Trump’s base starting to find him boring — but GOP hasn’t offered an alternative: conservative
Published by Raw StoryBy Travis Gettys Donald Trump continues to issue statements and proclamations from his Truth Social network and make jabs against his enemies at public rallies, but they've lost much of their power to shock. The twice-impeached former president remains banned from Twitter and Facebook, but the rest of the media has largely tuned out his conspiracy … [Read more...] about Trump’s base starting to find him boring — but GOP hasn’t offered an alternative: conservative
‘Russia controls fifth of Ukraine’ as war’s 100th day looms
Published by AFPSoledar (Ukraine) (AFP) - Russian forces hammered Ukrainian positions in the Donbas region on Thursday, as Kyiv said Moscow was in control of 20 percent of Ukrainian territory on the eve of the war's 100th day. Vladimir Putin's troops have set their sights on capturing eastern Ukraine since being repelled from around the capital Kyiv after their invasion began … [Read more...] about ‘Russia controls fifth of Ukraine’ as war’s 100th day looms
Be a Good ‘Propagandist’
After being repeatedly asked by British Sky News reporter Mark Stone why massacres such as the one at Uvalde, Texas, “only happen in your country,” noting this “awful” aspect of “American exceptionalism,” Texas Senator Ted Cruz indignantly answered with his own question and answer, "Why is it that people come from all over the world to America? Because it's the freest, most … [Read more...] about Be a Good ‘Propagandist’
KISSINGER UKRAINE
On this day in 1980, Ted Turner launched CNN
Television news fragmentation in the United States began on 01 June 1980 when Robert “Ted” Turner launched CNN in Atlanta, Georgia. At that time, national television news took place for 30 minutes each evening about dinner time. TV sets would show ABC News (Frank Reynolds, Peter Jennings, Max Robinson), CBS News (Walter Cronkite) or NBC News (John Chancellor), depending on … [Read more...] about On this day in 1980, Ted Turner launched CNN
A Story About Compassion
This is a story about how one man's compassion for the weakest people changed the lives of more than 2 million people. The year is 1952, and the Korean War is in full swing. People in the USA watch newsreels about events unfolding in Korea. Among the Americans concerned about Korea is Chicago resident Everett Swanson. He decides to visit the American military … [Read more...] about A Story About Compassion
U.S. jury awards Depp $15 million, Heard $2 million in defamation fight
Published by ReutersBy Lisa Richwine (Reuters) -A Virginia jury on Wednesday ruled that actor Amber Heard defamed ex-husband Johnny Depp in a widely watched six-week trial that featured explicit and graphic evidence and testimony detailing the former Hollywood couple's soured relationship. The seven-person jury also ruled in favor of Heard in some aspects of her counter-suit … [Read more...] about U.S. jury awards Depp $15 million, Heard $2 million in defamation fight
Pro-Life Hypocrisy
There seems to be a pattern of beliefs associated with those who are so-called pro-lifers. They are against abortion as they believe the procedure takes a life even if it is done prior to the fetus’ viability. Yet once a child is born they do not mind if it is killed by a crazed gunman or someone seeking publicity or attention by killing children. The same people who are … [Read more...] about Pro-Life Hypocrisy
Republicans held secret meetings in May with right-wing think tanks to plan 2023 Biden investigations
Published by Raw StoryBy Bob Brigham The far-right is already planning strategies for investigating the Biden administration under the assumption that Republicans will win the House of Representatives in the 2022 midterm elections. Axios reported Tuesday on a two-day retreat held on Maryland's Eastern Shore. "If the GOP wins control in the midterms, leaders want to kick off … [Read more...] about Republicans held secret meetings in May with right-wing think tanks to plan 2023 Biden investigations
Biden agrees to provide Ukraine with longer range missiles
Published by ReutersBy Jeff Mason and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed to provide Ukraine with advanced rocket systems that can strike with precision at long-range Russian targets as part of a $700 million weapons package expected to be unveiled on Wednesday. The United States is providing Ukraine with high mobility artillery rocket … [Read more...] about Biden agrees to provide Ukraine with longer range missiles
Two Warriors Out of Many who witnessed so much death and atrocity, made it home -and died too young
Dear Readers and relatives of service members: These are two of the men of our military and law enforcement family who gave everything under the most violent and heartbreaking conditions of WWII. My sister's father and my father... They somehow made it home, but from injury to spirit and body, died far too young afterward. They truly gave their lives, along with millions … [Read more...] about Two Warriors Out of Many who witnessed so much death and atrocity, made it home -and died too young
Memorial Day: Never Forget
Analysis: Russians feel little economic pain now, long-term outlook darkens
Published by ReutersBy Jake Cordell LONDON (Reuters) - For Oleg Kechin, owner of a chain of barbershops, forecasts that Russia will be plunged into its deepest economic crisis in a generation feel overdone. U.S. President Joe Biden may have promised that Western sanctions would wreak economic havoc in Russia, but Kechin's business is still drawing in customers in the town of … [Read more...] about Analysis: Russians feel little economic pain now, long-term outlook darkens
‘Flags In.’ Memorial Day 2022
There are probably no more poignant and powerful Memorial Day ceremonies meant to remember and honor the patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom, our Democracy and our nation than those taking place today at the hallowed rolling hills of the Arlington National Cemetery. Today, President Biden will lay a “national” wreath at the Tomb of the … [Read more...] about ‘Flags In.’ Memorial Day 2022
6 Amazing Ways Automation Is Changing Labs for the Better
Lab automation is transforming the way labs operate worldwide, improving safety and efficiency. Automation is seen as a threat to workers in some industries. However, in labs, it’s an invaluable tool for enhancing employees’ work experience and helping them increase productivity. It’s leading to safer, cleaner laboratories as well as fewer wasted resources, including … [Read more...] about 6 Amazing Ways Automation Is Changing Labs for the Better
MEMORIAL DAY, 2022
I broke one of my rules for this cartoon. I’m not big on holiday cartoons to begin with and since I’m a freelancer, I don’t have to draw them now. Back when I worked at The Free Lance-Star, my editor demanded a cartoon for every Memorial and Veterans Day along with most other holidays. I do believe we should thank those who fought for our country, but I think most cartoons that … [Read more...] about MEMORIAL DAY, 2022
Biden grieves with Texas town after latest U.S. school shooting
Published by ReutersBy Jarrett Renshaw and Gabriella Borter UVALDE, Texas (Reuters) - President Joe Biden on Sunday sought to comfort families in the Texas town of Uvalde following the nation's deadliest school shooting in a decade as federal officials announced they would review law enforcement's slow response. Fury has mounted over the decision by law enforcement agencies in … [Read more...] about Biden grieves with Texas town after latest U.S. school shooting
Guns and Poses: Reflections on the Uvalde Shooting
by Lauri Baron There’s a national gun crisis when: The NRA has more influence than the PTA. Russia’s bombing of markets and schools generates bipartisan cooperation on aiding Ukraine, whereas domestic massacres result in partisan polarization over common sense gun regulation. You can purchase a rifle privately without a background check when you’re 18 in Texas but … [Read more...] about Guns and Poses: Reflections on the Uvalde Shooting
What’s In a Name? A Hurricane Name, That Is. (UPDATED)
UPDATE: The article below focused on the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic hurricane basins. However, there is another region of hurricane activity that affects Americans and Central Americans: the Eastern Pacific region. Although not as “prolific” as the one on the other side of the North-Central American continent, this region has produced its share of … [Read more...] about What’s In a Name? A Hurricane Name, That Is. (UPDATED)