Congress, Don’t Scrooge the Jobless

With the mid-term elections wrapped up, it’s time for another vote–one that will affect millions of Americans, our economy, and our country. Congress faces a crucial decision: whether to extend unemployment benefits for the millions of Americans...

The Pentagon Must Protect Whistleblowers

The grisly details continue to drip out. Five American soldiers have been accused of setting up “kills” and murdering innocent Afghans earlier this year, according to charges filed by the U.S. Army against them. But could some of the murders have been...

Dead Miners and Ethically Dead Senators

Some members of Congress complain that they have a really tough job. Also, they say their hard work is not appreciated by the public and that they’re really not paid enough. Well, not to worry, Congresspeople, for I have the perfect cure for your job grievances:...

Let’s Strengthen our Safety Net

Most of us have friends, neighbors, or family members who have lost jobs, income, and even their homes in this Great Recession. Or we have our own personal stories of increased hardship since the economic meltdown began in 2008. The Census just released data that...