| Nov 6, 2013 | Economy / BusinessWall Street analysts, corporate lobbyists, and front groups like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce form an exuberant cheering squad for maintaining the status quo of America’s do-nothing jobs policy. “Hooray!” they shout to our lawmakers, “The...
| | Food / FarmingWould you believe that the nation’s cabinet has approved an executive order defining food as a legal right? No, not our nation. India has taken this bold step. Malnourishment afflicts 42 percent of Indian children, and part of their government’s response...
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| Nov 5, 2013 | Food / FarmingIsn’t it so inspiring to see global corporate giants crush small farmers, stomp on nature, circumvent our laws by hook or crook, and deceive and gouge consumers? Welcome once again to the phantasmagoric world of DNA manipulators. In particular, this branch of...
| Oct 30, 2013 | Roundup|UncategorizedThis week in OtherWords, Jim Hightower observes that Uncle Sam is subsidizing fast-food chains whose rock-bottom pay makes their workers rely on government assistance to make ends meet, while Sam Pizzigati highlights a new milestone for runaway CEO pay. Donald Kaul is...
