Americans of every race deserve a fair shot. Affirmative action provides one.
Far too many are denied this chance simply because of the color of their skin.
The Climate Legacy of the British Empire
As the global media obsessed over the royal succession, one-third of Pakistan, a former British colony, was underwater.
Overturning Roe Will Lead to a Human Rights Crisis for All Americans
Generations have fought for the constitutional rights to privacy and bodily autonomy. We must protect them.
Clarence Thomas’ Conflicts Put Our Whole Constitutional System at Risk
Federal law requires Supreme Court justices to recuse themselves from cases in which their “impartiality might reasonably be questioned.”
3 villains that made 2021 hard — and 3 heroes that made it better
If you know where to look, there’s also a lot to be hopeful about. Here are a few villains that shaped 2021 for the worse — and a few heroes worth rooting for.
Democrats Need to Protect Democracy — And Pass Their Own Agenda
The 2022 elections are still a year away, but all signs point to trouble for Democrats.
Bush Was a Disaster – Only Trump Looks Worse by Comparison
More than 140 historians ranked past American presidents. If not for Trump, Bush’s ranking would have nosedived.
Does Our Tax System Benefit the Rich on Purpose?
It’s a complicated question. But as a tax attorney, I believe firmly that the flaws are intentional.
Ben & Jerry’s Is Carrying on a Proud Tradition of Boycotts for Human Rights
Pulling out of Israel’s illegal settlements, encouraged by a petition campaign in their home state of Vermont, is consistent with their history — and U.S. public opinion.
The Court’s Already Packed. The Question Is How to Fix It.
Biden is lukewarm about expanding the Supreme Court, and Nancy Pelosi says she won’t schedule a vote on it. Still, Republicans are fuming.
If We Don’t Expand Our Democracy Now, We’ll Lose It
If we don’t expand our democracy now, we might lose it for generations to come.
Cleaner Energy is Coming. The Public Needs to Own It.
A future where the people that consume energy are the primary owners and decision-makers of that energy infrastructure is possible.
The Pitfalls of a ‘National Security’ Approach to Climate
As we saw in Texas, climate change is a major security risk. But it’s not the kind the military is well equipped to handle.
U.S. Taxpayer Dollars Should Support Vaccine Equality, Not Vaccine Apartheid
Let’s spend less on supporting vaccine apartheid abroad, and more on ending it at home.
Biden Should Build on Bipartisan Support for Hiking the Minimum Wage and Taxing the Rich
Despite our sharp divisions, a majority of Americans are united behind many policies to combat poverty and reduce inequality.