Opinions
The United States of Business Appeasement
President Obama says America shouldn’t be in a race to the bottom. And while we’re unfortunately winning that race, he’s right.
Posted Thursday, September 15, 2011 in Opinions by Shay O'Reilly
Commentary: Jobs Plan Good for Students, Young Americans
The American Jobs Act has a number of proposals that would benefit young Americans—both the unemployed and the working.
Posted Friday, September 9, 2011 in Opinions by Emily Crockett
With Congress in Gridlock, Obama Should Raise the Debt Ceiling Himself
Obama needs to heed President Clinton’s advice and invoke the Fourteenth Amendment in order to unilaterally increase the debt ceiling.
Posted Friday, July 29, 2011 in Opinions by Jeffrey Boxer
Obama’s LGBT Support a Stark Contrast to Past Presidents
There’s still lots to be done, but there’s been some incredible movement in just 30 months.
Posted Wednesday, July 20, 2011 in Opinions by Dahlia Grossman-Heinze
DeSean Jackson’s Anti-Gay Slur Defended by Radio Host
Sirius should call on shock jock “Rude Jude” to apologize.
Posted Monday, July 18, 2011 in Opinions by Jeffrey Boxer
Debt-Limit Negotiations Aren’t Just About the Elderly
Budget negotiations may cost young people our futures. Of course we’re paying attention.
Posted Wednesday, July 13, 2011 in Opinions by Angela Peoples
Happy 26th Amendment Day! Enjoy It While It Lasts
40 years ago, 18-year-olds got the right to vote. Today those rights are under attack by Voter ID laws.
Posted Friday, July 1, 2011 in Opinions by Jalisa Whitley
Nepal’s Landmine Removal Efforts Should be Modeled Worldwide
An important step in the fight against landmines was taken earlier this week, as the United Nations declared Nepal to be landmine-free.
Posted Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in Opinions by Jeffrey Boxer
Canuck Fans Embarrass Their City in Hockey Riots
As soon as the buzzer signaled the end of the game, Vancouverites took to the streets in droves, causing chaos and destruction throughout the city.
Posted Friday, June 17, 2011 in Opinions by Jeffrey Boxer
85 Percent of Millenials Support Interracial Marriage
But it’s not much of a surprise, is it?
Posted Thursday, May 19, 2011 in Opinions by Shani Hilton
Graduating Seniors Are About to Leap Out Into the Great Recession’s Job Abyss
Almost a quarter of high school grads who aren’t in college—22.5 percent—are jobless. It’s even worse if you’re black or Latino.
Posted Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in Opinions by Liz Shuler
Targeting Unions Is a Big Mistake
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker may just have reinvigorated progressives in a way they couldn’t do themselves.
Posted Monday, March 14, 2011 in Opinions by Simeon Talley
Conservatives Hate Job Growth, No Two Ways About It
The labor market is recovering, but no thanks to conservatives, who are doing all they can to depress employment.
Posted Friday, March 4, 2011 in Opinions by Mikhail Zinshteyn
Daily Show’s Camel Gaffe Isn’t Just About Animals
It’s also about bad reporting.
Posted Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in Opinions by George Warner
On Education, A President We Can Trust
There are problems with the budget, but the president’s commitment to education is clear.
Posted Friday, February 18, 2011 in Reporting & Opinions by Mikhail Zinshteyn
Obama’s Budget Compromise and the Death of Ideology
Obama has set aside liberal principles in order to “win the future.”
Posted Thursday, February 17, 2011 in Opinions by George Warner
Let Teens Vote
A Washington state senator proposes a bill that would extend voting rights to high school students.
Posted Wednesday, February 16, 2011 in Opinions by Nicolas Mendoza
Progressive Messaging Is Off Point Without Strong Labor Movement
Without a strong labor movement progressives have an increasingly difficult time staying on message.
Posted Thursday, February 10, 2011 in Opinions by Mikhail Zinshteyn
The Tenthers Are Coming—And They Don’t Want You To Go To College
Some new (and old) members of Congress are taking a radical view of the Constitution that would eliminate federal funding for education.
Posted Monday, February 7, 2011 in Opinions by Ian Millhiser
Understanding the Elements of Nationalism in Egypt
To understand what’s happening in Egypt, take a look at the “silent majority.”
Posted Friday, February 4, 2011 in Opinions by Mikhail Zinshteyn
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