July 2011
13 posts
By Joseph E. Stiglitz
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The US economy’s troubles should have taught Americans (and others) that they need greater equality, stronger regulation, and a better balance between the market and government. Instead, resurgent right-wing economics once again threatens the global economy – or at least Europe and America
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A homemade wind chime with the word “Whining” under a red slash is made from metal parts put in his leg after a parachute accident. Every Sunday he trims his crew cut. He didn’t join the Army willingly, but as Command Sgt. Maj. Jeff Mellinger prepares to retire, he’s grateful he found his calling.
Mellinger was drafted to fight in the Vietnam War, and the Army believes he’s the last draftee to retire, after 39 years.
