Why Our Kids Are Coming in Last Place
New global research links income inequality to the poor fitness of America’s youth.
Trump Was Born on Third Base
The stories politicians tell about their successes matter — including the ones they omit.
Black Youth and Elusive Freedom
As I weep over the death of America’s black men, I remember my brother’s struggle for his freedom against unnecessary police searches.
Clinton’s Surprising Debate Stumble on Trade
Bad trade deals created the social rot Trump is exploiting today. Why does Hillary defend them?
Another For-Profit College Folds
The closure of ITT Tech should be a warning to other educational institutions looking to make a dime at the expense of students.
The Anti-pipeline Movement is Gathering Steam
From Standing Rock North Dakota to Kentucky, residents are fighting big oil and gas.
Presidential Politicians Are All Bark, No Bite on CEO Pay
While candidates are busy ranting about Wall Street’s fat cats, taxpayers are left picking up their billion-dollar tab.
Big Pharma Needs a Cure for its Tax Allergy
Pharmaceutical execs are getting incredibly rich making life-saving medications incredibly expensive.
Another Black Man Left to Die in the Streets
Shooting after shooting, police deny black lives even the most basic human concern that could’ve saved them.
What’s Hiding in Trump’s Tax Returns?
A fair and just tax system is an essential part of our social contract, and nowhere in that contract does it say “billionaires exempt.”
America’s Racial Wealth Divide Is Nothing Short of Shocking
It would take the average black family 228 years to accrue the same amount of wealth that white families have today.
The Sacrifice Muslim Soldier Khan Shouldn’t Have Had To Make
Clinton’s rhetoric on the Muslim world might be friendlier than Trump’s, but her record is much bloodier.
My Mother, Stopped for Driving While Black
When the police pulled their guns on my middle-aged mom, a white motorist pulled up to tell them what a good job they were doing.
Trump’s Trickle-Down Ticket
Donald Trump’s VP pick signals a commitment to slashing taxes for millionaires and cutting services for everyone else.
I Can’t Watch Another Police Killing
Shocking videos will come and go, but systemic police violence will continue regardless of whether we’re watching — and it demands a systemic solution.