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Steel mills can steal from the least powerful

December 9, 2023

Ben Jealous U.S. Steel gave birth to Gary, Indiana in 1906. The city, named after a chairman of the corporation’s board, started as housing for steelworkers. The Gary Works opened in 1908 and for most of the 20th century was the largest steel mill in the world; it’s still the

The equivalent sanctity of life

December 9, 2023

Julianne Malveaux I must join others in condemning the bombing in Tel Aviv that killed more than 1,200 people. Those killed were mothers and fathers, children and grandparents. They were soldiers and civilians, people simply attending a concert. They had no idea they had breathed their last breath when they

Early detection saved my life from prostate cancer

October 31, 2023

David Ford Twice. That is how many times I have had to battle cancer. I still consider myself very fortunate, although surviving a disease that is expected to kill nearly 609,820 Americans this year is not a matter of luck. The fact is that cancer screenings can help save lives.

Reducing negative health impacts from transportation on communities of color

October 31, 2023

Antoine M. Thompson When discussing the ongoing climate crisis, I often hear the proverbial phrase, “we are all in this together.” However, the data on air pollution in conjunction with public health risks suggests we are not, in fact, “all in this together.” Nationwide, there is an environmental justice disparity

Republicans for Biden?

October 31, 2023

David W. Marshall For years, historians have wondered what would have happened had Sen. Robert F. Kennedy not been assassinated. Kennedy, at the time of his death, was able to forge an unlikely political alliance between working-class Whites and Blacks. As historian Jeff Shesol wrote, “RFK recognized—and shared, by the

Public education is vital to a democracy

October 31, 2023

Jesse Jackson America owes much of its prominence and prosperity to the fact that it has led the world in popular education. Even without a public school system, we had the highest literacy in the world in the 19th century. We were among the first to provide public school to

We must protect the foundation of our democracy

October 31, 2023

James E. Clyburn Earlier this month, I stood alongside my colleagues as we announced the reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, legislation aptly named after the stalwart civil rights champion and my dear departed friend. I often recount the story of how and when I first

Grit and grace define Dianne Feinstein

October 16, 2023

Julianne Malveaux The late Senator Dianne Feinstein was my Mayor. I’m a native of San Franciscan, and I saw her cut her political chops in my home city. I often spent time with our Mayor and appreciate her grace and kindness. We didn’t see the world the same way and

Lawmakers should reverse course on misguided SNAP restrictions

October 16, 2023

John Burnett Amidst Congress’ best efforts to keep the government open, it’s also hard at work to re-authorize affordable food, farmers are able to insure their crops, and ranchers can export their products to foreign markets. It’s not an understatement to say it’s one of the most important bills Congress

Black card

October 16, 2023

Diversity, equity and inclusion is about belonging Terry Allen Lucille “Big Mama” Allen wanted us to know that no matter, if we were not being a servant to others then our own prosperity would be in default and personal benefits would fail. What I learned, for sure, is my being