Peace and Security
A Bittersweet Arab American Heritage Month
Our culture is worth celebrating. But amid the immense suffering in Gaza, it’s hard to feel celebratory.
Cartoon: The Speaker’s Slippery Balancing Act
The House Leader isn’t so much “leading” as “trying not to plummet.”
Last Year, You Spent More Than a Month’s Rent on Pentagon Contractors
A dollar by dollar look at how our taxes enrich military contractors — at the expense of things that actually make us secure.
Cartoon: You Know What Else Is Collapsing?
Our standing in the world.
Israel’s Attacks on Aid Workers Must End
As Gazans starve, Israel has killed over 200 relief workers. Rights groups warn that food is being weaponized.
Immigration Makes Our Country Stronger. Cruelty Makes It Weak.
The data is clear: more immigration means less crime, better pay, and a stronger country for native-born and immigrant Americans alike.
Cartoon: Gaza and Core American Values
When it comes to Israel-Palestine, Joe Biden and Jared Kushner are on the same page.
State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success
In the last decade or so, 24 states have legalized cannabis for adult use. There’s a reason none have turned back.
It’s Time to Stop Playing Politics with Immigrants’ Lives
Being “tough” on immigration doesn’t mean you have to support cruel or ineffective policies.
CARTOON: The Color of Compassion
Is the U.S. government showing its true colors when it comes to sympathy for war victims?