What the Inauguration Meant to Me, as an Abuse Survivor
I was unexpectedly emotional watching the Biden-Harris inauguration. Then I remembered the last time I felt so bowled over by basic decency.
Donald Trump
How Nonviolent Activists Helped Oppose the Coup
Activists prepared for months, expecting Trump to steal the election. They were right, and he failed.
Was Impeaching President Trump “Pointless Revenge”?
Not if it sends a message to future presidents.
From Nazism to Democracy: Lessons from Germany
The U.S. finds itself in a different place and time than postwar Germany, but the challenge is similar.
From Anxiety to Authoritarianism
The human “fight or flight” response gives demagogues like Trump a tool for political manipulation. But we could replace oppression with a system of care.
Opinion | Republicans | GOP | Impeachment | White Supremacy | Joe Biden | U.S. Capitol | Insurrection
This Insurrection Demands Justice
We can’t afford to wait 13 days until Trump is gone. The time to act is now.
This Is America
This country was founded on violence and desecration. If you want it to be better, prove it.
President Trump, My Father, and the American Love of Patriarchal Violence
I managed to rebuild my sense of self and safety starting the day I ran away from my father—only to then watch “him” win the White House in the guise of Donald Trump.
The Next Challenge: Keeping the Nation Together
No matter who wins the election, the results were not the repudiation of Trump's racism, authoritarianism, and corruption that America needed.
Opinion | Election 2020 | Voter Suppression | COVID-19 | Electoral College | Joe Biden | 2020 Election
In This Election, We Can’t Let Down Our Guard
There are some positive signs, but otherwise this is still the biggest trash fire of an election since… well, since 2016.
Why Trump’s Health Care Move Is an Empty Promise
Trump’s executive order can’t replace the protections and systems in the Affordable Care Act.
Trump Gets Socialized Health Care. What About the Rest of Us?
The president has free access to the best medical care in the world. There’s no reason why the rest of America shouldn’t get what their taxes pay for.
How to Stop a Coup
While keeping people focused on a strong, robust election process is a must, we also must prepare for the worst.
Can We Undo Trump’s Environmental Damage?
American climate policy can be salvaged, but environmentalists say action has to be swift and sweeping.
Where the Post Office Goes, So Goes America
Trump’s war on the post office is primarily about cheating to win re-election. But it’s also part of the Republican Party’s long-term plan to destroy government.
Biden Still Needs to Earn Our Vote
Earning the vote of Black American voters requires acknowledgment of our issues and proposed solutions in front of every audience—not just those flooded with Black faces. Without it, Trump can win.
SCOTUS: Trump Is Not Above the Law
We still likely won’t see his tax returns before the election, but the rule of law scored a win today.
Can We Rebuild the Country After Trump?
No system is perfect, but there are many others around the world that do better than ours. We should follow their examples.
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