This week in OtherWords, Sonali Kohatkar highlights a major threat to America’s nonprofit organizations from the next administration, while Jim Hightower scoffs at the billionaires Trump is tapping for regulatory roles.
Also this week, Farrah Hassen highlights the growing trend of American communities criminalizing homelessness since the Grants Pass decision this summer and proposes a better path forward. And Lissa Weinmann calls on Trump to reverse his past support for the Cuba blockade and embrace efforts to normalize relations with the country.
This will be our last package of 2024 before our holiday break. We’ll be back sometime in January. Thanks to all of our readers for staying with us, and all you editors who’ve republished our work this year. You’re why we do this.
Happy Holidays and New Year till we see you next!
New This Week…
Kill the ‘Nonprofit Killer’ Bill | Sonali Kolhatkar
We shouldn’t muzzle real people in favor of corporations.
Sweeps Don’t Solve Homelessness | Farrah Hassen
Instead, governments should prioritize safe, affordable, dignified, and permanent housing for all.
Bring Back Normalization With Cuba | Lissa Weinmann
President Trump’s decision to roll back our opening with Cuba was disastrous. As he takes office again, he should reconsider.
Trump Is Stocking His Administration with Self-Dealing Billionaires | Jim Hightower
Instead of corporate powers having to lobby regulators to get special favors, corporate officials will become the regulators.
In Case You Missed It…
Anger Explodes at Health Care CEOs | Sam Pizzigati
Private insurers profit by denying help to sick people. When a CEO was murdered, Americans said just how they feel about that system.
Syria at the Crossroads | Farrah Hassen
Assad’s fall is worth celebrating, but I still worry for my relatives and friends in the deeply fractured country.
Nearly Half of Older Americans Can’t Afford Basic Needs | Sherlea Dony
The next administration wants to slash the social safety net. That would be devastating for seniors like me.
Mocking the Disabled Is Cruel and Immoral — Especially When the President Does It | Eric S. Jackson
As a speech scientist and speech-language pathologist, I hope Donald Trump’s supporters will push back on his mockery of people with disabilities.
