This week in OtherWords, Karen Dolan exposes the criminalization of poverty and Sarah Anderson compares giant corporations to used car salesmen.
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- Guilty of Being Poor / Karen Dolan
When a community issues arrest warrants for more offenses than it has residents, something’s deeply wrong. - What Are Women Workers Worth in Your State? / Martha Burk
How much we make compared to men varies dramatically. - Thawing Cuban Relations Could Prove Good for Your Health / Felicia Gustin
Ending the embargo could open the door to life-saving drugs now off-limits to Americans. - Will Congress Be Duped Again on Offshore Taxes? / Sarah Anderson
While the rest of us pay the sticker price, lawmakers are considering a special deluxe tax rate for giant corporations. - Addicted to Stress / Jill Richardson
We live in a society that makes any choice besides pushing through the pain very difficult. - A Thumping Cruz-a-palooza / Jim Hightower
The Texas senator and presidential wannabe can’t even imagine the truth. - Cruzing to Coverage / Khalil Bendib