Time passes and takes with it those who can bear witness, reality becomes history, but in the deep well of national memory, the past holds lessons for the future. On this day 67 years ago, I was in uniform in a sleeping bag on a German farmhouse floor when someone shook me awake to whisper, “Roosevelt is dead.” At 21, I was part of a generation that could remember no … [Read more...] about The Day FDR Died: His Legacy Now
Freedom of Religion Is Not Absolute
Rick Santorum made separation of church and state an issue in his campaign for the presidency, denouncing John F. Kennedy’s commitment to that principle and using freedom of religion as a rallying cry. The uproar regarding coverage for contraception further highlighted the continuing schism in America over those wanting absolute freedom to follow their religious beliefs and … [Read more...] about Freedom of Religion Is Not Absolute
Controversy Over Verbal Attack on Ann Romney (UPDATED 3)
UPDATE 3: How nice: Hilary Rosen has apologized for her comments about Ann Romney and some conservatives now attack her for raising children as a lesbian. This is a classic case where a Democrat put her foot in her mouth, gave an issue to GOPers and some on the GOP side overreached and undermined an issue handed to them on a silver platter. It's another example of how partisans … [Read more...] about Controversy Over Verbal Attack on Ann Romney (UPDATED 3)
Obama Fund Raising Email Frames the Election
Consider it now officially on. President Barack Obama has sent the following fundraising email which shows how the Dems will frames the election; Friend -- We now know who our opponent is. But what we're really fighting against is what our opponent has pledged to do if elected. He would shower billionaires with more huge tax breaks, oppose setting a timeline to … [Read more...] about Obama Fund Raising Email Frames the Election
Are Newspapers Failing to Adapt in the Digital Age?
Are newspapers making the shift? In my 9 month cross country car trip, I'm looking at local newspapers and see some exhilarating and genuinely grief-inducing reaction to the realities print newspapers now face due to the new realities of the economy, the challenges of web news and web opinion and social media, and the decline in newspaper readership among young people. Only a … [Read more...] about Are Newspapers Failing to Adapt in the Digital Age?
Disney Will Help China Develop Animation Industry
Disney will help China develop its animation industry, which from China's perspective helps it develop its culture. China is one of the world's fastest growing film markets. Details from Newsy.com: … [Read more...] about Disney Will Help China Develop Animation Industry
Justice in Florida
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Will the Senate Soon Get a Truly Independent Senator?
Is there a king-sized political summer for independents at the end of Maine's long season of Snowe? Those who believe our two political parties are increasingly predictable, non-and-counter productive and rhetorically toxic may have reason to hope. The eyes of independents are on Maine and the Senate bid of former independent Governor Angus King, who's running to replace … [Read more...] about Will the Senate Soon Get a Truly Independent Senator?
Bully: THE Movie on Bullying (the Problem is REAL)
Several months ago I wrote this column on bullying which was syndicated nationally by Cagle Cartoons. As someone who talks to a lot of educators and kids I need to stress again: this problem is REAL. The new movie Bully is out. And it's a film that needs to be watched and pondered by all. Here's the trailer: … [Read more...] about Bully: THE Movie on Bullying (the Problem is REAL)
CNN’S Jeffrey Toobin: Prosecutor Threw Book at George Zimmerman
Here's a CNN discussion on the significance of the charges brought against neighborhood watch commander George Zimmerman, who shot Trayvon Martin, armed with Skittles and an iced tea: Oh, yes: And then there's the predictable, increasingly tiresome and trite reaction on the Martin controversy from Rush Limbaugh who blames racial tensions in this controversy on...you … [Read more...] about CNN’S Jeffrey Toobin: Prosecutor Threw Book at George Zimmerman
How Santorum Boxed in Romney
WASHINGTON -- Rick Santorum's departure from the presidential race could not come soon enough for Mitt Romney. In proving himself more tenacious than anyone predicted, Santorum dramatized one of Romney's major problems, created another, and forced the now inevitable Republican nominee into a strategic dilemma. Republicans may condemn class warfare, but their … [Read more...] about How Santorum Boxed in Romney
People Are Good; Caine’s Arcade
Sweeping the Internets, if you've yet to see it (or even if you have) it's well worth watching (again). Caine's Arcade, the story of a 9 year old boy in East LA who built an arcade out of cardboard in his dad's auto parts shop... The icing on the cake, a scholarship fund the filmmaker set up for Caine’s college education. The video was posted Monday; it's raised more … [Read more...] about People Are Good; Caine’s Arcade
UPDATE :Zimmerman in Custody and is Charged with Second Degree Murder:
The announcement of second-degree murder which if found guilty of charge =25 years min without parole to life without parole. You cannot charge first-degree without going to a grand jury in Florida. She threw the book, it seems. Has to show a depraved attitude toward Trayvon in order to make a 2nd degree stick. The full evidences will tell the story. Florida has 'sunshine … [Read more...] about UPDATE :Zimmerman in Custody and is Charged with Second Degree Murder:
UPDATE To Zimmerman to be Charged, but Where Is He?
The announcement of second-degree murder which if found guilty of charge =25 years min without parole to life without parole. You cannot charge first-degree without going to a grand jury in Florida. She threw the book, it seems. Has to show a depraved attitude toward Trayvon in order to make a 2nd degree stick. The full evidences will tell the story. Florida has 'sunshine … [Read more...] about UPDATE To Zimmerman to be Charged, but Where Is He?
McCarthyism Reborn in Republican Pitched by Some as Romney Veep
McCarthyism has been now reborn in the form of Florida Rep. Allen West who has been pitched by some GOPers as the perfect running mate for former Massaschusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, now the party's presumptive nominee: As many as 80 House Democrats are communists, according to Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.). West warned constituents at a Tuesday town hall event that he's "heard" … [Read more...] about McCarthyism Reborn in Republican Pitched by Some as Romney Veep
Selig Cartwright, Goldman Sachs Washroom Attendant, Does The Second Amendment Fandango
Sorry to bother you, Mr. B. But something happened this morning I thought you should know about. What is it Selig? A leak in the piping? I hope my Stall #8 hasn't been flooded. No, sir. Nothing that serious. It was just that guy who came by this morning. I don't know who he was, but he said he was here to install gun mounts over the sinks and toilet bowls. Oh that. No … [Read more...] about Selig Cartwright, Goldman Sachs Washroom Attendant, Does The Second Amendment Fandango
A Law Professor Looks at the George Zimmerman Train Wreck
Yesterday George Zimmerman, the armed neighbhood watch commander who felt skittles-and-ice-tea armed African American teenager Trayvon Martin looked suspicious, followed him and shot him dead in cloudy circumstances, lost his attorneys. The media covered this story well but the significance of this from a legal point of view is best summarized by law prof Darren Lenard … [Read more...] about A Law Professor Looks at the George Zimmerman Train Wreck
Syria
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UPDATE: 2 Huge Earthquakes Off Banda Aceh Indonesia Spark Tsunami Watch
UPDATE: The watch area has been reduced but some East African countries have issued tsunami warnings. ==================================== Remember the massively destructive Indonesian tsunami in 2004? The same area has just had two major earthquakes (8.6, 8.2) and a tsunami watch has been issued. So far, no damage has been reported. BBC CNN … [Read more...] about UPDATE: 2 Huge Earthquakes Off Banda Aceh Indonesia Spark Tsunami Watch
A Self-Questioning Mike Wallace
In the obituary roll of old clips, Mike Wallace, who has died at 93, is now seen in his familiar role as relentless prosecutor of the powerful. Yet, it was not always so. In the early days of “60 Minutes,” I was with him at small gatherings, when he and other media people, then under relentless attack by the Vice President of the United States as "nattering nabobs of … [Read more...] about A Self-Questioning Mike Wallace