The Lineup: Week of Dec. 26, 2011- Jan. 1, 2012

The Lineup: Week of Dec. 26, 2011- Jan. 1, 2012

As 2011 draws to a close, OtherWords wishes you and your families a happy holiday season. In this week’s editorial package, Wenonah Hauter explains why you should resolve to avoid genetically engineered foods in 2012, Jim Hightower cheers the reappearance of New...
‘Tis the Season to Shop at Tiffany’s

‘Tis the Season to Shop at Tiffany’s

The economy is expanding, the unemployment rate is down, and consumers are spending again. The National Retail Federation expects holiday season sales to be up 3.8 percent over 2010, and other organizations predict increases of 3.5 percent to 4 percent. It all sounds...
The Lineup: Week of Dec. 19-25, 2011

The Lineup: Week of Dec. 19-25, 2011

In this week’s OtherWords editorial package, Donald Kaul explains why he never participates in the supposed war on Christmas and Mark Kastel alerts health-conscious consumers about what their “natural” breakfast cereals may contain. Get all this and...
The Lineup: Week of Dec. 12-17, 2011

The Lineup: Week of Dec. 12-17, 2011

In this week’s OtherWords editorial package, Sam Pizzigati lists the 10 greediest Americans of 2011 and Khalil Bendib’s cartoon illustrates how hard it is for Newt Gingrich to keep denying that he’s a lobbyist. Get all this and more in your inbox by...

No Execution For Mumia Abu-Jamal

This post originally appeared on Amnesty International USA’s website. Mumia Abu-Jamal will no longer be facing execution. He should be getting a new trial. In October, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to reinstate the death sentence that had been overturned by a...