BY SUSAN ESTRICH If you’re having trouble following all of the twists and turns in the saga relating to the availability of what is commonly referred to as the “morning-after pill,” you’re not alone. First some basic facts: The emergency contraceptive must be taken within five days of unprotected sex, and contrary to claims of […]

BY FROMA HARROP Anti-government protests in Turkey have produced a social movement like no other. The lit match was not the death of a heroic dissident, a corrupt election, high unemployment or the other usual-suspect grievances. It was the government’s plan to replace precious park space in downtown Istanbul with a shopping mall and replica […]

BY RICHARD L. FRICKER There those who are truly mad, and those who are barking mad, and then there is Congressman Tom Cotton, Republican of...

BY JIM HIGHTOWER If you’re covered in political stink, it might be prudent to avoid yelling “dirty politics” at others. Lately, a mess of right-wing Tea Party groups have been wailing nonstop that they have been targeted, harassed and denied their civic rights by partisan, out-of-control, Obamanistic IRS thugs [no adjective too extreme when assailing […]

BY VERN TURNER Paul Revere is revered for his famous ride through the streets of Boston alerting people that the British army was invading their...