The Danger Of 'Bernie Or Bust'Some people desperately want change, writes Julie Wittes Schlack. But not really believing it’s possible, they'd rather just blow the whole thing up.CognoscentiFeb 10, 2020
A Progressive Activists’ Guide To 2020We all know, but it’s good to remember over and over again, that participating in collective effort makes each of us feel less isolated and less disheartened.CognoscentiFeb 7, 2020
The States Must Protect Our Rights If Washington Won'tThe work to defend our democracy must start with voting rights, writes Carol Rose. And the states must continue to offer safe harbor for civil rights and civil liberties.CognoscentiFeb 6, 2020
The Red Sox Just Traded Away Our Best Player. And You Don't Have To Stand For ItThe Red Sox know they can trade Mookie Betts with absolute impunity, writes Peter May. It’s the MLB equivalent of saying you could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and get...CognoscentiFeb 6, 2020
Don't Lose Hope. Be A Fanatical Optimist InsteadThere is plenty of cause for despair, and rage, at the acquittal of Donald Trump, writes Steve Almond, but there is also cause for hope.CognoscentiFeb 5, 2020
Why Issuing Driver's Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants Makes Everyone SaferThe Work and Family Mobility Act is not about where you stand on immigration, writes Mayor Marty Walsh. It’s a public safety bill.CognoscentiFeb 5, 2020
Why You Should Never Stop Reading To Your KidsThe magic of being read to does not disappear just because it’s no longer a practical necessity, writes Sharon Brody.PlayCognoscenti02:48Feb 5, 2020
Nancy Pelosi Ripping Up Trump's Speech Wasn't Subtle. That Was The PointThe state of our union is apparently a reality show. As Democrats eye debates and proxy conversations with President Trump, writes Joanna Weiss, they’ll need more than just facts to...CognoscentiFeb 5, 2020
A Girls’ Weekend In Seneca Falls, The Birthplace Of The Women’s Suffrage MovementThe ability to vote was their dream, their work, and their legacy, but never their right, writes Anne Gardner of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony.CognoscentiFeb 4, 2020
How Our Assisted Dying Laws Work Against Some People Who Suffer The MostIf we want more patients with degenerative, hopeless diseases to have access to an aided death, we must rethink our approach to assisted dying, writes Antia Hannig.CognoscentiFeb 4, 2020
For The Love Of IowaI grew up in Iowa, writes Janet Banks. Grassroots democracy is in my DNA. CognoscentiFeb 3, 2020
Why The End Of January Is The Perfect Time To Pick A New Year's ResolutionMaking promises from a place of happiness, even hypothetical, hoped-for joy, is a fool’s game, writes Holly Lebowitz Rossi.CognoscentiJan 31, 2020
Trump’s Peace Plan Is A Win-Win … For Himself And NetanyahuThe wins here are solely in the interests of two men who have consistently demonstrated their willingness to put power and personal wealth above the greater good, writes Julie Wittes...CognoscentiJan 30, 2020
Boston Is Losing Its Children — What’s At Stake, And What Has Already Been LostThe Boston Foundation’s report is a reminder that the epidemic displacement of families that we've seen in cities like San Francisco and Seattle has been quietly happening right here in...CognoscentiJan 29, 2020
A Cover-Up In Real TimeAside from a few sober-sounding bromides mouthed by various “moderates,” GOP senators remain united in their desire to bury the truth, writes Steve Almond.CognoscentiJan 28, 2020
Alan Dershowitz Used To Be An Icon For Civil Libertarians. What Happened?Dershowitz seems eager to parse his representation of the president, writes retired federal judge Nancy Gertner. Does he think that by walking this fine line he can salvage his reputation?...CognoscentiJan 28, 2020
Mary Louise Kelly Made One Mistake: Trusting Mike Pompeo To Begin WithThe secretary of state went on an expletive-laden tirade against the host of NPR's All Things Considered, and then called her a liar when she reported it. CognoscentiJan 27, 2020
The Telephone Is A Lifeline For Prison Families. And Calls Are Outrageously ExpensiveMaintaining strong family ties during incarceration is proven to reduce rates of recidivism. But in Massachusetts, incarcerated people and their families spend $24 million a year to talk on the...CognoscentiJan 27, 2020
Susan Collins, Mythological ModerateThe senior senator from Maine this week sent a note to the chief justice about the Democrats' incivility. It's a good thing she is laser-focused on what really matters here,...CognoscentiJan 24, 2020
