they – and all of us – have a war to win.
What a wonderful world
A system produces leaders who reflect the dominant values of its components.