| Feb 6, 2012 | Food / FarmingWhy do the Republicans in Congress hate unborn babies? Yeah, I know they profess to love the unborn. They even consider them to be “persons” from the very moment of conception. Yet, whose interest do you think these same politicos have chosen to protect...
| Jan 30, 2012 | Rights / DemocracyThere’s a drama playing out on American TV screens. It features villains and heroes, as well as big bucks and political intrigue. There may even be a happy ending by the time we see the turbulent finale. But the plot is unfolding off-screen, in corporate...
| Nov 21, 2011 | Economy / BusinessWall Street Bankers, In the pink; Forcing Main Street To the brink. When grouchy columnists write of the pernicious effects of banks on the economy, we’re generally not referring to your local county bank whose vice-president coaches your son’s Little...
| Oct 31, 2011 | Environment / HealthAs a mother with a toddler, I’m always trying to protect my daughter. From choking hazards to toxic household chemicals, from busy streets to steep stairs, there are a lot of dangers that keep us parents on our toes. Unfortunately, there are some toxins our...
| Oct 24, 2011 | Food / FarmingDespite the Occupy Wall Street movement’s now month-long direct challenge to corporate and financial industry power, the machine keeps rolling along. The 1 percent recently racked up two more big victories. President Barack Obama signed three new free-trade...
