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Questioning War is a Civic Duty. Why Do So Few Do It?

Kevin Basl

Politicians and businesses want you to think questioning war disrespects veterans like me. They're wrong.

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Big Pay Gaps Are Bad for Business

Sarah Anderson

Would you do your best work for a CEO who pulls in 5,000 times your own salary?

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Don’t Privatize Veterans’ Health Care

Mark Luskus

Despite bad headlines, VA medical centers produce better health outcomes than for-profit facilities — and for less.

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America’s Treatment of Palestinians Has Grown Horrendously Cruel

Razan Azzarkani

No words can describe the anger and anguish I feel as a Palestinian in America watching this unfold.

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War and Moral Injury

Saurav Sarkar

Veterans often wrestle with the things they've done in war. When will ordinary Americans do the same?

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Thoughts and Prayers: Denied

Thoughts and Prayers: Denied

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In OtherWords: May 23, 2018

Peter Certo
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May 23, 2018

A suite of veterans-themed pieces in time for Memorial Day weekend.

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In OtherWords: May 16, 2018

Peter Certo
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May 16, 2018

We're looking at ways to bridge the divides between country and city people, and between progressives and conservatives.

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In OtherWords: May 9, 2018

Peter Certo
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May 9, 2018

It's teacher appreciation week. Here's what educators and other struggling workers have in common.

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In OtherWords: May 2, 2018

Peter Certo
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May 2, 2018

This graduation season, Chuck Collins thinks high school grads should learn a trade.

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Our Immigration Debate Needs a Lot More Humanity

Jill Richardson

We should be able to debate immigration policy without calling people "animals" or disparaging the poor.

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The Retired General Who Stopped a Wall Street Coup

Jim Hightower

General Smedley Butler blew the whistle on a millionaire-led effort to oust FDR and the New Deal.

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The Lesson I Learned Growing Up Jewish

Jill Richardson

I was told again and again to stand up when someone's being mistreated. So I realized I had to stand up for Palestinians.

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Ben Carson: Fighting Trump’s War on the Poor

Jim Hightower

Somehow a trillion-dollar tax giveaway is no issue for the deficit, but modest housing assistance for America's poorest people has to go.

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With Help, Things Can Get Better

Jill Richardson

Trying to function with mental illness can be as bad as working through the flu. More people need access to treatment.

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