For Rent: The GOP’s No. 3

For Rent: The GOP’s No. 3

Representative Steve Scalise might not be for sale, but he is available for long-term lease. The lease is straightforward: Lobbyists pony up millions of corporate dollars to “keep and expand our [Republican] majority in Congress,” as Scalise puts it. Then...
In OtherWords: March 18, 2015

In OtherWords: March 18, 2015

This week in OtherWords, Jim Hightower pokes fun at fast food giants for posing as little guys and I talk about how Thomas Edison would be pleased to see the solar industry’s bright prospects. Do you want to make sure you don’t miss the latest from OtherWords?...
Re-Defending the Alamo

Re-Defending the Alamo

Good news from the front: The defenders of the Alamo are standing strong, bravely battling the forces of tyranny! Wait… didn’t the Battle of the Alamo take place in 1836? Yes. But history buffs, preservationists, and aficionados of the absurd will be glad to...
In OtherWords: March 11, 2015

In OtherWords: March 11, 2015

This week in OtherWords, Craig Aaron celebrates a big win for Net Neutrality and Ryan Alexander points out that the Pentagon’s favorite jet is breaking the bank. Do you want to make sure you don’t miss the latest from OtherWords? Please subscribe to our free...
A Twisted Tribute

A Twisted Tribute

General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of staff, wants to honor a particular military hero. Well sure, who doesn’t admire General George Washington? Or maybe a hero from the Civil War or World War II? Here’s a twist: Maybe it’s...