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Op-Ed
Texas’s Power Woes Are Just the Latest Reminder of the Danger of Privatization
Communities across the country are organizing against private interests to take control of their energy systems.
From Banning Books to Burning Them, the Right Is Threatening Education
The cathedral silence of libraries is being replaced with the sound of furious screaming and the smell of burned pages.
Lies About Ukraine Conflict Are Standing in the Way of a Peaceful Resolution
Narratives around the Ukraine conflict, propagated by Western governments and the mainstream media, are truly Orwellian.
Investigations Into Trump Are Good News, But Won’t Rid Us of Trumpism
There are currently at least 19 legal actions against Donald Trump.
A Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Destabilize Russia’s Political Order
Polls suggest that a large-scale war with Ukraine would not be popular among Russians.
Mitch McConnell Is Now at Odds With Trump. That Doesn’t Mean Mitch Is Good.
The enemies of our enemies aren't always our friends. Case in point: McConnell's stealth battle against Trump.
I’m Craving the Sweetness of Ancestral Love on Valentine’s Day
Because of the pandemic, I don’t even remember the last time I kissed an elder.
“Dry” Month Campaigns May Reinforce Harmful Stereotypes About Substance Use
Treating abstinence as a mere choice or moral victory perpetuates harmful ideas about alcohol and drug use.
Defeating Vaccine Apartheid Will Require Unions That Fight Global Inequality
If labor truly believes that “an injury to one is an injury to all,” it must build support for global vaccination.
Most Mega-Corporations’ Net-Zero Pledges Are Hollow, Report Finds
The world’s largest corporations are perfecting the art of green spin amid looming climate catastrophe.