LETTERS: Horror in the desert, Capitalism exposed, A sample of readers comments
Horror in the desert Re: Retraining for what? World supports Zelaya A sample of comments from www.pww.org
EDITORIAL Madoff is just tip of the iceberg
Finance capital went to confession, told the judge its sins, and he administered the penance — 150 years in the clinker for 79-year-old Bernard Madoff.
EDITORIAL Big step backward
The city of New Haven threw out a fire department promotions exam because it yielded results that did not promote equality.
Apologizing for the rich aint what it used to be!
In the good old days one of the most enviable of jobs was that of a commentator or writer whose responsibility it was to explain to us in the mass audience why rich people are so necessary to maintaining a strong economy. On a normal Monday morning they began their work day by issuing ready-made pronouncements that disposed of any proposal that might have resulted in even the slightest reduction in wealth for anyone who is rich.
EDITORIAL: ACES is aces
The U.S. House of Representatives can take the first step towards saving our planet and reviving our economy by passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES).
Health care mess: how we got into it, how to get out of it
In 1979, the newly elected mayor of Chicago, Jane Byrne, at the recommendation of some labor union officials, named me to be a “consumer commissioner” on the City of Chicago Health Systems Agency (HSA) Board of Directors. I remained in that position for three years. I can’t say that either I, or the HSA, accomplished much, but it certainly was an educational experience.
LETTERS: Iran, furloughs, apologies & right-wing deprogramming
It’s Iran now No to furloughs Right wing deprogrammer Apology is right
PEOPLE BEFORE PROFITS False hope on the economy unless
In March, Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke saw 'green shoots' in the economy. Since then, various economists and government officials have seen signs that the recession may be bottoming out, with hopes that economic growth may start later this year. And many journalists in the business media are joining in, acting like paid touts for the stockbrokers.
Albany coup dtat: Whos to blame?
It’s impossible not to be disgusted by the mess in Albany. The greed, opportunism and self-serving nature of some state senators is mind-numbingly unbelievable.
Letters: Union-busting, Guantanamo Bay, Co-op not the same
It’s still union-busting Guantanamo Bay Greetings Right stuff Highly recommended reading Co-op not the same Improvement
