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Poverty in America: Bigger than ever and rapidly spreading. The flood of poor people in this Land of Plenty is being swollen by turbulent economic waters sweeping millions of Americans downstream from the middle class. This is our nation's true economic crisis. Unlike the manufactured "fiscal cliff" hysteria that continues to consume Washington politicos and pundits, the present pace of poverty really is dragging down our economy and our nation's potential for greatness.
HOW TO MAKE CHILDBIRTH MORE PAINFUL
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Sometimes I come across an outrage so outrageous that I think: "Surely this can't be. Someone has to be making this stuff up."
But, unfortunately, this story is all too true,... [read more]
OBAMA CONTINUES BUSH RENDITION POLICY
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 | Posted by Jim Hightower
The worst job in the circus, I'm told, is cleaning up after the elephants.
So, poor Barack Obama! Coming into the White House after the Bush-Cheney circus means he's the custodian-in-chief... [read more]
THOSE WHO DIRECTED TORTURE: TOO BIG TO PUNISH?
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 | Posted by Jim Hightower
One of the most ignominious, most sordid, and saddest chapters in America's presidential history was the decision by George W, Dick Cheney, Condi Rice, and other top officials to soil our nation's moral standing by... [read more]
VIDEO: Sweatshop crucifixes
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This holiday season, "Made in China" sinks to a whole new level with sweatshop workers making crucifixes for Christian gift shops.
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VIDEO: Attacking our freedom to protest
The Bushites are trying to intimidate us and keep us from speaking our minds -- but the women of CodePink are fighting back.
VIDEO: A very personal protest
Over the years, I've come across some very clever protest actions, but here's one that just beats the pants off all the others.
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VIDEO: A very personal protest
Over the years, I've come across some very clever protest actions, but here's one that just beats the pants off all the others.
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A VERY PERSONAL PROTEST
Monday, November 5, 2007 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Watch the video of this commentary here!
Over the years, I've come across some very clever protest actions, but here's one that just beats the pants off all the others.
It's... [read more]
WHAT TORTURE IS
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 | Posted by Jim Hightower
Bill Clinton got roundly ridiculed and then impeached by congress for a sexual encounter that he tried to dismiss by quibbling over what the meaning of “is” is.
Yet, we now... [read more]
The horror of the hoodie
I've not weighed in on the Trayvon Martin killing, because I really didn't have anything to add. Until now.
I have two people to thank for my breakthrough. First is Geraldo... [read more]