A Mass Murderer’s Love Song to Trump
November 22, 2017 | When a guy who's compared himself to Hitler sings love ballads to the U.S. president, we've got a problem.
About Jim Hightower
Jim Hightower, an OtherWords columnist, is a radio commentator, writer, and public speaker. He’s also editor of the populist newsletter, The Hightower Lowdown
Articles by Jim Hightower
One Monstrosity Trump Won’t Want His Name On
November 15, 2017 | As a developer, Trump made millions and left his partners with the debt. His tax plan is no different.
No Corporate Welfare for Amazon
November 8, 2017 | The company doesn't need or deserve a handout from the 238 cities prostrating themselves before it.
Who’s Really in Charge of the Afghanistan War?
November 1, 2017 | Our elected president seems to think it isn't him.
Leading Democrats Are Way Behind the Public on Health Care
October 25, 2017 | 60 percent of Americans support single payer health care. So why is the party leadership dragging its feet?
Robots Aren’t Taking Our Jobs. Corporations Are.
October 18, 2017 | They're creating a robot economy with inexpensive machines that don't demand wages or health care.
What Happened to Trump’s Pledge to Close This Billionaire Loophole?
October 11, 2017 | The president's pledge to roll back a hedge fund loophole has mysteriously vanished from his tax plan.
Trump Wants $1.6 Billion for the Border Wall. That Covers Just 74 Miles.
October 4, 2017 | All this for a boondoggle project most Americans continue to oppose.
Our Health Care System Is a Corporate Care System
September 27, 2017 | Why is health system flailing? Because its guiding ethic is profit, not care.
If You Don’t Have Good Health Care, Neither Should Your Rep
September 20, 2017 | Until they deliver for the whole public, the public owes them nothing.
The Wall Can’t Keep Out Hurricanes
September 13, 2017 | Trump needs money for hurricane relief. He can find it by letting go of his silly wall idea.
The Next Subprime Loan Crisis
September 6, 2017 | Wall Street is siphoning billions of investment dollars into high-risk, subprime auto loans.
Not Even Robert E. Lee Wanted Confederate Monuments
August 30, 2017 | The old general fought for an ugly cause, but even he could lend some wisdom to our current president.
Trump’s Running Out of Friends, and It’s His Own Fault
August 23, 2017 | Seems like the only one still standing by him is David Duke. They deserve each other.
What Happened to All Those Foreclosed Houses?
August 16, 2017 | Wall Street bought them — and is now leasing them out and driving up rents.