Opinion
Nelson Mandela’s conversations – a review
December 1, 2010"Conversations with Myself" provides the clearest glimpse yet into the mind of a man who is by nature private and reserved.
Read moreCruelty haunts the halls of Congress
December 1, 2010"Cruelty" is defined as indifference to suffering, even positive pleasure in inflicting it.
Read moreGovernment wage freeze — a bad idea
November 30, 2010Obama announced his proposal for a two year wage freeze for all non-military government workers. The proposal is a terrible idea. It's bad for the economy and feeds into racist, anti-worker stereotypes of the "lazy" public...
Read moreTea party movement’s new politics: dangerous shape-shifting
November 30, 2010The usual norms of political discourse would emphasize a party's ability to ask pertinent questions and provide salient answers; to probe facts, poll members and seek solutions based largely on consensus or majority sentiment. Today's politics...
Read moreTwo progressive deficit plans put workers, jobs first
November 30, 2010It is possible to have job creation, reinvestment in America, improvement in retirement security and health care for all, while at the same time balancing the budget.
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