Opinion

Capitalism and human misery a 2003 report card

January 9, 2004

Opinion We are living in an era of highly developed means of production, high-speed communication technology and sophisticated transportation systems. Thanks to the accelerating progress in science and technology and in spite of the hindering effects...

Breakthrough and peril for the Green Party

December 19, 2003

Opinion Up against the campaign of a wealthy businessman who outspent him nearly 10-to-1, a strong progressive candidate nearly won the [Dec. 9] runoff election to become San Francisco’s mayor. Some national news stories depicted the...

Democracy crumbles under cover of darkness

December 19, 2003

Opinion Never before has the House of Representatives operated in such secrecy: At 2:54 a.m. on a Friday in March, the House cut veterans’ benefits by three votes. At 2:39 a.m. on a Friday in April,...

Free trade batters worlds farmers

December 12, 2003 By George Naylor And Wenonah Hauter

Opinion This year, the efforts of farmers, consumers, and fair trade activists to protest unfair trade policies have had dramatic results.

Etch A Sketch and the Wal-Mart phenomenon

December 12, 2003

Opinion Perhaps the most successful, imaginative toy of all time has been Etch A Sketch. It thrilled our youngsters – and their parents and other adults – some 40 years ago and it still does today....