By Colleen O'Connor Donald Trump may have spent most of his life chasing and allegedly sometimes even threatening women. This week, the once fictional “Females Furies” have all escaped the pages of the 1970s DC comics and become serious and possibly even fatal threats to his administration. The midterm elections have already been dominated by, for and about women. … [Read more...] about The Women Chasing Trump Now are Florence, Stormy and Nancy
The grassroots revolt against Kavanaugh
PORTLAND, Maine -- Exceptional dangers require exceptional and sometimes unusual responses. This was the spirit animating the volunteers at a phone bank Tuesday night in Portland. They were asking citizens to urge their state's popular Republican senator, Susan Collins, to oppose the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. And if they found a … [Read more...] about The grassroots revolt against Kavanaugh
Cartoon: Pieta Rico
EPA Proposes Rolling Back Methane Rule
PHILADELPHIA – Clean-air advocates are vowing to fight the latest proposal to roll back regulations on methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. Acting Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler wants to reduce the frequency of monitoring for methane leaks at oil and gas facilities that is required under the 2016 New Source Performance … [Read more...] about EPA Proposes Rolling Back Methane Rule
Our shared reality is fraying
Have we lost our grip on the truth? Shutterstock Arie Kruglanski, University of Maryland The concept of truth is under assault, but our troubles with truth aren’t exactly new. What’s different is that in the past, debates about the status of truth primarily took place in intellectual cafes and academic symposia among philosophers. These days, … [Read more...] about Our shared reality is fraying
Cartoon: FEMA gets ICY
How many Benedict Arnolds can one administration hold?
WASHINGTON -- "I'll write the real book!" says President Trump, vowing to counter the "scam" Bob Woodward has just published. This is no idle threat. By the time his presidency is over, he may be the only one left to write a book. The rest of us will have gone to the gallows. Trump has, by now, declared that virtually all those who have criticized him are guilty of the … [Read more...] about How many Benedict Arnolds can one administration hold?
Further On Down The Russia Scandal Road: Is That Paul Manafort Finally Going To Flip?
A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: I value your comments, especially when they add to or smartly counter my arguments. Dissenting views always are welcome. But I am no longer able to reply because of a well-known glitch in the Disqus system that Joe and Tyrone have been unable to interest the clowns at Disqus in addressing. My sincere apologies. News that lawyers for former … [Read more...] about Further On Down The Russia Scandal Road: Is That Paul Manafort Finally Going To Flip?
Chaos and Confusion on the Ship of State
How long can the political insanity persist? How long can the country function with a crazed captain at the helm, disregarding his navigators and willing to chance driving the ship of state aground? He seems to have no destination in mind and ignores the rocks when he guides the vessel close to the shoreline. There’s never been a captain as foolhardy and unwilling to take … [Read more...] about Chaos and Confusion on the Ship of State
How the pain of 9/11 still stays with a generation
Dana Rose Garfin, University of California, Irvine The Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks were the worst acts of terrorism on American soil to date. Designed to instill panic and fear, the attacks were unprecedented in terms of their scope, magnitude and impact on the American psyche. The vast majority (over 60 percent) of Americans watched these attacks occur live on … [Read more...] about How the pain of 9/11 still stays with a generation
Why al-Qaida is still strong 17 years after 9/11
Tricia Bacon, American University School of Public Affairs Seventeen years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, al-Qaida conducted the most destructive terrorist attack in history. An unprecedented onslaught from the U.S. followed. One-third of al-Qaida’s leadership was killed or captured in the following year. The group lost its safe haven in Afghanistan, including its extensive … [Read more...] about Why al-Qaida is still strong 17 years after 9/11
Report: U.S. officials suspect Russia in mystery ‘attacks’ on diplomats in Cuba, China
It's now believed that Russia may have been involved in more than helping defeat Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2018. Intelligence agencies now believe Russia may be involved in ongoing mysterious attacks on the health of American diplomats abroad, NBC News reports. NBC News used five sources for it's report: Intelligence agencies investigating mysterious "attacks" that led … [Read more...] about Report: U.S. officials suspect Russia in mystery ‘attacks’ on diplomats in Cuba, China
Cartoon: 9/11
17 Years On, Al Qaeda Is Stronger Than Ever & The 9/11 Cover-Up Remains Firmly Intact
Who doesn't remember what they were doing 17 years ago today as the first fragmentary reports dribbled out about one aircraft and then a second hitting the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City? I was about 75 miles from Ground Zero. Despite being able to finally make contact with friends who were working in the area after several fraught hours (one … [Read more...] about 17 Years On, Al Qaeda Is Stronger Than Ever & The 9/11 Cover-Up Remains Firmly Intact
Trump’s radically un-American agenda
WASHINGTON -- President Trump's antics in his "Crazytown" White House inevitably dominate the headlines. Meanwhile, however, his wrongheaded policies are damaging far more than the nation's dignity and honor. Hampered by inexperience and incompetence, the administration is pursuing a radically un-American agenda that should alarm progressives and conservatives alike. Trump's … [Read more...] about Trump’s radically un-American agenda
Violence against the media isn’t new – history shows why it largely disappeared and has now returned
The Capital Gazette in Annapolis lost five staffers in a shooting. AP/Patrick Semansky Jennifer E. Moore, University of Minnesota Duluth and Michael J. Socolow, University of Maine Another news outlet has been attacked in the United States. A man rammed his car repeatedly into Fox affiliate KDFW in Dallas, Texas, on Sept. 5. We can now add this to … [Read more...] about Violence against the media isn’t new – history shows why it largely disappeared and has now returned
Cartoon: The Line Up
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: The Line Up
CNN Poll: Trump approval down 6 points in a month, hits low among independents
Donald Trump is hemorrhaging support from independent voters. This isn't good news for Trump nor for the GOP -- and overall his poll numbers are not in good shape. CNN: President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen 6 points in the last month and stands at a new low among political independents, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS. Overall, just 36% … [Read more...] about CNN Poll: Trump approval down 6 points in a month, hits low among independents
If Trump were a CEO, his board would have fired him by now
Bert Spector, Northeastern University The Trump White House has endured a lot of bad publicity in its short lifespan, but recent disclosures may be among the worst. On Sept. 4, an early account of Bob Woodward’s new book revealed the “nervous breakdown” unfolding within the Trump administration. Then, the next afternoon, a “senior official” went public – albeit … [Read more...] about If Trump were a CEO, his board would have fired him by now
Great Music Chapter 32: You Can’t see Heaven in this Life, but Sometimes you can Hear it.
For this week’s Great Music article, I was wandering around YouTube, looking for a good video of this particular piece of music when I came across a video of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra playing Canon in D. This video includes a vocal arrangement sung by a children’s choir. I am an absolute sucker for anything that involves children and music – so I had to choose this one. The … [Read more...] about Great Music Chapter 32: You Can’t see Heaven in this Life, but Sometimes you can Hear it.