Trump’s Al Capone Moment – OpEd
The Prohibition Era mobster and thug Alphonse “Al” Capone comes to mind as we see the man who incited the
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Author: Mitchell Zimmerman
Mitchell Zimmerman is an attorney, longtime social activist, and author of the anti-racism thriller Mississippi Reckoning.
Articles by Mitchell Zimmerman :
GOP Ads Cry ‘Crime!’ But Homicides Are Actually Falling – OpEd
If you’re trying to process all those political ads you’re seeing about crime, you’d better look at the facts. First
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How A ‘No-Fly Zone’ Could Lead To Nuclear War – OpEd
In response to the rising brutality of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, some Americans say they support making Ukrainian airspace a
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Hypocritical Scolding Won’t Stop Russian War On Ukraine – OpEd
As Moscow signals its apparent readiness for war over Ukraine, the U.S. government seems determined to ignore Russia’s not-so-ridiculous concerns over
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Trump Should Be Indicted – OpEd
In the wake of his second impeachment acquittal, Donald Trump proclaimed victory in what he called “the greatest witch hunt
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We Need More Partisanship, Not Less – OpEd
Unity and bipartisanship sound wonderful. But can anyone explain how “building bridges” to today’s GOP will get anything done? Republicans
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If Trump Fills Ginsburg’s Seat, The Court’s Legitimacy Will Be In Crisis – OpEd
In 1832, President Andrew Jackson condemned a Supreme Court decision in words that are famous in judicial history, but today
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Who’s Ready To Die For Trump’s Ego? – OpEd
My granddaughter’s school has planned a trip to Thailand. Two things worry me. First, that she or her classmates might
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The Senate’s Make-Believe Trial Of Donald Trump – OpEd
President Trump is on trial. As in a real trial, charges have been asserted: the House alleges high crimes and
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Why They Still Come – OpEd
What goes around comes around. This familiar phrase explains why Central American families and children are coming up to our
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