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Inequality
A Return to “Normal” Under Biden Is Not Good Enough. We Must Demand More.
From birth, the “normality” of capitalism is forced upon us. Let’s rebut the idea that it’s OK to live in oppression.
Billionaires Win and We Lose at Pandemic Super Bowl 2021
Even in a pandemic, 64 billionaires have seen incredible gains from the major league sports teams they own.
Budget Chair Sanders Wants to Use Reconciliation to “Protect Ordinary People”
During the Trump administration, the GOP used the same procedure to pass major tax cuts for the rich.
Fixating on Pandemic “Learning Loss” Undermines the Need to Transform Education
Systemic change requires that students, families and teachers collectively serve as designers of education.
Spouses of Leaders Receive COVID Vaccine While the Vulnerable Wait
The early vaccinations of political spouses spurred outrage on social media.
Democracy Will Never Be Delivered From Above. It Must Be Built From Below.
The only way to fight against systemic corruption is to set up a counterpower through direct democracy.
Inclusive Vaccine Trials Are Vital, But Let’s Not Boost Biological Views of Race
Conducting inclusive vaccine trials helps build trust, but narratives around them must not entrench scientific racism.
When Black Movements Win, Everybody But the 1 Percent Wins
All workers should join the Black freedom struggle, not just as “allies” but as partners in rebellion.
Congressional Progressives Aim for Much More Than Most Recent COVID Deal
Congress and the Biden administration will need to use every tool in the toolbox to combat the challenges of our time.
As COVID Rages, We Are Experiencing Mass Abandonment Amid Abundance
The human and economic toll has been anything but equal across society.