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Hightower: Who the Hell's in Charge Here? BP Disaster Caused by a Nasty Mix of Government Impotence and Corporate Rule

Jim Hightower, AlterNet. June 2, 2010.

"What we're witnessing is not merely a human and environmental horror, but also an appalling deterioration in our nation's governance."

Bill Moyers TV Farewell with Hightower -- The Fight of Our Lives: The Populist Battle with Corporate Power

Bill Moyers, Jim Hightower, Bill Moyers Journal. May 2, 2010.

"We need a lot more agitation. [T]hat's the only thing that succeeds from a progressive side in changing politics in America."

How the Monsters at Goldman Sachs Caused a Greek Tragedy

Jim Hightower, AlterNet. March 4, 2010.

Greece's crushing debt has exploded into a full-blown crisis, with the country on the precipice of the unthinkable: the default of a sovereign nation. Thanks Goldman Sachs.

Hightower: What Is Obama Getting Us into in Afghanistan?

Jim Hightower, Creators Syndicate. December 2, 2009.

Cut the music, and let's all ponder what Barack Obama, Roberts Gates, Stanley McChrystal and Co. are getting us into ... and whether we really want to go there.

Right-Wingers in Congress Love Their Own Govt.-Run Health Care, But They Hate Sharing It

Jim Hightower, Creators Syndicate. October 29, 2009.

Members of Congress and their families are blessed with their very own gold-plated, taxpayer-financed, Washington-run health care system.

A Corporation So Arrogant, It Thought It Owned the Word 'Monster'

Jim Hightower, Creators Syndicate. October 21, 2009.

When the tiny Rock Art Brewery in Vermont decided to name its beer "The Vermonster," they soon discovered that a behemoth drinks company was trying to push them around.

Hightower: Starbucks' Bizarre Branding Strategy -- Hide Its Name, Pretend to Be 'Authentic' Local Coffee Shop

Jim Hightower, Creators Syndicate. August 12, 2009.

Starbucks is now striving to be the anti-Starbucks, dressing up as funky neighborhood coffeehouses with a cool vibe.

This July 4th, Rebel and Agitate for Change

Jim Hightower, AlterNet. July 4, 2009.

Agitators created America, and it's their feisty spirit and outright rebelliousness that we celebrate on our national holiday.

Deadly Salmonella: Frozen Food's Newest Ingredient

Jim Hightower, AlterNet. May 28, 2009.

Contamination has become so widespread that major frozen food purveyors admit they can no longer ensure the safety of their products.

Memo to Media: Populism Is a Rebellion Against Corporate Power -- It's Not Just Stupid, Raw Anger

Jim Hightower, Hightower Lowdown. May 8, 2009.

Our fight against moneyed elites has more than 100 years of history.

Why Jim Hightower Shouldn’t Be the Only One Debating John McCain on Afghanistan

ZP Heller, Brave New Foundation AlterNet: Video. March 31, 2009.

Time to reclaim the frame from the neocons on this war.

Jim Hightower's Tips on 21st Century Populism, and Obama's Rare Opportunity

Mark Karlin, BuzzFlash. March 4, 2009.

"I say the greatest thing about America is Americans. The people themselves, at a grassroots level, are doing the most extraordinary things."

Why Was Obama MIA When Geithner Pitched the New Bailout?

Marie Cocco, Washington Post Writers Group. February 13, 2009.

Obama owes us some hands-on involvement, even if that means his hands get dirty with an unpopular program for the nation's most despised industry.

Sarah Palin's Faux Populism

Jim Hightower, AlterNet. September 11, 2008.

Living in a small town and being able to field dress a moose does not make Palin a populist, no matter how much pundits want to pretend it does.

Jim Hightower, Raising Hell

Jonathan Rowe, YES! Magazine. August 20, 2008.

The Texas populist's new book shows how ordinary Americans can in fact make a difference, and have.

Jim Hightower on Pot -- Sharing His Thoughts on Pot, That Is

Marijuana Policy ProjectJuly 14, 2008.

"The powers that be like to play games, and Marijuana is a nice diversion." (Video)

Hightower on McCain

Brave New Films, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. April 23, 2008.

Discussing McCain's chances in this Presidential race.

Swim Against the Current: Ordinary Americans Can Make Change Happen

Jim Hightower, AlterNet. March 7, 2008.

The fight for our country's future is still in our hands. Grass-roots movements are breaking free from corporate control.

Manliness in a Can? Dr. Pepper\'s New Soda Is a Laugh

Jim Hightower, December 31, 1969.