| Nov 19, 2014 | Economy / BusinessRepublican and Democratic leaders don’t often see eye to eye on taxes. But surprisingly, corporate tax reform looks like one area where there might actually be some potential for bipartisan action in Washington. This should be good news, since our corporate tax system...
| | Peace / SecurityMaybe you think the U.S. air war on the Islamic State is a fine plan. Maybe you don’t. Either way, have you considered how little Washington’s latest military foray in the Middle East has to do with America’s welfare? In case you haven’t heard, shock and awe are out...
| Nov 12, 2014 | Roundup|UncategorizedThis week in OtherWords, we have a treat for Donald Kaul’s many devoted fans: He’s taking a break from his medical leave to size up the 2014 midterms. Don’t miss Kaul’s column, in which he writes: “There’s talk now in Washington of a new...
| | Rights / DemocracyOn a November night 25 years ago, six priests — along with their housekeeper and her daughter — were murdered in cold blood by Salvadoran army officers who had invaded their residence at the Jesuit-run Central American University. This month, priests, activists, and...
| | Economy / BusinessOver a decade ago, I got a call from Bill Gates. Not the Bill Gates you’re probably thinking of. It was Bill Gates Sr., the Microsoft founder’s dad. He was eager to speak out in support of the federal estate tax, our nation’s only levy on inherited wealth....
