Hemp: A Common Sense Crop for America’s Common Good
Hemp, hemp, hurray for a crop that could deliver a new economic high for America! Four years ago, Michelle Obama picked up a shovel and made a powerful … 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.
JPMorgan: Jamie Got Punished
The sad tale of poor Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan’s CEO If you are sensitive to stories of human suffering and economic hardship, let me warn you that the following … Read more
Obama’s Inaugural Address: Progressive and Presidential
President channels FDR in his inaugural address Skies were overcast, and the temperature was a chilly 40 degrees in Washington on Monday when President Barack Obama took the … Read more
Who’s Behind ‘Fix the Debt’?
Look out, the ‘fixers’ are coming to ‘fix the debt’ Top corporate chieftains and Wall Street gamblers want to tell Washington how to fix our national debt, so … Read more
Corporate U: Why Does a University Need a CMO?
Free thinking universities turn to corporate-think The “ivory tower” of academia has become overshadowed by a new edifice on campus that is reaching ridiculous heights: the corporate tower … Read more
The Constitution Is in God’s Hands in Paragould, Arkansas
No doubt you had a lot on you mind in December — the dancing of sugar plum fairies, America stumbling toward the fiscal cliff, the outcome of the … Read more
Ballot Measures: Notable Successes in Democracy for 2012
The people make their voices heard via ballot measures This being the season of giving, it’s worth looking back at some special gifts from November’s election that received … Read more
What’s for Dinner? Looking at America’s Food Culture
As we enjoy the traditional holiday season of food-centered celebrations, let’s not only consume, but also reflect on, discuss and consider, what we can do to shape our … Read more
The Mass Media Favorites Fall out of Favor
The declining fortunes of the mainstream mass media Let us address the declining fortunes of today’s mainstream mass media. (Yes, I can hear your pained screams of “Nooooo … Read more
The Airline Industry’s Fee-for-all
Big news, holiday travelers! American Airlines has a new family deal for you. If you and the kids are headed off to grandma’s house, Disney World or wherever, … Read more
