Dolly Parton's Public Legacy Crossed Class Lines
August 25, 2026
The death of Dolly Parton is a culture story, but it is also a story about working-class dignity, public generosity and art that reached people far beyond genre labels.
Asylum Should Not Be a Paperwork Trap
August 25, 2026
Revoking visas for people seeking protection turns bureaucracy into punishment. A humane immigration system should decide cases fairly, not destabilize families before they are heard.
Trans Youth Care Should Not Depend on a Zip Code
August 24, 2026
New Mexico's decision to keep funding gender-affirming care exposes the cruelty of federal cuts. Basic healthcare should not vanish when a family crosses a state line.
A Mosque Attack Is a Test of Public Protection
August 22, 2026
The attack on a Cincinnati mosque is not only a local crime story. It is a test of whether government will protect Muslim communities when hate becomes politically useful.