Published by AFPMiami (AFP) - A passenger was forced to disembark a flight in Florida because he insisted that wearing a red thong as a face mask complied with Covid regulations, local media said Thursday. Adam Jenne, 38, was asked to leave the aircraft before it took off from Fort Lauderdale airport. He told local news channel NBC2 that he wanted to show the "absurdity" of … [Read more...] about Man forced off US flight for wearing thong as face mask
WHO says the COVID-19 pandemic can be ended but solutions must be applied equally
Even as President Joe Biden struggles with controlling COVID-19, the World Health Organization ((WHO) says the Omicron variant is probably in most of the world’s countries already and could again overwhelm health systems in the US and elsewhere. The good news is that the solutions to ending the COVID-19 pandemic, including Omicron, are already known. The need is to find the … [Read more...] about WHO says the COVID-19 pandemic can be ended but solutions must be applied equally
Three Army Heroes Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor (Updated)
UPDATE: Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe was one of three Army heroes (below) who today received, the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during Operation Iraqi Freedom on Oct. 17, 2005. He is the first Black service member to be recognized with the Medal of Honor for combat actions in Iraq or Afghanistan since 9/11. Please read HERE about the short, … [Read more...] about Three Army Heroes Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor (Updated)
Will Bunch: Nothing is more important than Team Trump’s January PowerPoint urging a full-blown coup
Published by The Philadelphia InquirerIn 1971, the brilliant musician Gil Scott-Heron warned America that "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised." So far that's been true, but who knew that in 2021 the counterrevolution — more popularly known as a coup — would be laid out in a PowerPoint presentation? Indeed, when the story first dribbled out late this past week, it sounded more … [Read more...] about Will Bunch: Nothing is more important than Team Trump’s January PowerPoint urging a full-blown coup
Coming To The Moderate Voice In 2022
The Moderate Voice may have political posts, but there is more to this blog than politics. Indeed, there is more to life than politics, and so ... "Wait. There is more to life than politics? Surely, you can't be serious." I am serious, and don't ... Oh forget it. Anyway, here is a peek at some non-political TMV posts coming in 2022. JANUARY 1ST: In the 1993 film … [Read more...] about Coming To The Moderate Voice In 2022
Mourning after mass shootings isn’t enough – a sociologist argues that society’s messages about masculinity need to change
People attend a vigil for the victims of a school shooting that occurred in Oxford, Michigan, on Nov. 30, 2021. AP Photo/Paul Sancya Darcie Vandegrift, Drake University Today, Dec. 14, marks the anniversary of the tragic loss of children and teachers at Sandy Hook. After any mass shooting, Americans hear politicians make the ritualistic call for … [Read more...] about Mourning after mass shootings isn’t enough – a sociologist argues that society’s messages about masculinity need to change
WHAT COMES OUT OF THE FOX HOLE (Cartoon)
Trump GOP Mistletoe (Cartoon)
Don Jr, Laura Ingraham Text Mark Meadows On January 6 To Tell President Trump To ‘Condemn This S–t’ As Capitol Riot ‘Got Out Of Hand’
Published by Radar OnlineDonald Trump Jr. and a slew of Fox News hosts reportedly sent numerous text messages to White House chief of staff Mark Meadows during the January 6 Capitol riot to tell President Trump to condemn the insurrection that was unfolding at the time. According to Representative Liz Cheney, who is the vice president of the House Select Committee investigating … [Read more...] about Don Jr, Laura Ingraham Text Mark Meadows On January 6 To Tell President Trump To ‘Condemn This S–t’ As Capitol Riot ‘Got Out Of Hand’
MeidasTouch Video: #TreasonTexts summarizes Fox News, Donald Trump, Jr. damning texts to Meadows on Jan. 6
From MeidasTouch. This summarizes the bombshell story: … [Read more...] about MeidasTouch Video: #TreasonTexts summarizes Fox News, Donald Trump, Jr. damning texts to Meadows on Jan. 6
FOX’S FLAMING FIR (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace surprised viewers and many of his colleagues yesterday by announcing that this would be his last show and he was leaving the network, effective immediately. Shortly after, CNN announced the hiring of Wallace to be an anchor on their upcoming streaming service, CNN Plus. Wallace turned down a contract extension with a pay raise to jump ship … [Read more...] about FOX’S FLAMING FIR (Cartoon, Column and Video)
House panel recommends contempt charge for ex-Trump aide Meadows
Published by ReutersBy Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. congressional committee probing the deadly Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol voted unanimously on Monday to seek "contempt of Congress" charges against Mark Meadows, who served as White House chief of staff to former President Donald Trump. The seven Democratic and two Republican members of the House of … [Read more...] about House panel recommends contempt charge for ex-Trump aide Meadows
Why is my poop brown?
Brown poop can indicate good health. Vitalii Barida/iStock via Getty Images Plus Hannibal Person, University of Washington Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to … [Read more...] about Why is my poop brown?
The Cuomo Brothers (Cartoons)
John M. Crisp: Putin still wants Trump to be president
Published by Tribune News ServiceThis feels familiar. Russia was, after all, the national adversary of my youth. My dad was not particularly easy to perturb, but I clearly recall his anxious face one October afternoon in 1962 as the United States and Russia — in the guise of the Soviet Union — squared off over the emplacement of missiles in Cuba and arguably made their nearest … [Read more...] about John M. Crisp: Putin still wants Trump to be president
Killling Christmas (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip cartoonist. His favorite expression “WHAT A HOOT” certainly sums up his outlook on his life and work which are inexorably entwined. Mike’s warm, easygoing and zany demeanor is evidence that his personality matches his creative talents. As … [Read more...] about Killling Christmas (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
Russia says it may be forced to deploy intermediate nuclear missiles in Europe
Published by ReutersMOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia said on Monday it may be forced to deploy intermediate-range nuclear missiles in Europe in response to what it sees as NATO's plans to do the same. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told Russia's RIA news agency in an interview that Moscow would have to take the step if NATO refused to engage with it on preventing such an … [Read more...] about Russia says it may be forced to deploy intermediate nuclear missiles in Europe
Poll Cats (Cartoon)
How conspiracy theories in the US became more personal, more cruel and more mainstream after the Sandy Hook shootings
The legacy of the Sandy Hook shootings in 2012 continues to reverberate nine years later, including in how conspiracy theories have changed since the tragedy. Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/AFP via Getty Images Amanda J. Crawford, University of Connecticut Conspiracy theories are powerful forces in the U.S. They have damaged public health amid a global … [Read more...] about How conspiracy theories in the US became more personal, more cruel and more mainstream after the Sandy Hook shootings
Journalistic EARTHQUAKE: Chris Wallace quits Fox News Channel “immediately” for CNN’s streaming service
Last week NBC's Brian Williams announced his retirement from NBC News. It was a surprise but not an earthquake. In the news biz, Chris Wallace created an earthquake. He announced at the end of his Sunday program that "effective immediately" he was leaving Fox News to move on to other ventures. Then, right after that, it was announced that Wallace was leaving Fox News to … [Read more...] about Journalistic EARTHQUAKE: Chris Wallace quits Fox News Channel “immediately” for CNN’s streaming service