‘Hardening’ School Security Is the Wrong Answer
If we are serious about keeping children safe, lawmakers should heed the dozens of school districts across the country that have begun decreasing their reliance on police in schools.
A Five-Alarm Emergency for Democracy
The GOP’s voter suppression laws are working. They need to be stopped before more states adopt them.
We’ll Keep Fighting to Protect Our Bodily Autonomy
Americans oppose overturning Roe by 2 to 1. Speaking up isn’t always easy, but it’s more important than ever.
Saving Democracy by Destroying It
America desperately needs a dose of its own medicine of democracy promotion.
Fossil Fuels Caused the Texas Freeze
The state’s fossil-fuel heavy electric power grid simply couldn’t handle the peak load.
Texas Is Flooded Because Our Democracy Is, Too
Our culture of legalized bribery makes climate disasters more likely, but there’s an alternative.
Statement on Texas Judge’s Ruling Against Trans-inclusive Obama Directive
IPS expert says she’s “sickened and saddened” by a Texas judge’s discriminatory ruling against Obama directive to recognize civil rights of transgender students in U.S public schools.
Why It Matters That Texas Is Fighting Over Plastic Bags
From Raleigh to Austin, state governments are trying to override progressive local legislation.
From Mamie Till to Tarsha Jackson, Mothers Continue the Fight for Juvenile Justice
Emmett Till’s mother brought awareness to America’s failed, racist justice system over 60 years ago. Today, mothers are still at the forefront of the fight for justice for their children and all children.
A Racist Wake-Up Call
After Ahmed Mohamed’s ordeal, there’s no denying that Americans still harbor misguided feelings about Muslims.
A Slick Maneuver
The Iran deal could trigger an end to restrictions on U.S. crude oil exports.
A Crime Against Humanity Sent Me to Harvard
Slavery still shapes our society.
Reproductive Rights Get Gutted Again
Conservative Texas lawmakers aren’t satisfied with the damage they’ve already done.
Muslims Aren’t Cornering the Terrorism Market
What do you call the people responsible for the disasters in Texas and Bangladesh?
The Secessionist Tempest in Texas
There’s a secession drive in a mess of red states that started right here.