The Lineup: Week of Jan. 9-15, 2012

The Lineup: Week of Jan. 9-15, 2012

In this week’s OtherWords editorial package, Marc Morial offers his top 10 wishes for 2012 and Jim Hightower says that progressives will soon ramp up the battle against “corporate personhood.” Get all this and more in your inbox by subscribing to our...
America’s Skimpy Minimum Wage

America’s Skimpy Minimum Wage

In 2012, the 63 million Americans who depend on Social Security are getting their first cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in three years: a 3.6 percent increase in benefits. In other words, one in five Americans are getting a raise. For the average beneficiary, this...
The Lineup: Week of Jan. 2-8, 2012

The Lineup: Week of Jan. 2-8, 2012

In this week’s OtherWords editorial package, Raul A. Reyes explains why Gov. Robert Bentley is considering changes to Alabama’s draconian immigration law and Marian Wright Edelman says that the education cuts underway in many states are unwise. Get all...
The Lineup: Week of Dec. 26, 2011- Jan. 1, 2012

The Lineup: Week of Dec. 26, 2011- Jan. 1, 2012

As 2011 draws to a close, OtherWords wishes you and your families a happy holiday season. In this week’s editorial package, Wenonah Hauter explains why you should resolve to avoid genetically engineered foods in 2012, Jim Hightower cheers the reappearance of New...
‘Tis the Season to Shop at Tiffany’s

‘Tis the Season to Shop at Tiffany’s

The economy is expanding, the unemployment rate is down, and consumers are spending again. The National Retail Federation expects holiday season sales to be up 3.8 percent over 2010, and other organizations predict increases of 3.5 percent to 4 percent. It all sounds...