THE DEBATE
America Is Headed in the Wrong Direction
This year, America's July 4th Independence Day comes on the heels of a Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action.
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America Is Worth Celebrating
July 4 is a big day as Americans will soon celebrate our nation's 247th birthday, honoring a document that changed history: the Declaration of Independence.
This Supreme Court Is a Rubber Stamp on Extremism
The U.S Supreme Court has made life harder for millions of Americans to get health care and for LGBTQ+ Americans to live free of discrimination.
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Don't Believe the Headlines: This Court is Very 'Normal'
What makes this Supreme Court different from virtually any other national political or cultural institution is simple: It is not entirely dominated by Leftists.
A GOP Proposal To Actually Address the Student Loan Crisis
The heavy burden of debt is affecting Americans of all ages. But it's especially hurting young people just starting out.
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Student Loans Are a Massive Problem. Only the Left Has the Answer
If the Republican Party believes in the freedom they purport to, they have an opportunity to push public policy in a way that helps working people.
Justice Roberts Chose Colorblindness Over the Constitution
George Floyd's murder unleashed global calls for racial justice. Millions marched against racism in America. Today, six rightwing Justices made things worse.
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Affirmative Action Is Finally Dead. It's Time for Real Equality
The biggest problem with affirmative action is that it is anti-equality. While the intentions were good, it promotes a different set of standards based on race.
The Democrats Shouldn't Ditch Joe Biden—They Should Replace Kamala Harris
The Democrats shouldn't replace President Biden; they should replace Vice President Kamala Harris, who is even more unpopular.
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The Real Reason the Haters Want to Dump VP Kamala Harris
From all the attention these poll numbers are getting, you would think that Harris is uniquely unpopular. That's an assumption that deserves another look.
Enough Gaslighting. We Absolutely Need to Know Where COVID Came From
We have to solve this mystery, not just so that any negligent actors who caused the disaster are held responsible, but to save the millions of future lives.
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The Origin of COVID-19 Does Not Matter
Further efforts to determine the origins of the virus will offer nothing to improve public health.
What Makes 5 Lives More Valuable Than 750? Lots of Money
The total amount of money spent to find the Titan is yet to be revealed, but bets can be made that the price tag will be high.
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Don't Turn the Titanic Submersible Tragedy Into Fodder for Class Warfare
Don't cheapen the lives lost in these tragedies by using them to score points in pursuit of a political agenda.
A Pardon for Trump Would Be a Betrayal of Biden's Base
If Biden were to pardon Trump, it would be seen as a promise made and not kept by many Democrats.
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President Biden: Pardon Trump. It's What's Best for The Nation
Pardoning Trump might not be the most comfortable development and could cause other issues. But it's the best of a series of bad options for our nation going forward.
No, Russia Is Not Committing Genocide in Ukraine
The West should take war crimes and allegations of genocide seriously
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It's Time to Call Russia's War Against Ukraine What It Is: a Genocide
As floodwaters rose in Ukraine, Russia true intent became ever more clear.
Time for a Hard Break From China
For a fleeting moment in early 2023, the United States appeared to be getting serious about China.
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We Can Have Peace in East Asia Through Regional Prosperity
The realization of great visions begins with baby steps.
Sorry MAGA: If Hunter's Name Wasn't Biden, He'd Never Have Been Charged
The summer will be filled with conspiracy theories dressed up as Congressional hearings. I'm sure the illegally obtained laptop will have a prominent role too.
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Hunter Biden Got a Sweetheart Deal and Everyone Knows It
The DOJ gave Hunter Biden VIP service. But even worse is the fact that no one seems interested in getting to the bottom of the Biden family corruption.
Hunter Biden Got a Sweetheart Deal and Everyone Knows It
The DOJ gave Hunter Biden VIP service. But even worse is the fact that no one seems interested in getting to the bottom of the Biden family corruption.
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Sorry MAGA: If Hunter's Name Wasn't Biden, He'd Never Have Been Charged
The summer will be filled with conspiracy theories dressed up as Congressional hearings. I'm sure the illegally obtained laptop will have a prominent role too.
Free College Will Only Deepen the Class Divide
Free college only deepens the class divide, perpetuating the belief that you need a college degree to be productive and provide insight as an employee.
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We're Funding Wars Instead of Education. Only the Rich Get Educated
Americans can't have nice things because our tax dollars feed the war machine. This has always been war pigs vs. poor kids, not neighbor vs. neighbor.
Fighting Climate Change Is Part of Fighting for Climate Justice
Climate justice is the intersection of the climate crisis, social justice, and environmental justice, and must be addressed simultaneously with an inclusive and sustainable climate justice movement.
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Climate Activism—Not Climate Change—Is the Real Racist Force.
A movement that often talks about "genocide by the global North" remains silent on the genocide that their environmental extremism will cause in Africa.
Drag Is Never Appropriate for Kids
Some cultural experiences are simply meant for adults and drag is one of them. They are not clowns or cartoon characters.
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Yes, Some Drag Is Explicit. But a Lot of It Is Family Friendly
Fans of freedom should be fans of drag, for drag is, at its core, a celebration of freedom.
No, We're Not Heading to a Recession, Despite What the Pundits Say
Whenever the next recession hits, it promises to be short-lived. One more Fed hike of 25 basis points or a prolonged pause won't change that reality one iota.
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It's Starting To Look Like 2008 All Over Again
Surveying the current economic landscape, it would take something resembling a miracle to pull the economy out of its current stagnation and avoid a recession.
Prosecuting Donald Trump Only Makes Him More Popular
Trump is resilient. Every day, he luxuriates in free publicity generously provided by all major media outlets.
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Trump Deserves to Live Out His Life in Prison. Here's Why
There are so many investigations closing in on him that there might need to be an interagency summit to determine where Trump goes to prison and for which crimes.
Trump Deserves to Live Out His Life in Prison. Here's Why
There are so many investigations closing in on him that there might need to be an interagency summit to determine where Trump goes to prison and for which crimes.
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Prosecuting Donald Trump Only Makes Him More Popular
Trump is resilient. Every day, he luxuriates in free publicity generously provided by all major media outlets.
Trump Deserves to Live Out His Life in Prison. Here's Why
There are so many investigations closing in on him that there might need to be an interagency summit to determine where Trump goes to prison and for which crimes.
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The Most Dangerous Indictment in History
This moment portends a massive change in the norms of this nation that all Americans who care about the neutral rule of law should pay close attention to.
Biden Is the President America Needs
President Joe Biden has delivered exactly what America needed after the non-stop drama of the Trump administration.
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The Left Has No Good Choices for 2024
The fact is that after Bernie's last campaign, the national progressive Left has found itself unmoored.