Voices Today: Democracy vs. the Oligarchs
From the threat to birthright citizenship to the climate crisis in our subways, we examine the forces shaping our collective future.
As we enter September, the push for a more equitable society faces both new obstacles and familiar adversaries. The conservative legal movement is signaling a renewed assault on the foundations of American citizenship, while the unchecked expansion of Big Tech continues to test the limits of local democratic sovereignty and environmental resources.
Progress cannot be achieved without confronting the systems that prioritize corporate growth over human dignity. Whether it is the fight for fair housing, climate-resilient infrastructure, or protecting the constitutional rights of the marginalized, our focus remains on the structural changes required to build a truly inclusive democracy.
What the columnists are saying today
How the Right Could Actually End Birthright Citizenship
The Atlantic — Conservative legal scholars are preparing a new roadmap to challenge the Fourteenth Amendment and dismantle long-standing citizenship protections.
My Ex-Girlfriend’s Parents Wanted Her to Leave Our Small Town and Make It Big. I Was the Enemy. Now They’ve Realized Their Mistake.
Slate Magazine — A personal reflection on social mobility, parental expectations, and the complicated emotional aftermath of a small-town relationship.
Big Tech Crashes Headlong Into American Democracy
The American Prospect — Silicon Valley's attempt to impose AI data centers on communities is meeting fierce resistance from those protecting local democratic control.
Advice: I’m torn between being the ‘do everything’ parent or a single parent
The Washington Post — An advice column explores the mental load of parenting and the struggle for equity within domestic partnerships.
Sticking a Jell-O Mold on Life's Pitchforks
Common Dreams — A sharp, octogenarian perspective on maintaining a sense of humor while navigating the inevitable indignities of aging.
Just How Ridiculously, Hellishly Hot Are New York City’s Subways? Jack Can Tell You.
Mother Jones — The dangerous heat in New York City's transit system serves as a stark warning of failing infrastructure in the climate crisis.
Democrats: Make Peace With Becoming a Little Radical
The New Republic — To meet this moment of crisis, Democrats must embrace bold, transformative policies rather than retreating to failed moderate tropes.
Which of these challenges do you believe is most urgent for the labor movement to address this month? Write to us and let us know your thoughts.
Sources
- The Atlantic: How the Right Could Actually End Birthright Citizenship
- Slate Magazine: My Ex-Girlfriend’s Parents Wanted Her to Leave Our Small Town and Make It Big. I Was the Enemy. Now They’ve Realized Their Mistake.
- The American Prospect: Big Tech Crashes Headlong Into American Democracy
- The Washington Post: Advice: I’m torn between being the ‘do everything’ parent or a single parent
- Common Dreams: Sticking a Jell-O Mold on Life's Pitchforks
- Mother Jones: Just How Ridiculously, Hellishly Hot Are New York City’s Subways? Jack Can Tell You.
- The New Republic: Democrats: Make Peace With Becoming a Little Radical
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