Biden Keeps Making Excuses on Student Debt Relief
Canceling $50,000 of student debt would help 36 million people.
Why Napping is So Damn Great
Napping is healthy for you! Now, if only capitalism got the memo…
No, Windmills Did Not Cause Texas’s Energy Crisis
Texas’s energy grid is particularly bad because of deregulation. Thanks, capitalism.
An Indigenous Activist’s Message for Biden: Prioritize Us.
Here are three ways President Biden can give Native communities their due.
Texas is Freezing. People are Stepping Up to Help.
Texas’s government failed to adequately prepare for extreme weather. Now the state’s most vulnerable are paying the price.
Netflix’s ‘Night Stalker’ is Cop-aganda With Diversity
‘Night Stalker’ wants to be a different kind of cop show. It’s not.
When Police are the Intruders
A Black woman in Florida could face life in prison for shooting an officer who was raiding her home.
The Legacy of a Chicago Teacher’s Union Leader
Karen Lewis, the founder of nationwide teacher’s strikes, has died.
A Life and Death Struggle in India
Vijay Prashad breaks down how farmers in India organized the largest general strike in world history.
Deb Haaland is the Real Deal
Haaland’s nomination is more than for diversity. It’s a chance to reprioritize Indian Country.
AOC Calls for Accountability After Trauma of Capitol Riots
Unity and healing are meaningless without accountability.
U.S. Policing is a Global Problem
Violent policing is a U.S. tradition — and one of its most notable exports.
How the GameStop Crisis Will End
The company’s boom will probably still be a bust for the average investor.
$10,000 in Loan Forgiveness Isn’t Enough
President Biden’s proposal on student debt relief doesn’t even begin to address the problem.
Biden’s Executive Orders Sound Promising. Activists are Skeptical.
Biden pledged to embrace immigration reform, but his track record says otherwise.
Journalists Can’t Take a Break Under Biden
After Biden’s inauguration, we’re already hearing cries bemoaning how “boring” 2021 will be.
Weed, Wages and Waste: 2021's Hottest New Legislation
We’ve rounded up new progressive laws that went into effect this month, from affordable health care to higher minimum wages.