Published by ReutersBy Ismail Shakil and Anna Mehler Paperny (Reuters) - Canadian authorities are scrambling to find ways to end the 12-day-long occupation of the national capital's downtown over COVID-19 measures, hoping a combination of criminal charges, traffic tickets and the prospect of losing access to fuel will end the blockades. The protests, which started with truck … [Read more...] about Canadian authorities scramble to end protests against COVID measures
WASHINGTON QUOTE (CARTOON)
What is ‘legitimate political discourse,’ and does it include the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol?
When persuasion stops and violence begins, that’s the line between ‘legitimate political discourse’ and something very different, scholars explain. AP Photo/John Minchillo Jennifer Mercieca, Texas A&M University and Timothy J. Shaffer, Kansas State University When the governing body of the Republican Party called the events of Jan. 6, 2021, … [Read more...] about What is ‘legitimate political discourse,’ and does it include the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol?
McConnell criticizes censure of two House Republicans
Published by ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday the Republican National Committee should not be singling out party members, after it censured U.S. Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for joining Congress' investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on Capitol Hill. (Reporting by David Morgan; editing by Kanishka … [Read more...] about McConnell criticizes censure of two House Republicans
The Olympics in China
by Mike Fuqua So the Olympics are here again. I'm usually wildly enthusiastic about watching the games. And that's both Winter and Summer. I am glued to the TV for all the events. Last night I watched women's hockey between Finland and Canada. I mean, when would I ever do that except the Olympics? The pageantry is stupendous, the performances run from routine to … [Read more...] about The Olympics in China
Oscar nominations 2022: Who got snubbed?
Published by The Seattle TimesOn what I'm going to christen Gold Tuesday — that annual event when Oscar nominations are announced, much too early in the morning — news was good for Jane Campion (whose "The Power of the Dog" led the pack with 12 nominations), Steven Spielberg (now an eight-time nominee for best director, this time for "West Side Story"), and many more. But we've … [Read more...] about Oscar nominations 2022: Who got snubbed?
LEGITIMATE DISCOURSE (CARTOON)
Whoopi Goldberg awkwardly demonstrates how the idea of race varies by place and changes over time
LEGITIMATE POLITICAL DISCOURSE (Cartoon)
Misinformation Fueled By ‘Foreign Powers’ Online Causes Heightened Terrorism Threat In The U.S.
Published by KnewzBy alang.consultant New York (Knewz) — The terrorism threat against the United States remains heightened, fueled by misinformation posted online and amplified by foreign powers, federal officials said. The warning was included in a Department of Homeland Security bulletin issued on Feb. 7. “The primary terrorism-related threat to the United States continues to … [Read more...] about Misinformation Fueled By ‘Foreign Powers’ Online Causes Heightened Terrorism Threat In The U.S.
LeBron James Has Been Nominated For Worst Actor Of The Year
Published by Fadeaway WorldBy Nico Martinez View the original article to see embedded media. Not many stars could juggle the weight of being the face of basketball, a businessman, and a movie star in one summer. For LeBron James, it's easy work. Unfortunately, his first Hollywood performance didn't exactly excite the viewers. 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' got pretty bad reviews … [Read more...] about LeBron James Has Been Nominated For Worst Actor Of The Year
Satire: Republican Revisionism
By Laurie Baron The Republican National Committee censured Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for serving on the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol which the RNC considers “legitimate political discourse.” Unbeknownst to the public, the RNC also appointed a historical committee to censure Republicans whose policies the RNC retrospectively … [Read more...] about Satire: Republican Revisionism
BEZOS AND BRIDGES (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Bridges are literally crumbling and falling apart in the United States from decades of neglect. One of President Joe Biden’s accomplishments was the infrastructure package he signed into law last November. On the same day the president was visiting Pittsburgh, a bridge in that city collapsed. Over 45,000 bridges in this nation have been graded in “poor … [Read more...] about BEZOS AND BRIDGES (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Russia has been at war with Ukraine for years – in cyberspace
Russian President Vladimir Putin walks through a hall in the building housing Russia’s GRU military intelligence service. Dmitry Astakhov, Sputnik, Government Pool Photo via AP Maggie Smith, United States Military Academy West Point The build up of Russian forces along Belarus’ 665-mile border with Ukraine is a physical manifestation of Russia’s … [Read more...] about Russia has been at war with Ukraine for years – in cyberspace
CLARENCE AND GINNI THOMAS, POSTER COUPLE FOR HIGH COURT CORRUPTION
Embed from Getty Images When word spread last week about an imminent Supreme Court retirement, I hoped against hope that it would be Clarence Thomas. No such luck. Replacing Clinton appointee Stephen Breyer with a Biden appointee is really no biggie. Ridding the court of Clarence, and his blatant conflicts of interest, would be a major upgrade – at least in terms of … [Read more...] about CLARENCE AND GINNI THOMAS, POSTER COUPLE FOR HIGH COURT CORRUPTION
Supreme Court lets Alabama use electoral map faulted for racial bias
Published by ReutersBy Andrew Chung (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let Alabama use a Republican-backed map of the state's U.S. congressional districts that a lower court found likely discriminates against Black voters, handing an important victory to Republicans as they seek to regain control of Congress in the Nov. 8 elections. In a 5-4 decision, the court granted … [Read more...] about Supreme Court lets Alabama use electoral map faulted for racial bias
NATIONAL ARCHIVES HAD TO GO TO MAR-A-LARGO TO GET TRUMP WHITE HOUSE RECORDS
When historians will write the history of the Trump Presidency a key theme will be how Trump ignored laws and there were no consquences. The latest excample comes via The Washington Post which reports that the National Archieves had to go to Mar-a-Largo to get White House records. President Donald Trump improperly removed multiple boxes from the White House that were … [Read more...] about NATIONAL ARCHIVES HAD TO GO TO MAR-A-LARGO TO GET TRUMP WHITE HOUSE RECORDS
TORN DOCUMENTS (CARTOON)
As a Jew and a rabbi, I’m embarrassed about what happened to Whoopi Goldberg | Opinion
Published by NJ.comBy Clifford Kulwin Contrary to popular belief, where there is smoke there is not always fire. On the Monday, January 31 episode of The View, the ABC daytime TV talk show, there was a conversation about antisemitism. Co-host and West Orange resident Whoopi Goldberg, a Black woman who is not Jewish, observed that “The Holocaust is not about race…it’s about … [Read more...] about As a Jew and a rabbi, I’m embarrassed about what happened to Whoopi Goldberg | Opinion
What is walking meditation?
Thich Nhat Hanh leads a walking meditation in Paris. Godong/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Brooke Schedneck, Rhodes College For Thich Nhat Hanh, the late Vietnamese monk who popularized mindfulness in the West, walking was not simply a way to get from one place to another, or an activity to be reserved for a perfect forest path. It could be a … [Read more...] about What is walking meditation?