AltWeeklies Wire
The Statue of Liberty Stamp Error and the End of America
The kind of country that puts stock photos on its stamps is the kind of country that puts a single air traffic controller in charge of one of its biggest airports. The kind of country that doesn't fix its mistakes is the kind that tells people under the age of 55 that they can go to hell and die when they get old and sick because it's more important to cut taxes for rich scum than to fund Medicare.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
04-20-2011 |
Commentary
Money: The Root of All Evilnew
There is one big difference between the Great Depression and 2009. Back then, too many people had too little money. Today, we have the more complicated, almost existential dilemma of too many people having too much money. The caveat: This is not real money.
New Haven Advocate |
Alan Bisbort |
01-27-2009 |
Commentary
Court Says the U.S. Treasury Discriminates Against the Blindnew
A federal appeals court upheld a 2006 decision that the U.S. Department of the Treasury discriminates against the blind because paper money is not distinguishable by touch. The decision could mean a big change for blind citizens like Stephanie Jones and for America's paper currency.
The Memphis Flyer |
Shara Clark |
05-30-2008 |
Policy Issues
