Happy first week of spring from all of us at OtherWords. We’re taking a brief op-ed pause to dust off some proverbial cobwebs, but we’ve rounded up some of our favorite columns from the last few weeks of winter that we think are worth another look. And we’ve got a fresh cartoon from Khalil Bendib.
Please enjoy — we’ll be back with new op-eds soon!
New This Week…
CARTOON: The Color of Compassion | Khalil Bendib
Is the U.S. government showing its true colors when it comes to sympathy for war victims?
In Case You Missed It…
Backlash: Women’s History Month in a Post-Roe World | Martha Burk
Hell hath no fury like a woman deprived of her basic rights.
We Can Break The Cycle of Poverty, Mental Illness, and Prison | Matthew Rosing
I spent 9 years in prison when what I really needed was mental health care. Now I organize poor and low-income people like me across to demand more from our system.
Gazans Are Starving — Don’t Cut Aid Now | Phyllis Bennis
To feed children, treat the wounded, and save innocent lives, the U.S. must restore UNRWA’s funding.
The Rent Is Still Too High | Farrah Hassen
Housing prices are spiraling alongside homelessness. To solve this crisis, we need to recognize housing as a human right.
Free Tax Filing: A Crucial Step Toward Unrigging Our Economy | Susan Harley
This spring, filers in 12 states will get to use a question and answer-based software to file their taxes online, at no cost, through the IRS’s new Direct File tool.
Having a Child Shouldn’t Cause Financial Catastrophe | Lindsay K. Saunders
In the wealthiest country on earth, welcoming a child should be a joy for families — not a financial trauma.
Is the Government Finally Abandoning Its ‘Flat Earth’ Cannabis Policy? | Paul Armentano
Now even top public health agencies agree: Cannabis shouldn’t be federally classified like heroin. Will the DEA listen?
It’s Not ‘Inflation’ — We’re Just Getting Ripped Off. Here’s Proof. | Lindsay Owens and Elizabeth Pancotti
Corporate profits accounted for more than half of recent price increases. To stamp out inflation once and for all, we need to crack down on price gouging.
