Unemployed Become a Political Football
GOP hysteria throws goodness, and American families, under the bus.
Conservative Hypocrisy on Military Spending
It’s time to apply pay-as-you-go spending to the military budget.
Obama and Africa: Much Room For Improvement
The Obama administration can do better on Africa policy.
The United States, Cuba and Moral Authority
Barack Obama dominates his Republican rivals here in the United States, but against Cuba it’s nearly impossible to claim the moral high ground.
White Privilege in the Americas
Even though white privilege and racist socioeconomic orders in Latin America are different than those found in the United States, the deconstruction of the racial divide is something needed throughout the hemisphere.
Monsters vs. Aliens
Why terrorists and pirates aren’t about to team up any time soon.
North Korea’s Sunshine Policy
Pyongyang can extend its 15 minutes of international attention by following its demonstration of power with a show of diplomacy.
Tax Day: You Pay Your Taxes — Why Don’t the Rich Pay Their Share?
Few Americans realize just how incredibly little our nation’s wealthy now pay in taxes. Our grandparents seriously taxed the rich. Why can’t we?
Why Not Send My Tax Check Directly to Wall Street Execs?
The hard-earned income taxes of ordinary citizens are paying for the bloated, unearned paychecks of bailout CEOs.
Reach Out to Cuba to Heal Guantnamo’s Wounds
The United States should re-engage Latin America by turning the soon-defunct Guantánamo Bay prison into a medical center.