William A. Collins

William A. Collins, an OtherWords columnist, is a former Connecticut State lawmaker and the former mayor of Norwalk. He founded Minuteman Media, which later became OtherWords, in 1998. 9collins[AT]sbcglobal.net

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Economic Justice, Peace & Foreign Policy | Articles

These Boots Were Made for Waiting
Delay and denial are standard operating procedures when it comes to how the government cares for vets.

Economic Justice, Peace & Foreign Policy | Articles

Too Big to Ignore

The gap between rich and poor has grown so vast that even Fed chief Janet Yellen suggests it’s un-American.

Economic Justice, Peace & Foreign Policy | Articles

Snooping on Everyone While the Big Box Thieves Get Busy

Congress is still dragging its feet on fixes more than a year after Edward Snowden's alarming revelations first came to light.

Economic Justice, Peace & Foreign Policy | Articles

Forcing an Island of Peace to Host a Billion-Dollar Military Base

Uncle Sam is wrecking a great deal of South Korea's top tourist destination.

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Bombing at a Press Conference Beats Mindlessly Flexing Military Might

The hottest conflicts raging at the moment defy easy answers.
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