| Mar 8, 2017 | Roundup|UncategorizedDonald Trump has finally rolled out his proposal for how to spend our tax dollars. The short version? Lots more money for the military, lots of tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, and less for pretty much everything else. This week in OtherWords, my colleagues Josh...
| Mar 1, 2017 | Roundup|UncategorizedLast night, Donald Trump gave his first speech to a joint session of Congress. Many pundits have praised the speech for showcasing a more “moderate” approach than we’re accustomed to from the president. But this week in OtherWords, I argue that it...
| | Peace / SecurityDonald Trump began this recent speech to Congress with a line seemingly designed to appease his critics. “As we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black History Month,” he said, “we are reminded of our nation’s path toward civil rights...
| | Rights / DemocracyI’m one of the 27 percent of Americans with a pre-existing medical condition. Pre-existing conditions range from life-threatening illnesses like cancer or multiple sclerosis to chronic conditions like diabetes or cerebral palsy. They can also include life events...
| Feb 22, 2017 | Roundup|UncategorizedIn the last week, critics of the Trump administration’s appointees finally got a few scalps. First there was Michael Flynn, the national security adviser who was caught lying about his conversations with the Russian ambassador. OtherWords cartoonist Khalil...
