We yawn as we drift toward doom. The news is relentless, for those who deign to pay attention. For instance, scientists discovered last month that a massive (and, until now, stable) ice shelf at the bottom of the globe is rapidly crumbling, with serious consequences for us all: “The rapid transformation of the Arctic and Antarctic creates ripple effects all over the planet. … [Read more...] about ‘DON’T LOOK UP!’ IS A DOCUMENTARY MASQUERADING AS SATIRE
Supreme Court opens arguments on whether to halt Biden vaccine mandates
Published by ReutersBy Lawrence Hurley and Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday began hearing arguments over requests by Republican state officials and business groups to block President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 workers and a similar requirement for healthcare facilities at a time of surging COVID-19 cases … [Read more...] about Supreme Court opens arguments on whether to halt Biden vaccine mandates
After Afghanistan, US military presence abroad faces domestic and foreign opposition in 2022
U.S. Army soldiers walk to their C-17 cargo plane for departure on May 11, 2013, at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images Michael A. Allen, Boise State University; Carla Martinez Machain, Kansas State University, and Michael E. Flynn, Kansas State University In August 2021, the U.S. military withdrew from Afghanistan after … [Read more...] about After Afghanistan, US military presence abroad faces domestic and foreign opposition in 2022
REPUBLICANS MUST CHOOSE (Cartoon)
Video: Joe Biden’s speech to Congress about January 6 coup attempt, Democracy and Donald Trump
Here's the video of President Joe Biden's speech to Congress about the January 6 coup attempt, Democracy and Donald Trump. In the speech Biden lashed out at Trump's "web of lies." … [Read more...] about Video: Joe Biden’s speech to Congress about January 6 coup attempt, Democracy and Donald Trump
January 6 Vigils (Cartoon)
Former New Jersey AG: Our democracy remains in peril | Opinion
Published by NJ.comBy John Farmer, Jr. It is hard to imagine a more riveting, horrifying, or disgraceful affront to our republic than the scene that took place on January 6, 2021. A violent mob shattering windows, assaulting police, breaking down doors, and causing members of Congress and the sitting vice president to flee for their lives was an obscene display of animus and … [Read more...] about Former New Jersey AG: Our democracy remains in peril | Opinion
Biden calls Trump threat to democracy on anniversary of Capitol attack
Published by ReutersBy Andy Sullivan, Richard Cowan and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden on Thursday accused https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-president-biden-lay-out-trumps-singular-responsibility-jan-6-attacks-2022-01-05 his predecessor Donald Trump of posing a continuing threat to American democracy in a speech on the anniversary of the deadly U.S. … [Read more...] about Biden calls Trump threat to democracy on anniversary of Capitol attack
Biden to call out Trump’s ‘singular responsibility’ for Jan. 6 attacks
Published by ReutersBy Trevor Hunnicutt and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden will tell Americans that his predecessor, Donald Trump, carries "singular responsibility" for the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol when he marks the first anniversary of the assault on Thursday, the White House said. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, both Democrats, … [Read more...] about Biden to call out Trump’s ‘singular responsibility’ for Jan. 6 attacks
‘I Fear for Our Democracy’ by a Voice of Experience
Dozens of powerful essays have already been written about that fateful day 365 days ago when our democracy almost perished. Many more eloquent words will follow. However, I just read one that struck a deep chord within me because of the extraordinary man who wrote it and because that man, 365 days after January 6, still fears for our democracy. Who better to write … [Read more...] about ‘I Fear for Our Democracy’ by a Voice of Experience
‘Don’t Look Up’: Hollywood’s primer on climate denial illustrates 5 myths that fuel rejection of science
‘Don’t Look Up’: Hollywood’s primer on climate denial illustrates 5 myths that fuel rejection of science Gale Sinatra, University of Southern California and Barbara K. Hofer, Middlebury Every disaster movie seems to open with a scientist being ignored. “Don’t Look Up” is no exception – in fact, people ignoring or flat out denying scientific evidence is the … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t Look Up’: Hollywood’s primer on climate denial illustrates 5 myths that fuel rejection of science
New Year’s Wishes
By Laurie Baron For 2022 I wish: That polarization will be restricted to the Arctic and Antarctic Circles. That inflation will be restricted to grading and résumés. That someday the only occasions when masks will be worn are costume parties, Halloween, and operations. That a COVID variant develops that kills all other COVID variants. That climate change will … [Read more...] about New Year’s Wishes
January 6 assault on the US Capitol: a glossary
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Thousands of supporters of then-president Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 in a bid to prevent the certification of Democrat Joe Biden's election victory. Was it an insurrection? An attempted coup? A riot? Trump has claimed it was a "completely unarmed protest" by American "patriots" against a "stolen" election? Here is a … [Read more...] about January 6 assault on the US Capitol: a glossary
Covid 19, Vaccines and Mitigation
With the Covid 19 pandemic remaining a major world problem, many people who accept misinformation and believe conspiracy theories refuse to be vaccinated or wear masks, though these measures have been shown to significantly reduce the spread and severity of the disease. The reasons they give for their lack of compliance with measures that have been scientifically proven are … [Read more...] about Covid 19, Vaccines and Mitigation
CAKES AND COUPS (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
As we approach the first anniversary of the Trump insurrection that occurred on January 6, 2021, let’s reflect on the wisdom of Courtney Love who wrote the lyrics, “I want to be the girl with the most cake.” Those words are in the song “Doll Parts” which is on the 1994 Hole album “Live Through This.” Someone who feels inadequate is a person who wants the largest slice of … [Read more...] about CAKES AND COUPS (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Fox News host Hannity asked for information in Capitol riot probe
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Congressional investigators probing last year's deadly attack on the US legislature on Tuesday asked conservative television host Sean Hannity to provide information about his communications with Donald Trump. Legislators said in a letter that they have obtained "dozens of text messages" that Hannity, a star host at Fox News channel and a … [Read more...] about Fox News host Hannity asked for information in Capitol riot probe
MAGA SNOW (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
We got a little snow yesterday here in Northern Virginia. We got between 12 and 14 inches which shuts everything down in this state. Hell, half an inch closes schools, makes everyone run to the stores, and drive like idiots. It makes Virginians post photos of their lawn furniture covered in snow which makes multiple unoriginal Canadians say, “We call that a ‘light dusting’. Har … [Read more...] about MAGA SNOW (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Hollywood Walk of Fame is a sham!
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a sham! Why? Because it does not include a star for iconic voice-actor Frank Welker. Yet, it has stars for fictional characters Snow White and Woody Woodpecker. That is insane! It is not as if the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce would never award a star to a voice actor. Mel Blanc received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 08 February … [Read more...] about Hollywood Walk of Fame is a sham!
Zoos and aquariums shift to a new standard of ‘animal welfare’ that depends on deeper understanding of animals’ lives
Climbers must climb, diggers must dig and runners must run. Doris Rudd Designs, Photography/Moment via Getty Images Michael J. Renner, Drake University In 1980 I visited the zoo in a major U.S. city and found row after row of bare concrete boxes with jailhouse-style bars occupied by animals from around the world. The animals appeared to be in good … [Read more...] about Zoos and aquariums shift to a new standard of ‘animal welfare’ that depends on deeper understanding of animals’ lives
