Opinion
What can today’s activists learn from Emancipation Proclamation?
January 11, 2013The Emancipation Proclamation, signed Jan. 1, 1863, freed slaves in states - and parts of states - that were at war with the United States.
Read moreIs the right-wing era over? Not yet
January 11, 2013Is the era of right-wing ascendancy over? I would argue that it is a bit premature to reach that conclusion.
Read more2012 “Are You Serious?” awards
January 11, 2013Every year Dispatches From The Edge gives awards to news stories and newsmakers that fall under the category of "Are you serious?"
Read moreThe Second Amendment Is a dangerous anachronism
January 9, 2013Three days after the massacre in Newtown, Conn., I was astonished to read a hard-hitting editorial in the Plain Dealer that ended with the following.
Read moreMajority backs higher taxes on the rich
January 8, 2013Many - a significant portion I would argue - disapprove of the "fiscal cliff" deal because it does not increase taxes enough on the wealthy.
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