Cafe : Opinion
As America’s ‘Backsliding’ Democracy Takes Center Stage, Biden Must Call On Senate To End Filibuster
If President Biden wants to lead on strengthening democracies around the world, and restore America’s credibility and soft power globally, he must do more to get our house in order.
The Bureau Of Prisons Needs New Leadership, Now
The White House was reportedly considering ousting Carvajal six months ago, but hasn’t taken action. In the meantime, the case for his removal has only grown stronger.
Addressing Racism Against Black Women In Health Care Is Key To Ending The US HIV Epidemic
Researchers have found that the health outcomes of Black patients improve when they are treated by Black doctors.
As Lockout Begins, Baseball’s Hall of Fame Blacklists Curt Flood—Again
This week's lockout highlights Flood's legacy.
Most School Shooters Get Guns From Home. And During COVID, The Number Of Guns In Households With Teens Spiked
In the three months from March through May 2021, an estimated 2.1 million firearms were purchased – a 64.3% increase in the expected volume.
2021 Hurricane Season Shows Low-Income Communities Face The Highest Risks In Changing Climate
The U.S. government can minimize the risks and the impact of displacement by planning and preparing for both slow- and rapid-onset events.
Critical Race Theory And The Afterlives of Slavery
America must be reminded of the glacial afterlives of slavery, without which the country as we know it would not exist.
‘Let’s Go Brandon’ And The Linguistic Jiujitsu Of American Politics
The phrase quickly took on a life of its own and provides an interesting example of how language and politics make strange bedfellows – for conservatives and liberals alike.
The Oil Industry’s Pivot To Carbon Capture And Storage—While It Keeps On Drilling—Isn’t A Climate Change Solution
Most carbon dioxide captured in the U.S. today is used to extract more oil.