Mike Johnson’s Revolving Door – OpEd
Hear it? What’s that sound? “Whoop-whoop-whoop.” It’s Washington’s revolving door, allowing corporate interests to come directly inside Congress to pervert
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Author: Jim Hightower
Jim Hightower is a radio commentator, writer, and public speaker.
Articles by Jim Hightower :
Elon Musk Messes With Texas – OpEd
There is nothing quite as pitiful as whiny billionaires. And the whiniest of all is the richest — Elon Musk.
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The Glaringly Obvious Answer To America’s Truck Driver Shortage – OpEd
Seemingly intractable problems sometimes have an obvious solution standing right in front of them. Our nation’s dire shortage of long-haul
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Corporate Thievery In America’s Mobile Home Parks – OpEd
Over time, words with beautiful meanings occasionally get degraded into ugliness. “Gentle,” for example. Originally meaning good natured and kindly,
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An Attack Weaker Than Beer – OpEd
Oh, thank God for Ted Cruz! Once again, the far-right-wing U.S. senator is saving you and me from a political
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New Label, Same Old Business As Usual – OpEd
As John Mellencamp sings: “If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” True. And here’s an equally true
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The Most Influential Musician You Never Heard Of – OpEd
When you think of Americans whose music has made a lasting difference, you might think of Scott Joplin, Woody Guthrie,
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A Surprising Win For Animal Rights And Democracy – OpEd
It’s an odd marketing strategy for an industry to assail its own consumers. Yet, that’s what the monopolistic meatpacking industry
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Stop This Corporate Child Abuse – OpEd
With new outrages erupting every day, I find some comfort in knowing that we the people have at least eliminated
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Ailing Seniors Deserve Dignity – OpEd
What’s wrong with us? Our nation’s moral compass, I mean. I don’t like being a downer, just focusing on wrongs,
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