Why a 100 Woman Pilgrimage for Immigration Reform Matters
The one hundred mile trek was meant to amplify the pope’s message: globalization of migration requires a globalization of charity and cooperation.
Pope Francis and the Pain of Prisoners
The pontiff had compassionate words for the incarcerated. Will that message be heard by those paid to oversee their safety and security?
Mending Our Welcome Mat
This nation of immigrants should shelter more Syrian refugees.
Nuts to First Class
The growing class divide on airplanes feels a lot like America’s.
The GOP’s Can’t-do Attitude
Refusing to address climate change could drown Florida.
A Racist Wake-Up Call
After Ahmed Mohamed’s ordeal, there’s no denying that Americans still harbor misguided feelings about Muslims.
The Insult Generator
Donald Trump ought to give a Jewish custom a shot.
Mitch McConnell’s War on Iran — and Boeing?
The only people who get hurt if Congress slaps new trade sanctions on Iran are U.S. aviation companies.
Georgia’s Educational Neglect
Some schools are still separate and unequal when it comes to students with disabilities.
Hurricane Francis
The People’s Pope will shake up Washington before addressing the UN General Assembly and meeting with prisoners.
Pensions Powered by Climate Change
Fossil fuel executives have gained financial security while leaving everyone else behind.
Greening America’s Energy Workforce
The solar and wind industries are generating new jobs as fossil fuel companies fire thousands of workers.
Scapegoating Immigrants Isn’t the Answer
Routine traffic stops shouldn’t rip families apart.
Byline Inequality Matters
The editorial service I run has gotten less male but remains too pale.
Do the Rich Rule America?
Our campaign finance system isn’t just sending us toward a new Gilded Age — it’s a new Platinum Age.