OtherWords distributes commentary and cartoons aimed at making progressive analysis more ubiquitous in the national conversation. This project sends about 1,700 newspaper editors a weekly editorial package free of charge and publication-ready. Formerly known as Minuteman Media, OtherWords became part of the Institute for Policy Studies in 2010.
Recent Work
Column
To Move Forward, We Must Learn from Our Progressive Past
November 28, 2012 - Yesterday's ideas about curbing the ultra-rich's power remain just as relevant as ever. By Sam Pizzigati, published in The (Russellville, KY) News-Democrat & Leader and Nation of Change
Column
Shortchanging Our Future
November 28, 2012 - Lawmakers have long underinvested in young people, and sequestration would make matters even worse. By Mattea Kramer, published in Unionosity and The (Youngstown, OH) Vindicator
Column
Democracy Outbreak in Ohio
November 28, 2012 - One small town is standing up to deep-pocketed campaign cash. By Jim Hightower, published in Blue Table Talk and The (Youngstown, OH) Vindicator
Cartoon
The Ant and the Grasshopper
November 28, 2012 - We drank your pension moons ago. By Khalil Bendib
Column
The Sleazy League
November 28, 2012 - The dark side of corporate-run colleges is no longer a secret. By William A. Collins, published in The Gilmer (TX) Mirror
Blog
This Week in OtherWords: November 21, 2012
November 21, 2012 - Guest columnist Mattea Kramer makes the case for deep, yet targeted military spending cuts. By Emily Schwartz Greco
Emily Schwartz Greco