The Lineup: Week of Dec. 19-25, 2011

The Lineup: Week of Dec. 19-25, 2011

In this week’s OtherWords editorial package, Donald Kaul explains why he never participates in the supposed war on Christmas and Mark Kastel alerts health-conscious consumers about what their “natural” breakfast cereals may contain. Get all this and...
The Lineup: Week of Dec. 12-17, 2011

The Lineup: Week of Dec. 12-17, 2011

In this week’s OtherWords editorial package, Sam Pizzigati lists the 10 greediest Americans of 2011 and Khalil Bendib’s cartoon illustrates how hard it is for Newt Gingrich to keep denying that he’s a lobbyist. Get all this and more in your inbox by...

No Execution For Mumia Abu-Jamal

This post originally appeared on Amnesty International USA’s website. Mumia Abu-Jamal will no longer be facing execution. He should be getting a new trial. In October, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to reinstate the death sentence that had been overturned by a...
The Other 99 Percent: How the U.S. Compares

The Other 99 Percent: How the U.S. Compares

One reason why the Occupy Wall Street movement grabbed the world’s attention was its protest against the injustices of 21st century capitalism. The Occupiers focused on the fact that “the other 99 percent” — the non-wealthy majority of the...
The Lineup: Week of Dec. 5-11, 2011

The Lineup: Week of Dec. 5-11, 2011

In this week’s OtherWords editorial package, Jim Hightower lampoons a luxury tent Neiman Marcus is marketing to the uber-rich this holiday season. Please also check out Karen Dolan’s witty take on the collapse of Herman Cain’s presidential bid...