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• Why Do We Pay Our Plumbers More Than Our Caregivers?

  Surely leaky pipes aren't more important than our children. Yet, in America, most plumbers make five times what caregivers do. Author Riane Eisler shows how our economic system, rooted in gender inequality, is failing us. An excerpt from her latest book follows.

• Right-Wing Judicial Activism Runs Amok

  Congressional Democrats never stood up to Bush's far-right judicial nominees. With this week's decisions, Americans are reaping what their lack of back-bone sowed.

• Why No Democratic Presidential Candidate Is Getting My Gay Money

  Nancy Goldstein: How can you contribute money to someone who might think your lifestyle is immoral?