We’re Owed an Apology We’re Owed an Apology
And we should be suspicious of any candidate who’s loath to give one.
Apr 9, 2019 / Column / Kai Wright
Let’s Tally the Damage of the Past Six Months Let’s Tally the Damage of the Past Six Months
We should not lose sight of the real human cost of the manufactured border crisis.
Jan 24, 2019 / Column / Kai Wright
What Was the Real Midterm Victory? What Was the Real Midterm Victory?
The Democratic Party is used to writing off much of the electorate. It can’t get away with that anymore.
Nov 21, 2018 / Column / Kai Wright
White Men Have Good Reason to Be Scared White Men Have Good Reason to Be Scared
We’re coming for their power.
Oct 10, 2018 / Column / Kai Wright
The Widest Political Divide in America Isn’t Between Left and Right The Widest Political Divide in America Isn’t Between Left and Right
We’re split along racial and gender lines—handing Congress to Democrats in November won’t change that.
Aug 30, 2018 / Column / Kai Wright
Trump Amplifies What Was There All Along Trump Amplifies What Was There All Along
We can fight to backtrack to when certain terrors were less explicit, or we can chart a new course.
Jul 5, 2018 / Column / Kai Wright
What Progressives Can Learn From Stacey Abrams What Progressives Can Learn From Stacey Abrams
A brighter political future depends upon turning out large numbers of voters of color.
May 11, 2018 / Column / Kai Wright
Hey Facebook, I’m Quitting You—and It’s Not Just About Cambridge Analytica Hey Facebook, I’m Quitting You—and It’s Not Just About Cambridge Analytica
There’s gotta be somewhere capitalism doesn’t reach, and I draw the line at community.
Apr 16, 2018 / Kai Wright
It’s Time to Stop Fixating on Punishment It’s Time to Stop Fixating on Punishment
Trump’s call to execute drug dealers is bizarre and irrational, but so is our criminal-justice system.
Mar 15, 2018 / Column / Kai Wright
The Way We Talk About Immigration Is Profane The Way We Talk About Immigration Is Profane
Trump’s “shithole” remarks only scratch the surface.
Feb 7, 2018 / Column / Kai Wright