Hiding Profits in Slimy Offshore Wormholes

Hiding Profits in Slimy Offshore Wormholes

The dictionary defines the caterpillar as a “wormlike larva” and a “crawler.” Also, that “pillar” part of the word is derived from a French verb that means to “pillage, abuse, mistreat.” Good to know. Now, meet...
On Tax Day, Consider the Hidden Costs of War

On Tax Day, Consider the Hidden Costs of War

April 15 isn’t just Tax Day. It’s also known as the Global Day of Action on Military Spending. People around the world mark the occasion by protesting the vast resources allocated to militaries, often at the cost of human needs. According to a new report...

The Lineup: Week of April 4-10, 2011

In this week’s OtherWords editorial package, we’ve got three Tax Day op-eds–including one by Chuck Collins that tells Congress where to find $400 billion a year in revenue–and a cartoon by Khalil Bendib lampooning GOP budget priorities. Get all...