Is Trump Country Really Better Off Under Trump? No. It’s Falling Further Behind.
Two years have passed since Donald Trump made his famous campaign promise in disaffected regions across the country: “We are going to start winning again!” For many voters who felt that they had lost ground in recent decades, the candidate argued, a vote for him would be rewarded with renewed prosperity and prominence. So, how have Trump voters fared economically, compared with Hillary Clinton voters?
Our American Discourse, Ep. 14: Why So Many Women Can't Access Health Care
Why is teen pregnancy so rampant in rural California when it’s been declining to record lows statewide? And why has it received so little attention? In this episode, inspirational speaker and social work professor Melissa Bird brings us face-to-face with American women who form the very bedrock of their communities -- and their incredible, invisible struggle to take care of themselves.
Letter to a Trump Supporter #9: Donald Trump's Character
This is the ninth and last in my series of “Letters to a Trump Supporter,” from correspondence with a family friend who supports Mr. Trump. Yesterday, I addressed Hillary Clinton’s character. Today, I will address Donald Trump’s.
Letter to a Trump Supporter #8: Hillary Clinton's Character
This is the eighth in my series of “Letters to a Trump Supporter,” from correspondence with a family friend who supports Mr. Trump. He sent me a series of “debate questions“ that Rush Limbaugh wanted to ask Secretary Clinton, along with a couple other conspiracy theories that are floating around the Internet. This was my response.
Letter to a Trump Supporter #2: Path to Citizenship
This is the second in my series of “Letters to a Trump Supporter,” from correspondence with a family friend who supports Mr. Trump. In keeping with the immigration theme, my friend asked, "“Do you agree to limit the number coming or agree to increase as Hillary wants?” This was my response.