Opinion
“Checkpoints and Borders” sings of immigrant youth (with video)
June 6, 2013Undocumented immigrants aren't faceless, nor are they voiceless.
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With unity, New Yorkers could elect mayor for the “99 percent”
June 5, 2013The New York City elections are exceptionally important this year, and a large part of the electorate understands that.
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You could sell that
May 28, 2013I make things. People will remark on them, then they will get a glow on their faces and and remark: "You could sell that!" This is considered the highest compliment you can be paid.
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Obama and the right’s “brave new world”
May 23, 2013Political pundits seem to agree that the past couple of weeks haven't been kind to the Obama administration.
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Letter from the heartland: Silent factories, human pain
May 23, 2013High unemployment, the paycheck-to-paycheck population of the area, and the increasing incidence of spousal abuse, teen pregnancy and drug use still dominate daily life.
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