Letting Murderers Go Free
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“Breaking News: In Florida, a murderer has made public his plans to kill three individuals in the next six weeks. If all goes according to his plan, Elmer Carroll will die on May 29th, William Van Poyk will die on June 12th, and Marshal Gore will die on June 24th. And what is more, this murderer has admitted that he has killed before; in fact, he killed three people in 2012 alone. Clearly this man is a serial killer who has killed and plans to keep doing so. ”
Author: Laura Finley
Published in: David Kinchen Blog
Date: May 19,2013
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At Universities, Too, the Rich Grow Richer
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“Although many Americans believe their universities are places where administrators and faculty members coexist on a fairly equal basis, the reality is that this is far from the case.
According to recent surveys by the Chronicle of Higher Education, 35 private university presidents and four public university presidents topped $1 million in total earnings during the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Among the public university presidents, Graham Spanier of Pennsylvania State University received $2.9 million for that year, followed by Jay Gogue of Auburn University ($2.5 million), E. Gordon Gee of Ohio State University ($1.9 million), and Alan Merten of George Mason University ($1.9 million). Overall, the presidents of public universities — the poor relations of their private university counterparts — had a median annual total compensation of $441,392.”
Author: Lawrence S. Wittner
Published in: Truth Out http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/16407-at-universities-too-the-rich-grow-richer, Las Vegas Informer http://lasvegas.informermg.com/2013/05/17/at-universities-too-the-rich-grow-richer/, San Antonio Informer http://sanantonio.informermg.com/2013/05/17/at-universities-too-the-rich-grow-richer/,
Date: May 16,17,2013
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Where are the Nonviolent Alternatives to the Nine Proposed Military Bases in Afghanistan?
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“Earlier this week, Hamid Karzai confirmed that the United States will build nine new military bases in Afghanistan, including a strategic base at the border with Iran, with Whitehouse spokesman Jay Carney assuring us that these nine new bases will not be permanent. Their role will mainly be to strengthen and train the Afghan military; our only question is whether they even entertained any non-military options? With our media, it’s hard to tell.”
Author: Stephanie Van Hook and Michael N. Nagler
Published in: Huntington News http://www.huntingtonnews.net/62727
Date: May 15,2013
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Commentary on the “Husband Beater” and Other Disgusting Products
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“Love it or hate it, the U.S. is a free market economy. As such, people can start almost any business they want. While in many ways that is a beautiful thing—it allows for creativity and ingenuity, and it spurs motivated individuals to take risks that may turn into something really exciting and potentially beneficial, not just individually but for society at large– this same free market economy allows people to start businesses that do absolutely no social good and are, in some cases, absolutely despicable. Here I discuss a few of the examples that have made my blood boil. Sadly, they are far from the exception. Surely others can identify examples of their own that should simply never have gone to market. Not because the government should censor or prohibit them, but rather because no individual should ever dream up such disgusting, inhumane ways of making a profit—and no one should support such poor ideas by buying them.”
Author: Laura Finley
Published in: Salem News http://www.salem-news.com/articles/may062013/bad-business-lf.php, David Kichen Blog, Sierra County Prospect http://www.sierracountyprospect.org/2013/05/08/the-husband-beater-5813/, Huntington News http://www.huntingtonnews.net/62142
Date: May 6,7,8,2013
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International Workers Day: A Reminder of U.S. Progress on Worker’s Rights
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“May 1 is International Workers Day. It is a day to be reminded that “just and favorable” work conditions, “equal pay for equal work,” workplaces “free of discrimination,” and “protection against unemployment” are fundamental human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Unfortunately, May 1st is a day to recognize the many ways the U.S fails to enact the human right to work. I offer here just a few of the many ways the U.S is falling short, recognizing the many other workers who toil in poor conditions for low pay that remain marginalized and often voiceless.”
Author: Laura Finley
Published in: David Kinchen Blog, New Clear Vision http://www.newclearvision.com/2013/05/01/international-workers-day/, Salem News http://www.salem-news.com/articles/may012013/manday-lf.php, Sierra County Prospect http://www.sierracountyprospect.org/workers-day-may-1-2013/, Common Dreams https://www.commondreams.org/view/2013/05/01-4, Huntington News http://www.huntingtonnews.net/61588,
Date: April 30,May 1,2013
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