The Trouble with Trump’s ‘Alternative Facts’
If Trump can sell a plain-as-day lie about his inauguration crowd, he can lie about anything — including things that hurt his own supporters.
Health Care Repeal Is a Stealth Tax Break for Millionaires
If Obama’s health law is reversed, taxes will go down for the rich and up for the poor, while millions lose coverage.
Paid Family Leave Comes to D.C.
While official Washington digs in against paid leave, locals in the nation’s capital helped win one of the country’s most generous family and medical leave plans.
For Black Americans, MLK’s Dream Still Isn’t Reality
Housing was a key part of King’s vision for economic justice, but most black Americans don’t own homes.
Reducing Inequality in the Trump Era
With Washington looking hopeless, it’s up to local communities to close the gap between the richest and the rest.
Calling Working People of All Colors
The economic concerns of the white working class and people of color are more alike than different.
The Pentagon’s $125 Billion Cover-up
The brass asked for a report on eliminating waste. When investigators found some, the military buried it.
The Irony of the CIA’s Russia-Trump Story
During the Cold War, the CIA did just the kind of meddling in foreign elections it’s accusing Russia of doing today — and more.
Who Voted for Wall Street?
Trump railed against Wall Street bankers on the campaign trail. Now they’re joining his administration.
Black Girls Are Criminalized for Choosing Survival
Our legal system has failed to protect young girls’ right to self defense.
Bipartisan Unity in a Deep Red State
A politically diverse coalition fighting predatory lenders in South Dakota offers hope for all of us in a divisive time.
Building a New Populism in the Era of Trump
With a little good faith, liberals and conservatives can work together to tackle the real issues putting the American Dream out of reach.
In Bleak Times, This City Is an Example for the World
Portland, Oregon could teach the world a thing or two about climate laws that count.
Eight Ways to Strengthen Our Democracy Beyond Voting
The strength of our civic life depends on what we do outside elections.
New President Must Make Tax Reform a Top Priority
After the election, we need to focus on forcing the next president to address inequality and fix our upside down tax code.