A new home for poverty in America May 2013It’s been nearly 50 years since poverty in America was a front-burner issue on our nation’s political agenda – and...
Walmart goes to the Devil May 2013Blending classical literature with the computer technology of subterranean imaging, scientists have made an astonishing discovery – namely, there is...
Corporate kleptocrats are the real radicals May 2013“Outside radical groups,” squawked Rep. Scott Garrett at a recent Republican inquisition into a citizens’ petition that’s been submitted to...
The high-tech sledgehammering of our middle-class future May 2013Sometimes, the collusion between big corporations and “our” government is so ridiculous, so rancid that is makes you laugh, cry,...
Global beer giant dances the can-can May 2013Anyone who says that America has lost its innovative edge in technology and manufacturing has not chugged a can of...
Let's join the Army! May 2013Imagine “net zero.” That’s the wonky phrase attached to an elegant idea – namely, converting communities to total renewable energy,...
Homeless and hungry in Houston May 2013Whenever one of our cities gets a star turn as host of some super-sparklie event such as a national political...
The chilling reality of America's jobs crisis May 2013“Stock Market Soars,” exulted a typical headline in early May, when the Dow Jones Average topped 15,000. But this index...
Cantor's con would steal workers' overtime pay May 2013Little Eric Cantor, the prancing political prissy who serves as the GOP’s House majority leader, apparently thinks he’s too slick...
World-class political nincompoopism May 2013My state of Texas seems to have an inordinate share of nincompoops in public office. But it’s only fair that...
Turning people who report corporate crime into criminals May 2013In most state legislatures today, bizarre is not unusual, and off-the-wall has become the political center. Still, it seems strange...
On-call shifts: The latest corporate shame May 2013Step right up, folks, and take your chances in the Amazing New American Workplace. Constantly high unemployment! Low wages always!...
Putting happy-face stickers on America's middle-class pain May 2013At last, some excellent economic news for folks long-mired in the stagnant labor market! “Jobs Spring Back,” exclaimed a typical...
Diverting shareholder funds into "dark money" politics May 2013If corporations are people, as the Supreme Court pretends, they certainly are loudmouths, constantly telling us how great they are...
Oh joy – the branch bank of the future is here! May 2013The giant banks that wrecked our economy are thriving today, thanks to public funds that Washington continues to make available...
Ag biz gags on its own gag law May 2013Amy Myer was curious. Then she was appalled. Then she was charged with the “crime” of using a cell phone...
Politicking by corporate cowards May 2013Hide & seek can be a fun game for kids, but when huge corporations play it in our elections, fun...
Stop the serial killers of garment workers May 2013Sometimes, corporate greed flares with such intensity that it ignites public outrage. This happened in April when an eight-story, recklessly-built...
The cold calculation of clothing corporations May 2013You see them in stores across our country and around the world: colorful and stylish clothing with happy-sounding brand names...
Buying time-shares in Congressional committee leaders May 2013You never know how popular you are, how smart you are, and how funny your jokes are – until you...
Turning legislative tricks for corporate Johns May 2013Prostitutes are amateurs compared to Texas State Sen. Kel Seliger, whose going rate is $20,000-a-pop. At least, that’s what he...
The irony in Bush's dandy new library May 2013Gosh, it seems like only yesterday that we saw George W on TV reading The Pet Goat to some second...
An Afghanistan high April 2013After 11 years of war, $664 billion expended so far, 2,210 Americans dead, more than 35,000 of our troops maimed...
George W's $250-million can of whitewash April 2013Big doings in Big D – the George W. Bush Presidential Library, Museum & Institute has opened with elaborate fanfare!...
Scrooge lives! April 2013Ebenezer Scrooge, the Dickens character, perfectly personified the nasty rich. For example, when asked to make a charitable donation for...
