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New Jersey governor proposes state-owned bank
February 20, 2018As large commercial banks and investment institutions put the squeeze on mutual savings banks, there are fewer financial resources available for communities, small businesses and consumers.
Read moreThe 2018 Winter Olympics—politics and hypocrisy
February 16, 2018While we watch the world’s top athletes compete for gold, we are also watching a fierce competition between sports and politics.
Read moreTrumpian threat to democracy raises stakes for 2018 elections
February 15, 2018The American people face a crisis of governance and threat to democracy unlike any in our history. The stakes couldn’t be higher in the outcome of the 2018 elections.
Read more“Israel in Egypt”: A Handel oratorio propagandizes for colonialism and war
February 15, 2018The context for this problematic work, subject to pointed discussion on musical, historical, political, theological and territorial grounds, has to be more transparent. Vague references to the generalized global exile and refugee experience simply looks like...
Read moreTell Congress to squash Trump’s tip theft rule
February 14, 2018Trump’s Labor Secretary announced a proposed rule that would allow restaurant owners to pocket the tips of millions of tipped workers.
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