ALEC’s Comeuppance

ALEC’s Comeuppance

No one likes a smart aleck — or a stupid one, for that matter. A really stupid one is called ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, which masquerades as an “educational” group that simply assists state officials with policy research. In...
U.S. Torturers are Still Awaiting Arrest

U.S. Torturers are Still Awaiting Arrest

Treat ’em harshly, Go to town! There’s no court To bring us down. Torture isn’t a good subject to fail on one’s moral report card. If you’re an individual, St. Peter is likely to take a dim view. If you’re a nation, it can cost you...
The Lineup: Week of April 23-29, 2012

The Lineup: Week of April 23-29, 2012

In this week’s OtherWords editorial package, Jamin Raskin explains why Romney’s choice of Robert Bork as a top advisor is troubling and Martha Burk weighs in on what’s at stake for women this election year. Get all this and more in your inbox by...
The War on Mommies

The War on Mommies

The so-called “mommy wars” are heating up again. Once more, we’re seeing stay-at-home moms supposedly pitted against moms with paid jobs during an election year. The latest episode started when Democratic analyst Hilary Rosen questioned Ann...