When millions rallied in defense of Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel—giants of late-night television whose dismissal or censorship loomed—the outcry was swift and effective. Their platforms were preserved, at least for now. But for countless lesser-known writers, columnists, and community truth-tellers, censorship has long been the silent norm, and under the shadow of Trumpism, it threatens to grow more suffocating.

We can build a politics rooted in our shared concern for our children. We can refuse to let race be used to divide the working class, as it so often is, and instead invest in a future where every child — rural or urban, Black or White — gets a real chance at success.

Over several months, the Trump Administration has pressed the Federal Reserve, the nation’s central bank, to lower interest rates as a cure for the nation’s ailing economy. Those efforts …

I’m going to do something right now that your president, and his MAGA Republicans in your state legislature, would prefer I didn’t. In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me if, after …

For those of us who are not living in poverty, we may not fully understand the plight suffered by those who are poor. Unless we have been there ourselves, we cannot understand life and survival …

“The status quo has failed. We cannot police our way out of crime. We have to invest in people, prevention and healing.” — Brandon Scott,  Baltimore Mayor …

Four presidential elections have passed since Barack Obama won the presidency in 2008, and we are still experiencing the backlash from his first election. As a U.S. senator from Illinois, Obama rose …

The dystopian man who lives in the House that Enslaved People Built campaigned that he would reduce inflation (not), eliminate “fraud waste and abuse” and address immigration issues …

They may not be making as much noise as the extremists who boycott LGBTQ + inclusive brands, but communities of color are quietly flexing their economic muscle against companies who abandon …

Earlier this week, groups protesting the current administration’s stance on civil and human rights held a “Good Trouble Lives On” Day of Action, honoring the fifth anniversary of …

We are at a crossroads: We can double down on denial and let superstorms, heatwaves, droughts, floods, and fires determine our fate. Or we can lead – with science, resilience, courage, and a recommitment to our values.

The forced resignation of James E. Ryan as president of the University of Virginia at the hands of the Trump administration marks a dangerous precedent for American higher education. The federal …

With an intimidated Congressional majority unwilling to stand up to even the most egregious actions by the Trump administration, it falls to the courts to protect the rights of vulnerable Americans. …

Douglas Turner Ward (1930-2021) wrote a searing play, Days of Absence that depicted the way life might be like in a small southern town where all of the Black folks disappeared. Predictably, White …

According to the National Association of Home Builders, nearly 75 percent of families – 100.6 million households – cannot afford a median priced new home in 2025. With a price tag of …

There is no poor, working- or middle-class adult in America whose life has not been touched by either Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal or Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society. Roosevelt’s …

“The bread that is cast upon these waters will surely return many thousandfold. What a sense of achievement, and what great pride, and how happy that will make all of us who love America feel …

In many corners of the world, America is seen and respected as the greatest nation in the world. That level of respect doesn’t come only from being a nuclear or military power. Nor does it only …

Critical thinking has taken a leave of absence.  Reality is unreal.  History is inverted, so the villains become the victims, and the victims the villains.  Shakespeare captured it in …

In the first 100 days of the current Trump Administration term, more than 250,000 federal employees have had their jobs cut, planned to be cut, or have taken a buyout, according to a recent New York Times tally

The first 100 days of President Trump’s second administration have been an unrelenting assault on civil rights, civil liberties, economic justice, the constitutional separation of powers and …

His Holiness Pope Francis made his transition on the morning after Easter Sunday, after he delivered an Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, and after he toured St. …

My childhood growing up in Pacific Grove, California was blessed with the kind of exposure to and immersion in nature that all kids deserve. We played among towering redwood trees that seemed to …

In 2024, four women held the rank of four-star general or admiral. One year later, in 2025, there are none. This is just one example of how individuals and groups who believe in social equity and …

Defend the Department of Education — Our children ’ s future depends on it By Marc Morial. Esq. President Carter’s words, upon signing the bill to create the U.S. …