| Aug 13, 2012 | Rights / DemocracySuper-rich Don’t hear our woes; They attend, To cars and clothes. The Occupy movement seems somewhat subdued these days. That’s largely because the 1 percent is ready for them. Consider how Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel prepared for the May NATO conference in...
| Jun 25, 2012 | Economy / BusinessBig banks are A special breed, Raised and trained To honor greed. This corrupt banking system of ours is a wonder. Sure, it’s important to have a safe place to squirrel away money, get a loan or credit card, and earn a little interest. In the old days, we even...
| Jun 11, 2012 | Rights / DemocracyYes, the truth Will set us free; But it’s not found On NBC. Freedom of the press, that inspired rallying cry of our democracy, is becoming a poignant memory. In its latest ranking of how such freedoms stack up worldwide, Reporters Without Borders ranked the...
| Jan 30, 2012 | Economy / Business“Change the system,” Marchers shout; What they mean is, “Throw it out.” One reason the media can’t quite grasp what the Occupy movement wants is that it’s not really anxious to find out. Since it’s awkward to report on...
| Jan 23, 2012 | Economy / BusinessCorruption is as American as apple pie. “The quality of government is seriously compromised when decisions made by elected politicians benefit those who funded their ascent to power,” says the anti-corruption watch-dog group Transparency International....
