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
Op-Ed
The Trojan Horse in the Debt Debate
November 14, 2012 - Dozens of CEOs are running a misleading campaign that would just make matters worse. By Sarah Anderson, published in The Newark Star-Ledger and The (Prestonsburg, KY) Floyd County Times
Op-Ed
Our Nuclear Insecurity Complex
November 14, 2012 - The government has yet to address the lapses in bomb-grade uranium storage security that an 82-year-old nun and her accomplices revealed months ago. By Peter Stockton, published in The Huffington Post
Op-Ed
Fracking our Thanksgiving Feast
November 14, 2012 - Could mining Wisconsin sand lead to butter and cranberry shortages? By Joel Greeno, published in Capital Times and The Country Today (WI, MN)
Op-Ed
Voting Can Be Good for Your Health
November 14, 2012 - Obama's re-election means insurance companies won't be able refuse to cover the treatment I will need for the rest of my life. By Hillary Gibson, published in Unionosity
Column
The Return on Those Bad Bets on Romney
November 14, 2012 - Billionaires can win politically even when they lose on Election Day. By Sam Pizzigati, published in Progressive Charlestown (RI) and The Sidney (MT) Herald
Column
Without Unity, We'll Tumble Over the Fiscal Cliff
November 14, 2012 - Our lawmakers have an opportunity to negotiate a better budget deal for this country. By Mattea Kramer, published in The Alliance (OH) Review
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