Cafe : Opinion
Trump And Other Top Officials All Vote By Mail. But There’s A Reason You’d Never Know That.
For the last several weeks, Trump has used the White House podium to denigrate the very practice he’s been taking advantage of, and he’s deployed his Republican cronies to spread mail in voting conspiracies to the public.
The Voting Rights of Florida Citizens Hang in the Balance Once Again
The trial in Jones v. DeSantis started last week.
Fed Govt’s Paltry Effort On Heightened Hunger Amid COVID Will Prove Unforgivable
Our country is on the brink of the most widespread hunger crisis since the 1930s. Sadly, we face this specter dreadfully ill-equipped.
NY Presidential Primary Cancellation Was An Anti-Democratic Move That Harmed A Pro-Democracy Campaign
While much has rightfully been written about the “socialism” of Bernie Sanders' democratic socialism, the “democratic” portion of his platform is where he left a particularly indelible mark.
It’s Time For Congress To Lead By Example. It’s Time For Remote Voting.
We are writing as former Hill staffers. We know what happens on the floor is important. And yet, we believe the time has come for remote voting. In this time of pandemic, Congress should temporarily change the rules to allow for remote voting.
Roadblocks? Mandatory Quarantine? In Times Of Crisis, How Much Power Do Governors Have?
As Trump feuds with governors over reopening, a look back at the power states reserve.
Leaders Must Learn The Lessons Of COVID In Time To Fight Climate Change
We still have an opportunity to listen to experts and take strong action on climate change before the worst overwhelms our best intentions.
COVID Has Forced A Drop In Pollution. How Can Cities Maintain Climate Advances When This Is Over?
While the Trump administration has used the pandemic’s tumultuous months to roll back vehicle emissions standards, mercury limits and enforcement of existing environmental laws, cities have stepped in to advance policies that put the needs of residents first
