‘Going low’ only validates Trump and debases America
By Richard Cohen Washington Post Writers Group Columnist Eric Holder, who has never been elected for anything in his life, has some advice for his fellow Democrats. Revising Michelle Obama's mantra -- "when they go low, we go high" -- Holder says "when they go low, we kick them." All through this great nation of ours, Republicans licked their chops. Someone should check to … [Read more...] about ‘Going low’ only validates Trump and debases America
TMV Financial Support
I’ve come to consider The Moderate Voice as a gathering of real friends and I know most of you feel the same way. In many respects, TMV friends are actually more real because of the way people open themselves up in their comments to various articles. Joe and Tyrone work hard behind the scenes while others are on the front lines providing interesting commentary for our … [Read more...] about TMV Financial Support
How prejudice against Israel hurts its young citizens
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Two Israeli college students personally have felt the sting of the world’s prejudice against the citizens of the Jewish State. Under the auspices of StandWithUs, they currently are touring the southwestern United States speaking on high school and college campuses, and telling about their experiences. Because one is a former Olympian, … [Read more...] about How prejudice against Israel hurts its young citizens
We know the GOP has at least one pre-existing condition
WASHINGTON -- Is selective memory loss a pre-existing condition? Embattled incumbent Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine, stands accused of voting against health care for more than 100,000 Mainers. "To clarify," a reporter for the local ABC affiliate asked Poliquin recently, "did you vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act?" "No," Poliquin said. "I voted for a replacement plan." … [Read more...] about We know the GOP has at least one pre-existing condition
The Art of the Murder (Cartoon, Column and Video)
During Donald Trump’s Helsinki Summit with the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin was asked about having compromising information on Trump. Putin responded to the American journalist by telling him, “Just disregard these issues and don’t think about this anymore again.” As the supposed leader of the free world, an American president should have taken this opportunity to … [Read more...] about The Art of the Murder (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Generation Z voters could make waves in 2018 midterm elections
Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg, Tufts University Unlike the much-studied millennials, we don’t know much about Generation Z, who now make up most of the 18- to 24-year-old voting bloc. These young people started first grade after 9/11, were born with the internet, grew up with smartphones and social media and practiced active-shooter drills in their classrooms. In 2018, they … [Read more...] about Generation Z voters could make waves in 2018 midterm elections
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Trump and Saudi Arabia
OF RELATED INTEREST: --Uproar Over Dissident Rattles Saudi Royal Family --Trump, Breaking With U.S. Intelligence, Appears to Accept Saudi Explanation of Journalist’s Death --“Trump Never Handles Anything Right”: The President Is Acting Like Saudi Arabia’s Lawyer in the Khashoggi Affair Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Trump and Saudi Arabia
Trump has abdicated moral leadership on what should be core issues for America
WASHINGTON -- When the United States does not stand up for human rights and freedom of expression, there are tragic consequences. The apparent torture and murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi is one of them. From the beginning, President Trump and his advisers have given Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a green light to do whatever he wants. … [Read more...] about Trump has abdicated moral leadership on what should be core issues for America
Why Nancy Pelosi doesn’t care what they say about her
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- "Do whatever you have to do. Just win, baby." Nancy Pelosi's feisty, candid and pragmatic words to Harvard students on Tuesday reflected the House Democratic leader's full adaptation to the role of designated dart board for House Republicans. She granted full absolution to party hopefuls who think they'll enhance their chances of winning by promising not … [Read more...] about Why Nancy Pelosi doesn’t care what they say about her
Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)
Bad Times at the El Royale is the perfect example of storytelling that's able to captivate the audience, keep them guessing, and deliver something that is strange and thrilling, but still enjoyable. Directed and written by Drew Goddard, who also brought us The Cabin in the Woods, Bad Times at the El Royale establishes a tale with six different storylines. Each of these … [Read more...] about Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)
Researchers find a connection between birth weight and increased risk of disease
Many of us have heard the correlation between high levels of abdominal fat and an increased risk of various diseases, including heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. However, did you know that the connection between higher levels of abdominal fat and an increased risk of certain diseases actually develops way back in infancy? Previously, researchers had solidified the … [Read more...] about Researchers find a connection between birth weight and increased risk of disease
Democrats want tax breaks for the rich.
Democrats want tax breaks for the rich. That is the gist of a report published by CBS News. "Some of the strongest opposition within the Republican party last year in the debate over the 2017 tax cut legislation flared up from lawmakers worried about a lower cap on deductions for state and local taxes. Now Republicans in these high-tax states who voted for the tax cuts … [Read more...] about Democrats want tax breaks for the rich.
Outraged UN group says Khashoggi’s enforced disappearance violates international law
Growing outrage against the enforced disappearance and probable murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has increased pressure on the UN’s main human rights body to seek an impartial investigation. By implication, a Saudi investigation as promised to President Donald Trump is not impartial or independent enough under international law. Abductions, renditions and … [Read more...] about Outraged UN group says Khashoggi’s enforced disappearance violates international law
Doubt It Can Happen Here? Tell It to Berlin
A note to those who think it unfair to compare the Trump White House and the GOP to what happened in Germany 85 years ago. by Michael Winship BERLIN—On the last full day of two weeks spent in this city, the requisite visit was paid to Checkpoint Charlie, the spot at the Berlin Wall where, from 1961 to 1989, allied forces and other foreigners crossed the uneasy border … [Read more...] about Doubt It Can Happen Here? Tell It to Berlin
Democracy threatened by Trump’s lies
(Editor's note. It seems this column went up under a different name and due to a technical glitch in posting the column itself did not go up -- just the cartoon. We've put a new image on it and are reposting under a differetn headline in full. We regret the error.) WASHINGTON -- President Trump's constant, relentless, remorseless lying is a central feature of his … [Read more...] about Democracy threatened by Trump’s lies
Standing In Line To Vote: The Kids Aren’t Alright
When did you last stand in line? I mean really stand in line. It might have been the airport (average line time perhaps 15 minutes), the drug store, even in busy Manhattan, a minute or two before customers start tsking and wishing the person holding them up at the counter would just self immolate already, or wish they didn't try to pay with expired Canadian food stamp … [Read more...] about Standing In Line To Vote: The Kids Aren’t Alright
Prince Jared finds himself in the wrong fairy tale (With videos)
"Two princes: Kushner now faces a reckoning for Trump's bet on the heir to the Saudi throne" -- Washington Post headline, Oct. 15 Excerpted from: "Salmanella and the Glass Orb: How Prince Charming Met His Prince Charming" Once upon a time in the year 2017 -- before Ulysses S. Grant was recognized as a great general, before Frederick Douglass was recognized for his … [Read more...] about Prince Jared finds himself in the wrong fairy tale (With videos)
The Autocratic Club (Cartoon, Column and Video)
I’m seriously offended. I’ve drawn Donald Trump about a thousand times by now and the guy has never called me to pay a compliment on capturing his likeness. But, Andy Thomas, an artist in Missouri paints him once, and Trump gave him a phone call telling him how much he liked it. Trump praised the painting, and told Thomas that he normally doesn’t like paintings of himself, … [Read more...] about The Autocratic Club (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Colette (2018)
When a film includes feminism, queer expression, independence, and authority over one's intellectual property, it may be something to pay attention to. And, with Colette, you get all of those things and more. Colette, based on true events, is the story of French novelist Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette. In the role is Keira Knightley, who is tasked with delivering a performance … [Read more...] about Colette (2018)