Truthout
Op-Ed
It’s Time to Shut the Country Down — and Pay People to Stay Home
It will be hard, but the far side of inaction at this juncture is very nearly unthinkable.
Trump Now Has Free Rein to Cook the Books When It Comes to COVID
If Trump’s brazen action is not thwarted, we could enter this dangerous winter deeper in the dark about COVID’s spread.
The DOJ Has No Reason to Execute the Federally Incarcerated During a Pandemic
The federal government is now killing prisoners after a 17-year hiatus on federal executions.
Republicans Are Afraid to Attend Their Convention But Want Your Kids in School
They want kids back in school to help Trump win in November.
Trump Elevates a Game Show Host’s Views on COVID While Stifling Fauci
Fauci represents science, and science is politically inconvenient for this president.
Abolishing Police Includes Abolishing ICE and Border Protection
To achieve the goal of abolishing police, we need to fight against all fronts of policing power.
Post-Pandemic Education Must Move Beyond Mere Job Training
As education confronts economic crisis and COVID, more training for jobs that can disappear overnight isn't the answer.
Racism of Policing Resulted in the Torture and 18-Year Incarceration of My Son
Taking a stand against racism and police violence must include releasing all survivors of police torture from prison.
Number of Food Insecure Households With Children Doubled From Pre-COVID Levels
Over one-quarter of households with children reported food insecurity in recent weeks.
A Bad Day for Trump Is a Good Day for the Country
The Supreme Court has affirmed that the president of the United States is not above the law. Trump is infuriated.