Andrew Cuomo: The Rise and Fall
As the politics of our nation become increasingly volatile, Andrew Cuomo’s rapid rise and fall clearly demonstrate what it is like to be on both the right and the wrong side of American history.
(Photo: Drew Angerer | Getty Images)
$15 a Necessary but Insufficient Boost to Minimum Wage
The federal minimum wage in the US has been $7.25 an hour since 2009. Since then the cost of living has increased significantly, but lawmakers have either been unwilling or unable to raise wages.
(Photo: Andrew Burton | Getty Images)
Stop Dealing Death In Yemen
Democrats in the House of Representatives on Friday introduced resolutions to oppose the sale of precision-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia. The deal which was being forced through at the end of Trump's administration is worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The missiles which are provided by Boeing showcase the perverse nature of business incentives with a product that will likely be used on innocent civilians in Riyadh's brutal war in Yemen.
(Photo: Lockheed Martin)
Biden Must Take Advantage of Senate Majority
The election of Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in the Georgia Senate run-off means that Democrats control the Senate, albeit narrowly, as the Biden administration transitions into office. Their victory opens the door for the advancement of the Democratic agenda, something that would not be possible as long as Republicans had control.
(Photo: Matt Slocum | AP Photo)
Build Back Together
Our ideals and democracy have survived a terrible assault. Domestic terrorists attempted a violent coup, Congress was evacuated during the peaceful transition of power and blood was spilled in our nation’s capital, a symbol of democracy and freedom. The Trump rioters embodied the dangers of misinformation, fascism and our current political climate. While this is the darkest day since Sept. 11 that I can remember, maybe, just maybe, we will realize that the way back into the light is together.