Article Listing
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When will Congress drop the Hammer?
April 15, 2005Republican House Majority Leader Tom DeLay of Texas has again distinguished himself in his ability to use crass political manipulation in an attempt to distract the public from his compromised reputation. As I read the reports...
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Hope and horror at Red Lake
April 15, 2005There’s an old Ojibwe saying: “Gego baapiineminaken gidaabinoojiiyug.” Never laugh at your children. That motto invokes a sacred Anishinaabe value: “manaaji’idiwin,” or deep respect. We are to respect others, no matter how young or weak or...
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More billionaires, more poverty
April 15, 2005Two magazine covers stood out in poignant contrast on newsstands recently. Forbes magazine released its 29th annual listing of the world’s billionaires. Time Magazine’s cover story wondered “How to End Poverty.” It was a good year...
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Letters
April 15, 2005Getting it right In response to your article by Paul Hill on “Immigrants’ tragedy and death penalty injustice” (PWW 3/26-4/1): You got it. Right on the nose. Thanks for having the courage to stand up and...
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Editorials
April 15, 2005No protection in bankruptcy bill House Republicans are pushing for quick passage of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (HR-685), which would make it far more difficult for working people to protect...
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