The Real Danger Behind Facebook’s Data Breach
The social media giant preaches “connection” as its ultimate goal, but we can’t forget that it has only ever been in business for itself.
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The Rule of Law Is on Life Support
In our Divided States, justice is unjust, government agencies are corroded, and the Executive Branch is untouchable. This is not what democracy looks like.
There’s Nothing More American Than a Protest
The constitutional scholar and author of 'The Bill of Rights: A User's Guide' reflects on the legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer and the way social movements of today reflect the history—and necessity—of civic activism.
Trump Is Now Going After Legal Immigrants and Children
The right to legal counsel is a benchmark of the U.S. Constitution. But try telling that to this administration.
Why Does Trump Want to Punish America?
The administration's proposal would not only hurt scientific progress, education, and already-struggling communities, it also undermines the very idea of democracy.
The Unbearable Cruelty of the Trump Budget
Social programs are among the biggest casualties in a budget that proposes to skim billions from programs that serve the nation’s most vulnerable.
We No Longer Have a “Consumer” Finance Protection Bureau
Under the Trump administration, the agency formed to protect citizens from predatory banks is defiantly cheating consumers to provide security for their corporate interests.
Who’s Fighting for Fair Labor Laws?
Without regulation, employers of hourly and part-time workers can create impossible environments for their employees. These organizations are fighting to make dignity and stability a right for all.
Wait, Did Trump Just Call For a Purge?
The State of the Union address was so horrifying you may have missed 45's call to give federal agency heads absolute authority over hiring … and firing. Yeah, that's not how democracy works.