In OtherWords: September 10, 2014

In OtherWords: September 10, 2014

This week in OtherWords, Michael Brune explains why he’s going to march in New York City on September 21 for climate action and Martha Burk weighs in on the decisive role women can play this election year. Do you want to make sure you don’t miss the latest from...
You Can’t Make This Stuff Up

You Can’t Make This Stuff Up

Just in the United States, the cosmetics industry pulls in some $70 billion a year in sales of what’s commonly called “makeup.” But lipstick, mascara, eye shadow, and the like aren’t the only kind of makeup the cosmetic giants are peddling. For...
In OtherWords: September 3, 2014

In OtherWords: September 3, 2014

This week in OtherWords, Jill Richardson explains why the use of flame retardants in tents, furniture, and countless other products probably hurts more consumers than it saves and Jim Hightower weighs in on Burger King’s plans to exile itself (for tax purposes...
Mission Never-Ending

Mission Never-Ending

Ready or not, here we go again. The Pentagon is barreling back into the chaos of Iraq. Apparently, “Mission Accomplished” is “Mission Never-ending.” The government says that, for now, America will only provide jet fighters, drones, weaponry,...
In OtherWords: August 27, 2014

In OtherWords: August 27, 2014

This week in OtherWords, Marjorie E. Wood explains how the Affordable Care Act has quietly begun to rein in runaway CEO pay and Jim Hightower says you shouldn’t be tricked into thinking that Rick Perry’s indictment is no big deal. Do you want to make sure...