Eileen Gu may be the best freestyle skier in the world. She was born in San Francisco to a Chinese mother and an American father. She’s been competing internationally since 2018, starting when she was still in high school. She dominates in big air, halfpipe, and slopestyle events. She’s favored to take several gold medals in this year’s Olympics…but not for the USA. … [Read more...] about MEDAL IN TREASON (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Mountain glaciers may hold less ice than previously thought – here’s what that means for 2 billion downstream water users and sea level rise
Mountain glaciers are under threat from global warming. Phunjo Lama/AFP via Getty Images Mathieu Morlighem, Dartmouth College Mountain glaciers are essential water sources for nearly a quarter of the global population. But figuring out just how much ice they hold – and how much water will be available as glaciers shrink in a warming world – has been … [Read more...] about Mountain glaciers may hold less ice than previously thought – here’s what that means for 2 billion downstream water users and sea level rise
US National Archives requests legal probe of Trump: media report
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - The US National Archives, which manages the preservation of presidential documents, requested that the Justice Department investigate former president Donald Trump for his handling of official documents, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. In the past few weeks, new information has come to light about Trump's improper handling of official … [Read more...] about US National Archives requests legal probe of Trump: media report
Trump Sent ‘Burn Bags’ Of Sensitive Documents To Be Destroyed At Pentagon
Published by uPolitics.comFormer President Donald Trump‘s habit of destroying documents didn’t stop at tearing them up. The Washington Post has reported that Trump also used burn bags. The torn-up documents would be stuffed into bags to be incinerated at the Pentagon. The bags look like paper bags found at most grocery stores. The CIA and NSA often utilize burn bags to dispose … [Read more...] about Trump Sent ‘Burn Bags’ Of Sensitive Documents To Be Destroyed At Pentagon
WE NEED TO FIGHT RIGHT-WING CENSORSHIP
by Elwood Watson In the early 1980s, there was a movement by some on the right to target and ban books, music, films, magazines, and other forms of media they deemed “offensive” and “inappropriate.” Among the books swept up in the conservative purge during that decade included classics like The Catcher in the Rye, 1984, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and The Color … [Read more...] about WE NEED TO FIGHT RIGHT-WING CENSORSHIP
PUTIN-UKRAINE OLYMPIC GAMES (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 PUTIN-UKRAINE OLYMPIC GAMES (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Canadian authorities scramble to end protests against COVID measures
Published by ReutersBy Ismail Shakil and Anna Mehler Paperny (Reuters) - Canadian authorities are scrambling to find ways to end the 12-day-long occupation of the national capital's downtown over COVID-19 measures, hoping a combination of criminal charges, traffic tickets and the prospect of losing access to fuel will end the blockades. The protests, which started with truck … [Read more...] about Canadian authorities scramble to end protests against COVID measures
WASHINGTON QUOTE (CARTOON)
What is ‘legitimate political discourse,’ and does it include the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol?
When persuasion stops and violence begins, that’s the line between ‘legitimate political discourse’ and something very different, scholars explain. AP Photo/John Minchillo Jennifer Mercieca, Texas A&M University and Timothy J. Shaffer, Kansas State University When the governing body of the Republican Party called the events of Jan. 6, 2021, … [Read more...] about What is ‘legitimate political discourse,’ and does it include the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol?
McConnell criticizes censure of two House Republicans
Published by ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday the Republican National Committee should not be singling out party members, after it censured U.S. Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for joining Congress' investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on Capitol Hill. (Reporting by David Morgan; editing by Kanishka … [Read more...] about McConnell criticizes censure of two House Republicans
The Olympics in China
by Mike Fuqua So the Olympics are here again. I'm usually wildly enthusiastic about watching the games. And that's both Winter and Summer. I am glued to the TV for all the events. Last night I watched women's hockey between Finland and Canada. I mean, when would I ever do that except the Olympics? The pageantry is stupendous, the performances run from routine to … [Read more...] about The Olympics in China
Oscar nominations 2022: Who got snubbed?
Published by The Seattle TimesOn what I'm going to christen Gold Tuesday — that annual event when Oscar nominations are announced, much too early in the morning — news was good for Jane Campion (whose "The Power of the Dog" led the pack with 12 nominations), Steven Spielberg (now an eight-time nominee for best director, this time for "West Side Story"), and many more. But we've … [Read more...] about Oscar nominations 2022: Who got snubbed?
LEGITIMATE DISCOURSE (CARTOON)
Whoopi Goldberg awkwardly demonstrates how the idea of race varies by place and changes over time
LEGITIMATE POLITICAL DISCOURSE (Cartoon)
Misinformation Fueled By ‘Foreign Powers’ Online Causes Heightened Terrorism Threat In The U.S.
Published by KnewzBy alang.consultant New York (Knewz) — The terrorism threat against the United States remains heightened, fueled by misinformation posted online and amplified by foreign powers, federal officials said. The warning was included in a Department of Homeland Security bulletin issued on Feb. 7. “The primary terrorism-related threat to the United States continues to … [Read more...] about Misinformation Fueled By ‘Foreign Powers’ Online Causes Heightened Terrorism Threat In The U.S.
LeBron James Has Been Nominated For Worst Actor Of The Year
Published by Fadeaway WorldBy Nico Martinez View the original article to see embedded media. Not many stars could juggle the weight of being the face of basketball, a businessman, and a movie star in one summer. For LeBron James, it's easy work. Unfortunately, his first Hollywood performance didn't exactly excite the viewers. 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' got pretty bad reviews … [Read more...] about LeBron James Has Been Nominated For Worst Actor Of The Year
Satire: Republican Revisionism
By Laurie Baron The Republican National Committee censured Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for serving on the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol which the RNC considers “legitimate political discourse.” Unbeknownst to the public, the RNC also appointed a historical committee to censure Republicans whose policies the RNC retrospectively … [Read more...] about Satire: Republican Revisionism
BEZOS AND BRIDGES (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Bridges are literally crumbling and falling apart in the United States from decades of neglect. One of President Joe Biden’s accomplishments was the infrastructure package he signed into law last November. On the same day the president was visiting Pittsburgh, a bridge in that city collapsed. Over 45,000 bridges in this nation have been graded in “poor … [Read more...] about BEZOS AND BRIDGES (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Russia has been at war with Ukraine for years – in cyberspace
Russian President Vladimir Putin walks through a hall in the building housing Russia’s GRU military intelligence service. Dmitry Astakhov, Sputnik, Government Pool Photo via AP Maggie Smith, United States Military Academy West Point The build up of Russian forces along Belarus’ 665-mile border with Ukraine is a physical manifestation of Russia’s … [Read more...] about Russia has been at war with Ukraine for years – in cyberspace