John Case
LATEST ARTICLES BY John Case
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Arts
Of fire and ghazals, Agha Shahid Ali, poet of the week
March 21, 2013The life of exile has few pluses. But one is that it opens the door to a truly internationalist consciousness, and culture.
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U.S.
Are corporations too big to prosecute?
March 20, 2013These are banks, and bankers, whose failure precipitated the financial crisis, and the succeeding depression and bailouts. There have been bailouts, but, so far, no prosecutions of the CEO's.
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Opinion
How Medicaid expansion will help thousands in W.Va.
February 19, 2013Under Obamacare the federal government pays 100% for expanded state Medicaid coverage for three years, followed by incremental state contributions of up to 10%.
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Opinion
It’s simple: Talk, don’t shoot
February 14, 2013It's not complicated. Less guns equals less murders. But arms sales are through the roof now.
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Opinion
Can we cure inequality, and how?
February 7, 2013Joseph Stiglitz views growing inequality (a Marxist might say "the growing class divide") as a threat that may block economic recovery.
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Arts
Richard Blanco, inaugural poet, speaks to America
January 24, 2013President Obama chose the first Cuban American and the first gay man to be the inaugural poet at his second inauguration this past Monday.
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Opinion
The 2012 elections: Seasoned with salt
December 4, 2012Salt, in moderation, improves the flavor of most foods. So too with politics. The victory of President Obama was decisive, and satisfying , because of some salt.
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Labor
A life in organizing, an interview with Stewart Acuff
August 30, 2012A key voice in the design of the Employee Free Choice Act, Acuff spoke about how much change the very modest improvements in labor law the bill would bring, with his signature faith in working people.
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