Alternative News and Information. en-us http://www.alternet.org/rss/button.gif http://www.alternet.org/ AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/ Copyright 2008 Independent Media Institute. All rights reserved. http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/80583/ America can't shop its way to greatness, and this one-time, government-funded shopping spree won't lead us to a sound economy. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:01 PDT Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/78934/ The fight for our country's future is still in our hands. Grass-roots movements are breaking free from corporate control. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:01 PST Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/76076/ Seal-the-border hysteria is everywhere. Instead of blaming immigrants for America's problems, let's look at executives on both sides of the border. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:01 PST Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/72875/ The Democrats' fizzle in the face of the power-grabbing Bush administration is doing serious damage to America's political psyche. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:01 PST Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/68064/ Bush & Buckshot are riding their little stick horses, demonizing another Muslim nation -- and the Dems are supporting it. We've got to shut them down. Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:00:01 PST Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/65450/ The Constitution is being trampled and nothing less than American democracy itself is endangered -- a presidential coup is taking place. Where is Congress? Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:01 PDT Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/62858/ A new animal-tracking system could put Big Brother in your backyard -- even if you're not a farmer. Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:01 PDT Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/60183/ How "reputable" financial firms are using an arsenal of tricks to extract high payments from homeowners, drain their equity and steal their homes. Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:01 PDT Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/57254/ In these weird times of privatization fever, selling off bridges, toll roads and airports is no longer considered preposterous -- for the billionaires who can afford them it's good business. Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:01 PDT Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/54623/ The sprawling $43 billion homeland security department is known for being in charge of America's color-coded terrorist-threat alarm system, a sham that obscures HSD's real mission: to serve as a giant federal cookie jar for corporate America. Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:01 PDT Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/52290/ After committing troops to a war that has left hundreds of thousands dead and millions without homes, George W. Bush says he prays for safety and peace. Way to go, Georgie, shift the responsibility for your mess to God. Sat, 26 May 2007 00:00:01 PDT Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/48405/ Electoral reform isn't just starry-eyed theory: Clean elections are taking place in states from Arizona to North Carolina, reversing the big-money corruption that rampages throughout our political system. Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:01 PST Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/47224/ Wal-Mart is making over its image to cater to a more affluent crowd. But behind its increasingly upscale image are the same lowbrow business tactics. Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:00:01 PST Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/45677/ The voters had their way: Now there are reasons to be cheerful -- and vigilant -- about a Democratic Congress. Thu, 28 Dec 2006 00:00:01 PST Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/44851/ It's not the terrorists who are targeting and destroying the heart of America; it's Bush & Co.! Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:01 PST Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/43188/ Criss-crossing the country, I've learned most people are over the red-state/blue-state talk and are aching for politics that matter to them. Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:01 PDT Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/42121/ After promising to save them, Bush has abandoned our most beautiful public spaces. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:01 PDT Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/40678/ An illegal war, a long list of eroded rights, and a country run by and for the benefit of corporate campaign donors -- all courtesy of the imperial presidency. Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:01 PDT Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/37624/ Bush's prescription-drug program is a boondoggle for America's fraud-ridden health-industrial complex. A better choice is available, and it's time to fight for it. Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:01 PDT Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/36593/ While claiming that they must 'secure' America for a post-9/11 world, the BushCheney zealots are taking us back to a pre-1776 world. Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:01 PDT Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/35040/ The Bush administration has pushed hard for limitless powers to spy on, imprison and torture American citizens in the name of 'security.' Is this really what America stands for? Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:01 PDT Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/33950/ The Good Food movement is leading the charge against expensive, nutrient-free, artificial, unhealthy, corporate crap-food. Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:01 PDT Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/32483/ Washington may be squandering our democratic promise, but out beyond the Beltway, America's progressive grassroots are thriving. Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:01 PST Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/31127/ As General Motors shuts down well-paid middle-class jobs, the old slogan 'What's good for G.M. is good for America' no longer applies. Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:00:01 PST Jim Hightower http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/29788/ Santa, don't bring me any stuff. The one and only thing I want is this: A real Democratic party, alive and kicking! Thu, 22 Dec 2005 00:00:01 PST Jim Hightower