Missouri governor pledges 'different tone' for authorities as highway patrol takes over … [Read more...] about Ferguson crisis: Missouri governor pledges ‘different tone’ for authorities as highway patrol takes over
Parkinson’s May Have Played A Role In Robin Williams’ Suicide
From the start, the police were behaving like they might be nuts. Then they went nuts.
There appears to be no justification for the police behaviors in Ferguson last night. First it was bad; then it got worse. [icopyright one button toolbar] Then it got positively insane, thanks to police behaviors. There something nutty about the police when, "at 8:22 P.M. the police began demanding that the crowd stay twenty-five feet away from them and their … [Read more...] about From the start, the police were behaving like they might be nuts. Then they went nuts.
Cartoon: Warrior Cops
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Clinton’s Hawkish Statements On Syria Remind Left That Clinton Does Not Share Our Views On Foreign Policy
As is far too often the case, I think the mainstream media is getting the story wrong following Hillary Clinton's interview with Jeffrey Goldberg in The Atlantic in which she took a different position from Obama. We expect to see Clinton separate herself to some degree from Obama.The real significance is that this has been a wake up call for many on the left who really haven't … [Read more...] about Clinton’s Hawkish Statements On Syria Remind Left That Clinton Does Not Share Our Views On Foreign Policy
Rep. Steve King: Racial Profiling Not Factor in Ferguson Protests, All of Continental Origin
Rep. Steve King proved once again why he is a raving lunatic. He was asked by Newsmax TV if the Congressional Black Caucus should investigate what's occurring in Ferguson over the murder of unarmed black teen Michael Brown and he said it's not necessary because they are all black. Huh? [icopyright one button toolbar] “This idea of no racial profiling,” King said, “I’ve … [Read more...] about Rep. Steve King: Racial Profiling Not Factor in Ferguson Protests, All of Continental Origin
World Cartoonists Remember Robin Williams
Cartoonists around the world are continuing to offer their tributes to comedy and acting great Robin Williams. Here's a cross section: These copyrighted cartoons are licensed by Cagle Cartoons to run on TMV. Reproduction without licensing is strictly prohibited. … [Read more...] about World Cartoonists Remember Robin Williams
A lesson in a STEM study (Guest Voice)
A lesson in a STEM study by Esther J. Cepeda CHICAGO -- Every once in a while, research quantifies the effects of certain education policies on students. Then, the results are often shelved in favor of the prevailing "common sense." As in: If you want more scientists, mandate more science courses in school. Let's hope this fate doesn't happen with … [Read more...] about A lesson in a STEM study (Guest Voice)
Police Riot In Furgeson
As sad and disturbing as the death and possible murder of Michael Brown by a police officer in Ferguson , Missouri may have been what I witnessed last night was perhaps even more disturbing. It can really only be described as a police riot. Police response to the primarily peaceful protest is only pouring gasoline on the fire. I watched the coverage from Ferguson for about … [Read more...] about Police Riot In Furgeson
Riots in Ferguson, and what they mean (Guest Voice)
Leonard Pitts Jr.: Riots in Ferguson, and what they mean … [Read more...] about Riots in Ferguson, and what they mean (Guest Voice)
McConnell on Hillary
Scott McConnell evaluates Hillary Clinton's recent foreign policy statements in The American Conservative. So to sum up: Hillary regrets the lack of American action against Syria, while seeking to lay the rhetorical foundation for a subsequent war against Iran, all the while claiming to be “hepped up” about the rise of Sunni jihadism. It’s a point of view which makes little … [Read more...] about McConnell on Hillary
My Two Countries, Divided by a Common Language.
Everyone knows the old saw, attributed to George Bernard Shaw, "Britain and America are two countries, divided by a common language." [icopyright one button toolbar] Fortunately, there is a simple formula for translating between them: the British understate, while the Americans overstate. (The word, "Everyone" in the preceding paragraph is a nice example of the … [Read more...] about My Two Countries, Divided by a Common Language.
Lady Bird Johnson’s Letters Convey Passion for Nature
[icopyright one button toolbar] Living in Austin, Texas, less than two miles -- as the Texas crow flies -- from the beautiful Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and having frequently jogged in my younger and fitter days on the scenic Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail, I felt I knew all about Lady Bird Johnson's love of the outdoors and about her passion for protecting and … [Read more...] about Lady Bird Johnson’s Letters Convey Passion for Nature
Israeli soft power deserves more
The intemperate tirades of right wing Israelis and their American friends on news sites and social media make the Gaza war look like an expression of Jewish hatred of Islam, implemented by an invincible Jewish army killing despairing Muslims bunched in crowded neighborhoods. [icopyright one button toolbar] This is bad for Israel because most young people in far-flung … [Read more...] about Israeli soft power deserves more
Remembering Robin Williams
Remembering Robin Williams by Michael Winship Two memories of Robin Williams. The last time I was in his presence was during the 2007-08 Writers Guild strike. Robin showed up to walk our picket line at the Time Warner Center on Columbus Circle, just a couple of blocks from where the Moyers & Company offices are now. He came bearing bagels. Lots and lots of bagels. He … [Read more...] about Remembering Robin Williams
Trying times remind us about luck, need for compassion (Guest Voice)
Trying times remind us about luck, need for compassion graphic (which is not part of the original article) via shutterstock.com … [Read more...] about Trying times remind us about luck, need for compassion (Guest Voice)
Failure isn’t Obama’s problem
Failure isn't Obama's problem [icopyright one button toolbar] Turns out it's John Boehner who faces defeat. Mitch McConnell is hanging in there, but doesn't seem to have a strong grip on reality or, perhaps, his own Kentucky constitutency. The tea party is back, relishing its primary successes, and ready for action. A legislative year in which Speaker John A. … [Read more...] about Failure isn’t Obama’s problem
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Robin Williams
OF RELATED INTEREST: --Fox News makes blunder in reporting Robin Williams' death (wrongly identified footage -- and Shepard Smith called Williams a "coward" and had to apologize). --Robin Williams Committed Suicide by Hanging Himself, Police Say --Furor over graphic details of Robin Williams' death --Robin Williams and depression: We all wear a mask Mike Peters is … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Robin Williams
Gaza: Let the UN help
The shaky ceasefire in Gaza gives opportunity for limited accords on structuring a longer truce. The core need is for an honest partner to reach the first steps. The vital immediate step is establishment of an administrative, policing and monitoring structure to ensure that weapons and related materials do not enter Gaza at border crossings with Egypt or a planned new … [Read more...] about Gaza: Let the UN help
Hillary gets criticism from right and left on break with Obama
Hillary gets criticism from right and left on break with Obama … [Read more...] about Hillary gets criticism from right and left on break with Obama