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A LITTLE PAPER DIGS OUT BIG STORIES

February 2008

To learn what’s really going on in our mixed up world, it helps to have such indefatigable and trusted diggers... Read more...

MONSANTO SEEKS TO BAN THE TRUTH

February 2008

Ben & Jerry’s Homemade is now owned by a conglomerate, but the company’s luscious ice cream still is made from... Read more...

BANK-ROBBING BANKERS

February 2008

One word you never want to hear your dentist say is: “Oops.” Likewise, a word you wouldn’t want to hear... Read more...

HOW TO GET YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN POLITICS

February 2008

Way back in the ancient history of the 1960s, Bob Dylan sang a song of sass in which he mocked... Read more...

HOME-LOAN HUCKSTERING KEEPS COMING

February 2008

You might have noticed that something called the subprime mortgage industry has cratered. Millions of people are losing their houses... Read more...

FLAUNTING THE LAW WHILE FLYING THE FLAG

February 2008

Should a top federal official who flagrantly violates the law of the land be allowed to wrap himself in the... Read more...

FOREST SERVICE SERVES MINING COMPANY

February 2008

What a special joy it is to visit the Grand Canyon. It’s awe-inspiring to view the majestic gorge, the powerful... Read more...

THE SCANDAL OF CORPORATE SCOUNDRELS IN IRAQ

February 2008

When it comes to his war in Iraq, George W keeps telling us that failure is not an option. However,... Read more...

BUSH’S BUDGETARY FOLLIES

February 2008

George W has now submitted his budget to Congress, and it can be summed up by this lopsided score: Domestic... Read more...

SURRENDERING TO THE TERRORISTS

February 2008

Good grief. With Democrats like these, who needs Republicans? Last week, 19 Democratic senators surrendered to bullying and fear mongering,... Read more...

AUSTIN MAKES “THE LIST”

February 2008

People here in my hometown of Austin, Texas are not merely excited, we’re ecstatic! From every corner of our city... Read more...

CASHING IN ON AMERICA’S VETERANS

February 2008

Roger Chapin calls himself a “non-profit entrepreneur.” You might call him a money-grubbing huckster… or worse. This San Diego business... Read more...

SANCTIONING CORPORATE AUTOCRACY

February 2008

Corporate executives have long used intimidation and thuggery to try to beat back organizing campaigns by unions, environmentalists, farmers, consumers,... Read more...

DEMOCRATS SUCKERED ON WATERBOARDING

February 2008

Let’s all give a big shout-out to two Democrats in the U.S. Senate who made Michael Mukasey the attorney general... Read more...

COWBOY GEORGE, THE HORSE THIEF

February 2008

Watch the video of this commentary! We’ve learned the hard way over the past seven years that George W lives... Read more...

BEWARE OF CORPORATE “HEROES”

February 2008

Oh, Angelo, what a hero you are. Yessiree, a real corporate hero. Angelo Mozilo is CEO of Countrywide Financial Corporation,... Read more...

THE HOWL OF THE WOLF

February 2008

On a wintry night, in the pale light of the moon, the Wolf emerges to howl again. Yes, “Howling Paul”... Read more...

THE SHIFTINESS OF TOY MORALITY

February 2008

Remember last fall when the top honchos of toy corporations were rushing to the media with tug-at-your-heart promises that they... Read more...

BUSH PUSHES MILITARY COMMITMENT TO IRAQ

February 2008

George W tells us as loudly and as often as he can that the Iraqi government is steadily taking charge,... Read more...

SQUEEZING THE NEWS OUT OF NEWSPAPERS

February 2008

Be careful, it’s a jungle out there – especially if you’re the editor of the Los Angeles Times. If you... Read more...

GOOGLE’S GAMBLE ON GREEN

January 2008

Corporate idealism is practically an oxymoron in this era, with big investors considering the bottom line to be the only... Read more...

HOW ABOUT A REAL DEMOCRATIC STIMULUS?

January 2008

Once again, our timid Democratic leadership in Congress is fumbling a political opportunity and bumbling their public responsibility. The Democrats... Read more...