This Week in OtherWords: February 19, 2014

This Week in OtherWords: February 19, 2014

This week in OtherWords, DeNeen L. Brown and Sarah Browning reflect on what the murders of teens like Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis mean for all mothers of African-American sons and Sam Pizzigati weighs in on the fuss over the initial perception that GM CEO Mary...
This Week in OtherWords: February 19, 2014

We’ve Got a Long Way to Go, Baby

When General Motors named Mary Barra the company’s new CEO in December, the announcement made instant headlines. No woman had ever steered a major global automaker . But the hurrahs for GM’s historic hire turned into hoots of derision when a company filing...
Reading the Tea Leaves on Iran

Reading the Tea Leaves on Iran

Here are some simple things to keep in mind about U.S. relations with Iran: The many influential Americans seeking war with the Middle Eastern country include: 1. Munitions companies that profit from the sale of missiles, helicopters, bullets, etc. 2. TV pundits who...
Obama Orders, But Not Enough

Obama Orders, But Not Enough

Some Federal contract workers will get $10.10 an hour. Giving a boost to their buying power. It’s a step, we suppose, in the right direction But U.S. workers need much more protection. Like a living wage that keeps pace with inflation, Paid sick leave without...
This Week in OtherWords: February 12, 2014

This Week in OtherWords: February 12, 2014

This week in OtherWords, Medea Benjamin urges the Obama administration to end its love affair with drones and Jim Hightower explains why Staples shouldn’t house mini post offices. Do you want to make sure you don’t miss the latest from OtherWords? Then...