After the Chemical Attack, It’s Time to Get Rid of the ‘Muslim Ban’
Now that he cares about the fate of Syrian children, I hope Trump will open up our country — not bomb theirs.
Money Talks. We Need to Talk Louder.
Liberals and conservatives don’t agree on much, but we all want money out of politics.
A Tax Plan Only a One Percenter Could Love
Instead of helping average working families, Trump’s tax agenda actually targets those already most vulnerable.
The History of Taxes, in One Mega-Rich Family
The Rockefellers saw their wealth slimmed down by taxes—but it grew back.
Under Trump, the U.S. May Now Be Killing More Civilians Than Russia
With mass-casualty events from Raqqa to Mosul, some think the U.S. military is scrapping rules designed to protect innocents.
My Autistic Child Isn’t ‘Diseased’
Instead of trying to “cure” autism, we should focus on creating a friendlier, more respectful environment.
More Americans Are Drowning Financially in Underwater Nation
20% of Americans have zero or negative net worth—and that number is growing.
The GOP Health Plan Would Make the Opioid Crisis Even Worse
States that supported Trump are going to be the hardest hit.
A Movement for ‘Sanctuary Campuses’ Takes Shape
Schools should uphold and protect the right to learn for all of their students — no matter where they were born.
Trump’s Insecurity Budget
Throwing money at the Pentagon while gutting other programs that protect Americans shouldn’t make anyone feel safer.
The White House Budget Proposal Doesn’t Add Up
The president’s budget won’t balance federal spending one bit, but it’ll move a lot of money up to the rich.
The Best Education Our Money Can Buy
Taxpayers are subsidizing the private universities that service America’s rich.
My Novel (Accidentally) Predicted Trump
By the time my dystopian future novel went to print, much of that future had become the present.
There Was Nothing Moderate About Trump’s Speech
The president’s obsession with Muslims and immigrants gives cover to a simmering white nationalist movement at home.
Wall Street Hopes You’ve Forgotten the Crash Already
The most pro-Wall Street White House we’ve ever seen is betting you’ve forgotten the 2008 crash.