| Oct 16, 2024 | Cartoon|Rights / DemocracyGet the full-resolution version here. Cartoons are presented for editorial and educational purposes only. Neither OtherWords nor the Institute for Policy Studies endorses candidates for any political office.
| Oct 8, 2024 | Economy / Business|Environment / Health|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyMy mom had a successful career, earned a good salary, and banked a healthy pension. She set me up to chase my own American dream. I got a great job and purchased my first house at 30. But no matter how successful we are, we can all fall victim to this country’s ailing...
| | HP Featured|Peace / Security|Rights / DemocracyThe U.S. government often claims to stand for the rule of law, but this past year has made it painfully clear that this doesn’t apply to Palestinians. The moral, financial, and security costs of U.S. support for Israel’s rapidly expanding wars are adding up for...
| | Economy / Business|HP Subfeatured|Peace / Security|Rights / DemocracyFor weeks now, right-wing pundits and politicians have spread baseless claims about Haitian immigrants. These lies have caused immense fear among the community, leading to bomb threats, harassment, and vandalism. The Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio — the first...
| | Economy / Business|Environment / Health|Food / Farming|HP Subfeatured|Peace / Security|Rights / DemocracyToday, politicians on both sides of the aisle like to compete for the “populist” label. They would do well to consider the example of a real populist — Henry A. Wallace. Throughout his career, Wallace championed bold, progressive policies that put the “common man”...
| | Economy / Business|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracySupporters of tax cuts for the wealthy have long claimed that they lead to economic growth. The evidence is in: They don’t. High-end tax cuts have failed to meaningfully grow our economy, but they do grow our divides — economic and political. Over the past four...
