Slovenia Prime Minister Janez Jansa (left), Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala (second from left) and Poland Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki (third from left) meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a visit to Kyiv on behalf of the European Council on March 16, 2022. Ukrainian Presidency/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images … [Read more...] about Defending Europe: How cultural identity shapes support for Ukraine and armed resistance against Russia
Analysis-Trump is a fundraising giant but his miserly spending raises questions
Published by ReutersBy Jason Lange and Alexandra Ulmer WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former President Donald Trump's Save America group has quickly become one of the top Republican fundraising organizations ahead of the Nov. 8 congressional elections. But so far it has been stingy with its spending on Republican efforts to win in November compared to the expenditures of other groups, … [Read more...] about Analysis-Trump is a fundraising giant but his miserly spending raises questions
THE WORST JOB IN THE WORLD (CARTOON)
Quote of the Day: The US and European debt to Ukraine
Our Quote of the Day comes from The Bulwark's William Kristol, who writes this in an article titled "A New Period of Consequences" subtitled "It's 1936 again": I wonder if we fully appreciate the heroism of the Ukrainian people and the unpayable debt we owe them for their stand. Because if President Zelensky had fled, and the government of Ukraine had collapsed or … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: The US and European debt to Ukraine
Putin, Russia and War
When the Iron Curtain finally came down in 1991, it appeared that a new dawn had arisen for mankind, with autocracy trending downward and democracy on an upswing. Certainly, China was still on an autocratic path, but its economic interdependence with America and the West offered some possibility of liberalization in the future. And with the Soviet Union having disintegrated, … [Read more...] about Putin, Russia and War
Russian Dressing (Cartoon)
PUTIN KANYE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
I have heard that Kanye West, or Ye as he’s now going by, is a musical genius. I can’t deny or confirm he’s a musical genius because I’ve never listened to him which might be a bit weird since I’ve done a lot of cartoons on the guy. But, since I’ve heard this description from people I respect, like Trevor Noah, I’m gonna go along with it. This is unlike with Donald Trump, where … [Read more...] about PUTIN KANYE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Senate panel opens hearing on historic Supreme Court pick Jackson
Published by ReutersBy Moira Warburton, Lawrence Hurley and Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday began its consideration of President Joe Biden's nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to be the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, with Republicans expected to pose tough questions about her professional background and judicial … [Read more...] about Senate panel opens hearing on historic Supreme Court pick Jackson
TUCKER CARLSON AND VLADIMIR PUTIN (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 TUCKER CARLSON AND VLADIMIR PUTIN (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Fox News (Cartoon)
Even mild cases of COVID-19 might result in brain shrinkage and impaired cognitive function
Published by PsyPostMost of what we know about how COVID can affect the brain has come from studies of severe infection. In people with severe COVID, inflammatory cells from outside the brain can enter brain tissue and spread inflammation. There may be changes to blood vessels. Brain cells can even have changes similar to those seen in people with Alzheimer’s disease. For the … [Read more...] about Even mild cases of COVID-19 might result in brain shrinkage and impaired cognitive function
As fighting rages in Mariupol, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy appeals for help from Israel
Published by Reuters(Adds report of shelling from Kyiv mayor; U.S. defense secretary on hypersonic missiles) By Pavel Polityuk LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Russian and Ukrainian forces fought for the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol on Sunday, where residents are trapped with little food, water and power, while Ukraine's president appealed to Israel for help in pushing back … [Read more...] about As fighting rages in Mariupol, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy appeals for help from Israel
Covid-19 deaths linked to lack of Internet access
Correlation is not causation, but this correlation should make all of us pause: Covid-19 deaths linked to lack of Internet access. First, the research. Second, our abysmal lack of an inclusive broadband policy. … [Read more...] about Covid-19 deaths linked to lack of Internet access
WHY DO I HATE TUCKER? (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Even though Fox News is more of an entertainment outlet than a real source of news, actual journalists do work at Fox News. Sure, you don’t see them in prime time and a lot of their contributions get manipulated to push agendas over news, but there are journalists at Fox News who take their jobs seriously. But while Fox News highlights hacks like Greg Gutfeld sneering at … [Read more...] about WHY DO I HATE TUCKER? (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
The West thinks that Russians, suffering from sanctions, will end up abandoning Putin – but history indicates they won’t
The McDonald’s flagship restaurant at Pushkinskaya Square – the first one of the chain, opened in the USSR on Jan. 31, 1990 – in central Moscow on March 13, 2022, McDonald’s last day in Russia. AFP via Getty Images Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, Colorado State University and Evgeniya Pyatovskaya, University of South Florida While Russia is leading a … [Read more...] about The West thinks that Russians, suffering from sanctions, will end up abandoning Putin – but history indicates they won’t
THE PREDICTABLY LYING LIARS ARE PLOTTING TO GIVE JOE PAIN AT THE PUMP
When I hear Republicans blaming President Biden for high gas prices, I’m reminded of what scribe Mary McCarthy once said of her rival Lillian Hellman: “Every word she writes is a lie, including and and the.” I wouldn’t go quite that far in condemning Republicans for their current propaganda. But aside from those two little words, they’ve been weaving a panoply of lies that … [Read more...] about THE PREDICTABLY LYING LIARS ARE PLOTTING TO GIVE JOE PAIN AT THE PUMP
RUSSIAN HEROES (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
There are heroes and then there are cowards. Marina Ovsyannikova, an editor and producer for Russian state TV’s flagship news program, ran on the set during a live broadcast with a sign protesting Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Ovsyannikova chanted “stop the war” while holding a sign with the same message and “don’t believe propaganda” and “they are lying to you … [Read more...] about RUSSIAN HEROES (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Putin’s warning to ‘traitors’ sends chilling message
Published by Reuters(Reuters) - Graffiti warnings daubed on the doors of activists in Moscow. A food blogger threatened with up to 15 years in jail for "discrediting" Russia's army. A call to sack a senior former official for "treachery" for opposing the war in Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin issued a venomous warning to "traitors" on Wednesday, saying the West would try to … [Read more...] about Putin’s warning to ‘traitors’ sends chilling message
Full video of Zelenksy’s speech to U.S. Congress (includes a graphic war video)
Here is the full video of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's historic virtual address to the U.S. Congress. WARNING: This contains a graphic war video. … [Read more...] about Full video of Zelenksy’s speech to U.S. Congress (includes a graphic war video)
Zelensky notes attacks on US and urges Congress to reconsider ‘no-fly zone’ in powerful virtual speech
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Ukraine's besieged leader urged the United States Wednesday to reconsider his plea for a no-fly zone, invoking the terror of the September 11 attacks as he ratcheted up pressure on the White House to move aggressively against the Russian invasion closing in on Kyiv. More than three weeks into a war that has left hundreds of Ukrainian civilians … [Read more...] about Zelensky notes attacks on US and urges Congress to reconsider ‘no-fly zone’ in powerful virtual speech