This week in OtherWords, Robert L. Borosage gives Democrats some advice in the wake of their lackluster performance in the mid-term elections and Jill Richardson suggests that doctors should prescribe fruits and veggies for more of their patients.
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- Stand Up and Fight / Robert L. Borosage
Sophisticated campaign targeting and get-out-the-vote operations can’t substitute for the passion, clarity, and vision that motivate Democrats to vote. - Burying the Hatchet with Iran / Chris Toensing
The U.S. and Iran are closer than ever to letting go of their rivalry. - Can You Hear Us Now? / Mary Alice Crim and Candace Clement
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler is refusing to participate in any public hearings on Net Neutrality. - Your Server Isn’t on the Menu / Marjorie E. Wood
For women who make their living off tips, sexual harassment is a constant workplace peril. - A Prescription for Better Health / Jill Richardson
Simply telling people to eat better isn’t enough. - Afghanistan’s Poppy Output Hits New Highs / Jim Hightower
Even fields of flowers have gotten the best of us in that land. - The Unbearable Politeness of Being Gus Speth / Emily Schwartz Greco
Environmentalists have excelled at building big green groups while failing to protect the planet. - When Corporate Foxes Mind Internet Coops / Khalil Bendib