Banks Don’t Commit Crimes, Bankers Do

Banks Don’t Commit Crimes, Bankers Do

Hey, stop complaining that our government coddles Wall Street’s big, money-grubbing banks. Sure, they went belly-up and crashed our economy with their greed. And, yes, Washington bailed them out, while ignoring the plight of workaday people who lost jobs, homes,...
In OtherWords: June 29, 2016

In OtherWords: June 29, 2016

Shortly before last week’s shocking Brexit vote, a British member of parliament campaigning for the “remain” camp was brutally murdered. What you might not have heard was that the alleged killer was linked to neo-Nazi group here in the United States....
The Media Has a Huge Blind Spot on Terrorism

The Media Has a Huge Blind Spot on Terrorism

Shortly before the United Kingdom’s “Brexit” vote, the shocking murder of Jo Cox — a member of parliament and a vocal Remain supporter — exposed the racist roots of elements in the victorious Leave campaign. That much you may have heard. What you...
A Yellow-Brick Road for Immigrant Women

A Yellow-Brick Road for Immigrant Women

The Wizard of Oz was one of my favorite movies as kid growing up in Trinidad. I liked thinking that a magical storm could take you somewhere new, where you could meet fun new friends and even take your pet dog along. Heck, even a new pair of shiny red shoes awaited...