Big Beer Bullies: Time for a Trust-Busting Beer Bust
InBev is trying to create a single beer behemoth OK, that’s it — no more Mr. Nice Guy from me when covering the avarice and arrogance of corporate … Read more
Jim Hightower’s Column
Political commentary column by Jim Hightower. Often serious, but Jim uses his trademark biting satire to make important points.
Iraq: Going from One Bad War to a Worse One
Meet the new Iraq War, same as the old one In 2004, Stuart Bowen of Texas was asked by a friend to take on a difficult and important job, … Read more
Nothing to Fear but Fearmongers
The scariest thing about political fearmongers is themselves One thing you can say about Rick Perry is that he sticks to his guns. If one of his policy … Read more
Marriott Hotel’s Shameful Tipping Scam
Here’s a ‘tip’ for you, Marriott: pay better than slave wages! As an old popular song from the 1970s asks, what do you get if you “work your … Read more
GOP Nightmare Reveals Secret Corporate Donors
Secret corporate donors expect quid pro quo treatment Some people have a myriad of recurring nightmares about being publicly embarrassed, such as rising to give a speech and … Read more
America’s Natural Politics
My father was a populist, but didn’t know it My father, W.F. “High” Hightower, was a populist. Only, he didn’t know it. Didn’t know the word, much less … Read more
Help Wash Formaldehyde Out of Baby’s Hair
Toxic formaldehyde has been included in baby products for years In the U.S. alone, the cosmetics industry pulls in some $70 billion a year in sales of what’s … Read more
A Billionaire’s Sound Advice to the Billionaire’s Club
Nick Hanauer speaks the truth to power, even though he’s a card-carrying member of the Billionaire’s Club. I’ve noticed several CEO’s, political pundits and so-called economic experts saying … Read more
Rick Perry’s Clown Show
It’s a hoot to watch Gov. “Oops” Rick Perry try to explain away his felony indictment. Trial lawyers will tell you that any good prosecutor could convince a … Read more
What We’ve Paid for War and Afghanistan and Iraq
Afghanistan and Iraq: Why did we sacrifice so much for so little? War is Hell. Major General Harold Greene could certainly tell you all about that — but, … Read more
