Most Americans oppose this horrific war, but a year in we’re still paying for it — at the expense of our own safety, security, and morality.
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The Climate Is Changing. Workers Need Protection from Record-Breaking Heat
2,000 workers die from extreme heat every year. As temperatures rise, we need federal standards for water breaks, shade, and other basic protections.
The U.S. Must Stop Supplying Arms to an Accused War Criminal
Congress should listen to the American people, not an Israeli prime minister who may be guilty of war crimes.
Biden Can’t Fix Our Immigration System By Banning Asylum
Shutting down the border to asylum seekers is cruel, ineffective, and plainly illegal. We need to put human dignity — and the law — first.
A Bittersweet Arab American Heritage Month
April is National Arab American Heritage Month. It should be a time to celebrate the contributions of the over 3.5 million Arab Americans who strengthen our proud nation. But right now, it’s impossible to feel celebratory.
The Rent is Too High, and It’s Getting Worse
Housing prices are spiraling alongside homelessness. To solve this crisis, we need to recognize housing as a human right.
A Hot Labor Summer — In More Ways Than One
Governments are failing to protect workers from extreme heat, so it’s no surprise labor actions have been heating up too.
Housing Is a Human Right — We Need to Recognize It
Housing is fundamental to every person’s life, health, and security. Our government should start treating it that way.
Will There Ever Be Justice for the Iraq War?
The wars in Iraq and Ukraine may differ, but both speak to the tragic realities of war. They also make a strong case for strengthening the rule of law instead of undermining it through flimsy pretexts for endless militarism.
A Year of Global Displacement
This year had the unwelcome distinction of being the first to see over 100 million people displaced worldwide. Such a staggering milestone reminds us that greater efforts are needed to address the underlying causes forcing so many innocent people to flee their homes.