Mozilla's CEO and the Right to be Wrong By Dick Polman Gay marriage is inevitable — and rightly so, because it's in sync with a core American value, equality under the law. But another core American value is freedom of expression, and gay marriage supporters need to revere that as well. I say this because last week's purging of Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich — whose head wound up … [Read more...] about Mozilla’s CEO and the Right to be Wrong
Fact-checking journalism gains momentum
Fact-checking journalism gains momentum (via AFP) Journalists have always faced up to facts, but a new wave of fact-checking journalism has gained prominence in the past decade to counter misleading or outrageous claims of political figures. Notable among these are FactCheck.org, and PolitiFact, which… … [Read more...] about Fact-checking journalism gains momentum
Conservatives Boo Jeb Bush’s Name
It's clear former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is going to have a lot of fence-mending and faction-wooing work to do it he wants to get the 2016 Republican Presidential nomination. None other than the GOP's rhetorical bomb-thrower Donald Trump mentioned Bush's name in front of conservatives -- and it brought boos from the crowd: Speaking at the New Hampshire Freedom Summit, a … [Read more...] about Conservatives Boo Jeb Bush’s Name
Months of Our Lives
Our government -- sometimes along with other nations -- the states, various groups and organizations, etc. designate months of the year as commemorative months to raise awareness about health, social and other important issues or to commemorate or celebrate significant events. To raise awareness about health issues, for example, we have: American Heart Month (February), … [Read more...] about Months of Our Lives
Mike Huckabee Thinks There’s More Freedom in North Korea Than America
The inflammatory rhetoric from the Republican Party continues..... Fox News personality and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who appeared at a New Hampshire event(#NHFreedomSummit), is quoted as saying: "I am beginning to think there's more freedom in North Korea sometimes than there is in the United States," citing TSA patdowns. Um, really? Since he knows so much … [Read more...] about Mike Huckabee Thinks There’s More Freedom in North Korea Than America
It was torture and way worse than admitted
But we knew that. We're back to square one: many Americans knew their government was lying and we were right. The question is: will confirmation that we acted brutally and lawlessly affect the system in any way? Probably not. We torture; we will continue to torture. We are beyond the law and that's where we want to stay. The classified study, prepared by the Senate … [Read more...] about It was torture and way worse than admitted
Changing for the times…AGAIN!
Hello TMV readers. As you can see, we have changed our look. This new look is more social media and mobile friendly. It will also allow for more video functionality and some additional interactive elements. Here are some changes that effect you directly for now: - Currently you have to scroll all the way to the bottom of the site to login for your profile, comments, … [Read more...] about Changing for the times…AGAIN!
Why are Republicans Playing the Victim on Civil Rights? (Guest Voice)
Why are Republicans Playing the Victim on Civil Rights? By Jason Stanford Republicans used to be the bullies, but now they can't stop whining about how everyone's picking on them. They've volunteered for the losing side on every single civil rights fight facing America and seem happy to whine about their woeful circumstances. When did the Republicans decide playing the … [Read more...] about Why are Republicans Playing the Victim on Civil Rights? (Guest Voice)
NBC’s Shame? Boston Marathon Survivor Walks Off in Tears and Slams Meet the Press
I used to work in the news media and NBC blew it on this one: A survivor of the Boston Marathon bombings said she walked off NBC's "Meet the Press" set crying on Friday after they used the alleged bombers' names. Adrianne Haslet-Davis, who lost part of her leg from injuries sustained in the bombings last year, tweeted on Friday she walked off the set crying after they … [Read more...] about NBC’s Shame? Boston Marathon Survivor Walks Off in Tears and Slams Meet the Press
Still missing Amy
Life creeps up on you, man. I don’t understand how it is that I am 27 years old because it feels like I was 16 just yesterday. And in little ways, I feel older than my age – I no longer even attempt to seek out new music, I’m content in the songs and album of the past – they are always better, right? But not long ago, the present had a superstar who I adored – Amy Winehouse. … [Read more...] about Still missing Amy
K Is For Kobayashi Maru
For those who are not familiar with the term Kobayashi Maru I will offer a brief explanation. The term comes from the film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and refers to an examination given to students at Starfleet Academy. On the surface it seems to be a character test of sorts. The student is supposedly on a routine patrol when he receives a distress call from a civilian … [Read more...] about K Is For Kobayashi Maru
Journalism and democracy: Ezra Klein’s strangled Vox (Guest Voice)
Journalism and democracy: Ezra Klein's strangled Vox (via The Economist) LAST weekend saw the launch of Vox, a new online news site founded by the one-time wunderkind political blogger, Ezra Klein. For the happy occasion, Mr Klein, Vox's editor-in-chief, has produced an interesting think-piece, "How politics makes us stupid… … [Read more...] about Journalism and democracy: Ezra Klein’s strangled Vox (Guest Voice)
Torture Accountability, Ctd.
Andrew Sullivan adds another tidbit on the Bush-Cheney torture regime and cover-up on The Daily Dish. Another day, another leak from the Senate Intelligence Committee’s report on the Bush-Cheney torture program. The picture that is emerging from the leaks – and, of course, we need the full report to assess them adequately – is that the torture program was not at all narrowly … [Read more...] about Torture Accountability, Ctd.
Stephen Colbert To Succeed David Letterman
White smoke could be seen rising from CBS Headquarters on Thursday. CBS will not be going through the same drama which we saw at NBC when Johnny Carson and Jay Leno left The Tonight Show (twice in the case of Leno). There was no consideration of forcing Letterman out before he was ready. One week after David Letterman announced his planned retirement on his own schedule, CBS … [Read more...] about Stephen Colbert To Succeed David Letterman
Android vulnerability: what you need to know about the Heartbleed bug
The latest #Heartbleed news is that Android devices running version 4.1.1 - phones and tablets - are at risk. Google has sent the patch to partners (you know, the teleco you bought your phone from) ... and customers wait for them to act. How to tell if your Android device is vulnerable to Heartbleed: @MrCippy shows you what you need to do http://t.co/SueWARezVF— CNET … [Read more...] about Android vulnerability: what you need to know about the Heartbleed bug
Religious conservatives warn GOP against holding convention in Vegas
You wonder just how many times the Republican Party will get down on its knees and bow down to religious conservatives. Now the GOP is being pressured not to hold its convention in Las Vegas. Right now if I had to bet money in Vegas, I'd bet that the Republican convention won't be held in Vegas: Some of the heaviest hitters on the religious right are pressuring GOP … [Read more...] about Religious conservatives warn GOP against holding convention in Vegas
Another Personal Post
It's painful enough to lose your parents but when estate issues become nightmares it's even worse. Don't get me wrong, my siblings and I get along really well and that was not the problem. It was the trusts my father had set up in 1992 to make life easier for us - unfortunately it didn't work out that way. It would appear that I got the Estate issues resolved yesterday and … [Read more...] about Another Personal Post
The Talk Radio Party? (Guest Voice)
The Talk Radio Party? by Michael Reagan So what does the Tea Party want this fall? A repeat of 2010, or a repeat of 2012? The Tea Party succeeded spectacularly in 2010. Its principled enthusiasm put Republicans back in charge of the House of Representatives and, if the Tea Party hadn't been so stupid in several races, it should have given the GOP control of the … [Read more...] about The Talk Radio Party? (Guest Voice)
Kristof: Where GOP Gets It Right
Nicholas Kristof on ways the GOP gets it right on poverty (but wrong on policy) in The New York Times. So, come on, Republicans! You’ve highlighted enduring truths about the importance of family, jobs and school reform. But, while your diagnoses deserve respectful consideration, your prescriptions have mostly been proved wrong. One more thing: These aren’t just abstract … [Read more...] about Kristof: Where GOP Gets It Right
Lech Walesa: Europe ‘Cannot Count on the United States’ (Rzeczpospolita, Poland)
When it comes to the handling of the Ukraine crisis, Cold War leader of the trade union Solidarity, former Poland President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Walesa has some choice words for President Obama, NATO, and the West - and for Poland's new batch of leaders. Mr. Walesa recently gave this interview with the Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita, in which he explains what he … [Read more...] about Lech Walesa: Europe ‘Cannot Count on the United States’ (Rzeczpospolita, Poland)