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In OtherWords: January 27, 2016
This week in OtherWords, Donald Kaul weighs in on the Iowa caucuses and I point out that Donald Trump is pandering to the ethanol industry ahead of the first real electoral contest of his White House bid. If you haven’t already subscribed, please ensure that you don’t...
In OtherWords: January 20, 2016
This week in OtherWords, John Kiriakou explains why judges should sentence more people to probation and Jill Richardson describes how community gardens bring people together. If you haven’t already subscribed, please ensure that you don’t miss the latest from...
In OtherWords: January 13, 2016
This week in OtherWords, Jim Hightower sums up the logistical challenges behind building Donald Trump's dream wall along the U.S. border with Mexico, I explain why the GOP front-runner's pledge to "take their oil" is a terrible idea, and Donald Kaul observes that...
In OtherWords: December 30, 2015
Before 2015, we never had the privilege of seeing Donald Trump — a man who goes to great lengths to never muss up his hair — hawking baseball caps and becoming the GOP front-runner. Or watching Martin Shkreli — the ultimate legal drug kingpin — get busted for fleecing...
In OtherWords: December 16, 2015
This week in OtherWords, Jill Richardson questions whether America was so great for everyone during those supposedly halcyon times GOP candidates want to bring back, Ethan Miller explains why millennials better start saving for retirement, and John Kiriakou points out...
In OtherWords: December 9, 2015
Whether we're taking stock of the trumped-up war on Christmas or putting the torrent of inhospitality toward Syrian refugees who are fleeing turmoil into perspective, OtherWords stands up for what’s right. Thanks to your support, week in and week out we offer an...
In OtherWords: December 2, 2015
This week in OtherWords, I explain why building more nuclear reactors can't fix the climate crisis, Chuck Collins points out that our nation's richest 400 people now have more money than the bottom 60 percent of Americans combined, and John Kiriakou delves into the...
In OtherWords: We Make It Our Business to Amplify Bold and Independent Voices
On behalf of the OtherWords team and all of our writers and non-profit partners, I’d like to wish you and your loved ones a very happy Thanksgiving. I’d also like to express our gratitude for your choice to support this non-profit editorial service. Whether you opt to...
In OtherWords: November 18, 2015
This week in OtherWords, Donald Kaul, Peter Certo, and I discuss the Paris attacks and how North America is responding to them — accompanied by a Khalil Bendib cartoon. We're also running seasonal fare. Jill Richardson weighs in on the latest war on Christmas...
In OtherWords: November 11, 2015
This week in OtherWords, I size up President Obama's disorienting climate leadership and Sarah Anderson weighs in on the nation's retirement divide. Do you want to make sure you don’t miss the latest from OtherWords? Please subscribe to our free weekly newsletter or...