Plague Journal #26: What Future Grandkids Will Ask
Remembering 'The Day the Sun Didn't Rise' and other big moments from the pseudo-apocalypse.
Beware Corporate Covid Propaganda
CEOs say they’re cutting their own pay in solidarity with laid off or hurting workers — only, not really.
What the Flint Water Crisis Did to My Family
Take it from me: You don’t want to go through what we did. Every community deserves water, life, and dignity.
Is the Athletes’ Revolt a Threat to Trump?
Hundreds of professional athletes are now active participants in the most significant wave of an often crushed yet ever breathing “athletic revolution.”
Denying Trump’s Neo-Fascism Endangers Our Ailing Planet
Climate change is an emergency. And so is Trumpism. Getting rid of Trump is a crucial step towards addressing the climate crisis.
How Filling Out Your Census Saves Lives
Taking the census ensures your community gets its fair share of funding — and representation — during the pandemic and beyond.
Gender Reveal Parties Starting Wildfires Is Only Half the Problem
Teach your kids healthy attitudes about gender. And try not to burn down a forest.
Patton and Westy Meet in a Bar: A Play in One Act
To illustrate the scope of the dishonesty in the U.S. military and its implications, I’ve conjured up a conversation between three senior army officers.
Some of the Many Reasons Progressives Don’t Like Joe Biden
There’s truly an enormous amount in the Democrat's record to dislike, but progressives can get much better results fighting Biden than fighting Trump.
America’s Insistence on Prioritizing Empire Over Health
As the wife of a naval officer, I bear witness to the unexpected ways that disasters of all sorts play out among military families.
Plague Journal #25: Laboring for Some Hope
Unemployment is down but still high, the virus is still here but nobody seems to care and the value of unions seems lost. Time to sing!
Trump’s USDA Is Serving Up Cancerous Chicken
Federal regulators recently okayed selling chickens suffering from Avian Leukosis, which produces cancerous tumors.
Trump Really Could Win Again, but Progressives Can Still Stop Him
Four years ago, we warned that Trump could win the presidency. Now, we’re warning again.
How to Get Big Money Out of Politics
It’s difficult to do anything when big money controls our politics and dictates what policies are and aren’t enacted. Here's how to fix this problem.
There Are No Easy Answers for Teaching During a Pandemic
Even though teachers and administrators had the summer to prepare, colleges are still in uncharted territory.