This week in OtherWords, Phyllis Bennis weighs in on the carnage in Gaza and Peter Hart rebuts a common conservative storyline by showing how President Obama hasn’t retreated from using military force.
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- Violating International Law in Gaza / Phyllis Bennis
As Israel’s assault claims the lives of hundreds of Palestinian children, there’s no doubt that it’s a form of collective punishment. - Obama’s Mythical Retreat from Military Force / Peter Hart
TV pundits and analysts could use a reality check. - The NFL’s Drugs vs Thugs Double Standard / Joel Kendrick
Why would the league discipline Ray Rice more lightly for assaulting his fiancée than if he got busted for pot? - Making the World Safe for Trust Fund Babies / Chuck Collins
Congress should reinforce the inheritance tax, not scrap it. - A Prickly Question / Jill Richardson
Should everyone pay a premium for food because Californians want to waste water? - Hard Times Too Pervasive for Republicans to Ignore / Emily Schwartz Greco and William A. Collins
The down and out just popped up on the conservative radar screen. - Perry Imperils His Own Roadshow / Jim Hightower
The Texas governor and GOP presidential hopeful is on the brink of getting indicted for corruption. - Take Your Loot with You / Khalil Bendib cartoon
Take Your Loot with You, an OtherWords cartoon by Khalil Bendib
