Smartphones and social media aren’t driving the increase in teen suicide. The real story is far more complicated.
Politics
Get Rid of Non-Disclosure Agreements
NDAs have become the legal workaround for rich people like Donald Trump to prevent exposure of their potential misdeeds.
Trump’s Dangerous Witch Hunt Against the FBI
The president has unleashed a string of attacks on the FBI reminiscent of 1950s-era McCarthyism—and the GOP is largely aiding and abetting his cause.
A Year of ‘Believe Me’s’
As Trump marks his first year in office, here’s a look back at the predictions that “the Donald” himself personally affirmed would happen under his leadership.
Give Noncitizens the Right to Vote
It’s not as crazy as it sounds.
Donald Trump Isn’t the First Leader With a Personality Cult
White House staffers create an over-the-top image of Trump that is plainly at odds with reality. It’s eerily similar to the cult of Joseph Stalin.
There’s No More Hedging About Whether Trump Is a Racist
For too long, the press has avoided stating what has been obvious for years.
President Trump’s Schizophrenic National Security Strategy
The document, mandated by Congress, is a hodgepodge of incongruities and contradictions.
The GOP Only Selectively Cares About States’ Rights
The Trump presidency has shown how easily Republicans will abandon their commitment to federalism when they don’t find it politically advantageous.
All Politics Is Local
Solving our national democratic crisis has to begin at the local level, where the connection between participation and impact is most immediate.
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Successes of Philanthropy
