Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - A former top White House aide with unique access to Donald Trump and inner workings of the West Wing was expected to testify publicly Tuesday before the committee probing the attack on the US Capitol. Cassidy Hutchinson, an executive assistant to Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows, was a central figure in the White House around the period of … [Read more...] about Capitol assault panel to hear from key White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson
“Heat is the No. 1 weather-related killer of Americans.”
Did you know that heat waves are "one of the deadliest natural hazards”? By 27 June 2021, the Pacific Northwest (US and Canada) was in the midst of a “historic and dangerous” heat wave. https://twitter.com/NWSWPC/status/1409120637793177602?s=20 But the 27th wasn't the peak. A 121º reading in Lytton, British Columbia, on 29 June 2021 set a "world record for the most … [Read more...] about “Heat is the No. 1 weather-related killer of Americans.”
On ‘Tyranny of the Minority’
The state of Wyoming, with fewer than 600,000 residents, sends two Senators to the U.S. Senate. The state of California, with nearly seven times as many (nearly 40 million) residents, also sends two Senators to the U.S. Senate. As Max Boot notes in a recent Washington Post column, “Twenty-one states with fewer total people than California have 42 Senate … [Read more...] about On ‘Tyranny of the Minority’
Trump’s Lasting Legacy
Excluding Trump’s role in changing America’s relationship with NATO and other nations, his largest and lasting domestic impact is and will be his three appointees to the Supreme Court. These appointments transformed the Court from a moderate political body into a deeply conservative one which with lifetime tenure for justices will remain so for decades to come. There are two … [Read more...] about Trump’s Lasting Legacy
OUR DYSTOPIAN FUTURE
OUR DYSTOPIAN FUTURE 16 Votes The people who argue that you can’t ban guns because people will still get guns are the same troglodytes who support banning abortion. But you don’t ban abortion, you just outlaw it. This is a momentous occasion and I wasn’t sure how to address it with a cartoon. I’m still not sure. There’s so much to take from this. Roe v. Wade was … [Read more...] about OUR DYSTOPIAN FUTURE
With Roe overturned, U.S. Democrats turn abortion battle to November midterms
Published by Huff ViralWASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) – Leading Democrats sought to turn Friday’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade into a rallying cry for the November elections, warning of grim consequences for women, contraception and gay marriage if Republicans regain control of Congress. In a 5-4 ruling powered by its conservative majority, the high court … [Read more...] about With Roe overturned, U.S. Democrats turn abortion battle to November midterms
Roe Overturned. Now What?
Now that Roe has been overturned, people opposed to that decision have some thinking to do. So do people who favor the decision. First Up: Women with unwanted pregnancies aren't necessarily responsible for those pregnancies. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report "that almost 3 million women in the U.S. experience rape-related pregnancy during their … [Read more...] about Roe Overturned. Now What?
MINORITY RULE
How long can the union hold when institutions favor the minority?
For several years, I've believed that this union of 50 states teetered precariously. That I lived in a country which could collapse into a second civil war, but probably not in my lifetime. Today, I have no confidence in that timeline. We are no longer being governed through "the consent of the majority." Instead, we are being governed by demands of the minority, law … [Read more...] about How long can the union hold when institutions favor the minority?
Roe, Roe, Roe Your Wade
The day we'd dreaded was coming -- was this one. This was the day that in the ideology of ivory tower "conservatives" imaginary babies trumped actual women -- whose lives were in peril in so many ways. And, as noted in the dissent, there was NO COMPELLING reason to do it. The five right-wing ideologues did it because they COULD do it. (So much for the 'limited decisions" … [Read more...] about Roe, Roe, Roe Your Wade
U.S. Supreme Court ruling on abortion ‘horrific,’ says Canada’s Justin Trudeau
Published by ReutersOTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that a U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision was "horrific" and he sympathized with women "set to lose their legal right to an abortion." "The news coming out of the United States is horrific. My heart goes out to the millions of … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court ruling on abortion ‘horrific,’ says Canada’s Justin Trudeau
Roe overturned: What you need to know about the Supreme Court abortion decision
A half-century of reproduction rights upended by the Supreme Court. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Linda C. McClain, Boston University and Nicole Huberfeld, Boston University After half a century, Americans’ constitutional right to get an abortion has been overturned by the Supreme Court. The ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization – … [Read more...] about Roe overturned: What you need to know about the Supreme Court abortion decision
Supreme Court overturns Roe, upends 50 years of abortion rights: 5 essential reads on what happens next
Supreme Court decides to upend 50 years of abortion rights. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images) Matt Williams, The Conversation The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion had been indicated via a leaked draft opinion some weeks ago, but that doesn’t diminish the impact it will have. The ruling handed down by … [Read more...] about Supreme Court overturns Roe, upends 50 years of abortion rights: 5 essential reads on what happens next
COUPERS AND GROPERS
We have found out which members of Congress asked the White House for a pardon. The list includes Andy Biggs, Mo Brooks, Matt Gaetz, Louie Gohmert, Scott Perry, and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Each were part of the Big Lie that Trump “won” the election and helped try to overturn the election their party lost. Each are enemies of democracy and support fascism. Trump’s former head … [Read more...] about COUPERS AND GROPERS
Clarence Thomas calls on court to undo rulings on same-sex relationships and contraception: ‘We have a duty to correct the error’
Published by Raw StoryBy Travis Gettys Justice Clarence Thomas on Friday confirmed some of the darkest warnings about the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. The conservative-dominated court overturned the landmark decision that enshrined a woman's right to an abortion and said individual states can permit or restrict the procedure themselves. "The Constitution does not … [Read more...] about Clarence Thomas calls on court to undo rulings on same-sex relationships and contraception: ‘We have a duty to correct the error’
Factbox-Where abortion is still legal in the U.S. after the fall of Roe v. Wade
Published by Reuters(Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision paves the way for about half of the 50 states to ban or heavily restrict women's access to abortions. The first restrictions will take effect in 13 states with so-called trigger laws https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe# designed to be … [Read more...] about Factbox-Where abortion is still legal in the U.S. after the fall of Roe v. Wade
Supreme Court overturns abortion rights landmark
Published by ReutersBy Lawrence Hurley and Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday took the dramatic step of overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that recognized a woman's constitutional right to an abortion and legalized it nationwide, handing a momentous victory to Republicans and religious conservatives who want to limit or ban the … [Read more...] about Supreme Court overturns abortion rights landmark
Is Your Business Prepared for a Power Outage?
Power outages are the bane of every business's existence. They typically mean work for the day is finished — unless the power switches back on quickly. Blackouts can strike anytime, making them even more unnerving and stressful for every business and its employees. That’s why it’s vital to be prepared for a power outage. Companies must have a plan in place to deal with … [Read more...] about Is Your Business Prepared for a Power Outage?
New York officials slam ‘shocking’ Supreme Court gun ruling
Published by AFPNew York (AFP) - New York officials expressed shock and outrage Thursday at a Supreme Court ruling that strikes down a gun law, warning the move would undermine public safety. The 6-3 ruling, which comes as the country grapples with a shocking surge in gun crime, overturns a New York state law that required a person to prove they had legitimate self-defense … [Read more...] about New York officials slam ‘shocking’ Supreme Court gun ruling
U.S. Supreme Court expands gun rights, strikes down New York law
Published by ReutersBy Andrew Chung and Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday declared for the first time that the U.S. Constitution protects an individual's right to carry a handgun in public for self-defense, handing a landmark victory to gun rights advocates in a nation deeply divided over how to address firearms violence. The 6-3 ruling, … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court expands gun rights, strikes down New York law