Fomenting the Fear of Foreigners

Fomenting the Fear of Foreigners

Gosh, has it been two whole years since Republican leaders vowed to reach out to Latino voters with “a more welcoming, inclusive message” and “positive solutions on immigration”? My how time flies when you’re having elections. The...
In OtherWords: November 25, 2014

In OtherWords: November 25, 2014

This week in OtherWords, Diana Torres explains why she thinks President Obama’s immigration action falls short and Peter Hart predicts that Democrats will win more elections if they ignore calls to act more like Republicans. On behalf of the OtherWords team and...
Obama Pardons Two Republican Turkeys

Obama Pardons Two Republican Turkeys

Thanksgiving — a time of grace and family sharing — will get an extra bit of grace from the White House this year. Just as the president has done for the last 25 years, Barack Obama will grant clemency to two turkeys that otherwise could’ve become the main...
In OtherWords: November 19, 2014

In OtherWords: November 19, 2014

This week in OtherWords, Jim Hightower, Ryan Alexander, William A. Collins, and I question the wisdom of the growing new wave of U.S. military intervention in the Middle East. Do you want to make sure you don’t miss the latest from OtherWords? Subscribe to our free...
High-Status Sad Sacks

High-Status Sad Sacks

Here’s something that might not have occurred to you: It’s not easy being rich. Well, yes, there are all those things that money can buy to alleviate the burden of fabulous wealth — things like servants, summers in Provence, private jets, and such. But as...