In OtherWords: February 3, 2016

In OtherWords: February 3, 2016

This week in OtherWords, John Kiriakou calls for ending solitary confinement and Marc Morial delves into the history of Black History Month. If you haven’t already subscribed, please ensure that you don’t miss the latest from OtherWords by signing up for our free...
In OtherWords: January 27, 2016

In OtherWords: January 27, 2016

This week in OtherWords, Donald Kaul weighs in on the Iowa caucuses and I point out that Donald Trump is pandering to the ethanol industry ahead of the first real electoral contest of his White House bid. If you haven’t already subscribed, please ensure that you don’t...
Zuckerberg’s Get-Away Car

Zuckerberg’s Get-Away Car

Let us now praise “Lord Zuckerberg, The Magnificent!” Mark Zuckerberg, the wunderkind of Silicon Valley who co-founded Facebook and amassed roughly a gabillion dollars in personal wealth, is now being hailed as a new giant of American altruism. This started after the...
In OtherWords: January 20, 2016

In OtherWords: January 20, 2016

This week in OtherWords, John Kiriakou explains why judges should sentence more people to probation and Jill Richardson describes how community gardens bring people together. If you haven’t already subscribed, please ensure that you don’t miss the latest from...
Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime for a CEO?

Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime for a CEO?

Wall Street buccaneer Carl Icahn has pocketed billions for his himself over the years. But now he says he’s passionate about helping others. In particular, the corporate-takeover specialist is pushing a charitable cause for people who, through no fault of their...