Despite the Bill of Rights freedom is not without limits. Sometimes in crises democratic governments become dictatorial and mandate policies. In the United States there is historical precedence for national mandates. In the Civil War Abraham Lincoln did the following: he suspended the right of habius corpus, he imprisoned individuals without charge or trial for the duration of … [Read more...] about Crisis and Choice
The ‘sore loser effect’: Rejecting election results can destabilize democracy and drive terrorism
The Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol offers an example of how refusing to accept election results can lead to violence. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images James Piazza, Penn State An attendee at an October 2021 political rally hosted by right-wing activist Charlie Kirk asked: “How many elections are they going to steal before we … [Read more...] about The ‘sore loser effect’: Rejecting election results can destabilize democracy and drive terrorism
Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump subpoenaed in New York probe
Published by ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) -New York's attorney general has subpoenaed two of Donald Trump's adult children, Donald Trump Jr and Ivanka Trump, as part of her civil probe into the former U.S. president's business practices and namesake company. The subpoenas from the office of Attorney General Letitia James were disclosed in a Monday filing with a New York state … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump subpoenaed in New York probe
Betty (Cartoon, Column and Video
Betty White defeated me. If you’ve been here more than twice, you are probably aware that I don’t like what we call in the business “obituary cartoons.” And even when I do draw them, I try not to use the pearly gates or Heaven tropes. Even in a week with some very high-profile deaths, John Madden, Arch Bishop Desmond Tuto, and Harry Reid, I didn’t draw an obit cartoon. … [Read more...] about Betty (Cartoon, Column and Video
Devastating Colorado fires cap a year of climate disasters in 2021, with one side of the country too wet, the other dangerously dry
Wildfires that swept through Sequoia National Forest in California in September 2021 were so severe they killed ancient trees that had adapted to survive fires. AP Photo/Noah Berger Shuang-Ye Wu, University of Dayton Alongside a lingering global pandemic, the year 2021 was filled with climate disasters, some so intense they surprised even the … [Read more...] about Devastating Colorado fires cap a year of climate disasters in 2021, with one side of the country too wet, the other dangerously dry
A year after Capitol riot, Americans fear for their democracy: polls
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - One year after the violent assault on the US Capitol, Americans remain deeply concerned about the health of their democracy and about a third say violence against the government can sometimes be justified, according to two polls published Sunday. The January 6 attack on the seat of Congress, led by supporters of Donald Trump, was "a harbinger … [Read more...] about A year after Capitol riot, Americans fear for their democracy: polls
Twitter permanently bans U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene
Published by ReutersBy Katanga Johnson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Twitter Inc on Sunday said it permanently banned the personal account of Republican U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene for tweets that repeatedly violated the social media's misinformation policy on COVID-19. The congresswoman from Georgia is the first member of Congress to ever have a Twitter account … [Read more...] about Twitter permanently bans U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene
UN scrambles to save Libya but renewed war grows more likely
Failure to hold national presidential elections in Libya has opened a Pandora’s Box of potential troubles and significantly weakened United Nations efforts to bring normalcy to the lives of its seven million war weary people. This is bad news for the President Joe Biden because he is desperately trying to disentangle the US from the mess in the larger Middle East over which … [Read more...] about UN scrambles to save Libya but renewed war grows more likely
Hippos swam to England. Why did Robin Hood do it, too?
In the 1993 film Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Robin of Loxley is shown swimming all the way from Jerusalem to England. Why he swam will be explained shortly, but first ... If you think that it would be impossible for a man to swim from Jerusalem to England, then consider this historical fact: Ancient hippos swam to England, too. From the University of Leicester, 04 … [Read more...] about Hippos swam to England. Why did Robin Hood do it, too?
We’ve been hunting animals into extinction for 1.5 million years
By Daniel T Cross Sustainability Times Humans have had a impact on animal extinctions far longer than commonly thought and our ancestors were hunting species of megafauna into extinction as far back in time as 1.5 million years ago. This is according to a team of scientists at Tel Aviv University in Israel who examined fossil records and argue in a study that … [Read more...] about We’ve been hunting animals into extinction for 1.5 million years
Betty White’s, America’s Golden Girl, ‘Other Job’
While this author ended his 2021 writing on a “positive note,” of course we were all deeply saddened by the loss of America’s “Golden Girl,” Betty White, who died on the last day of 2021 at age 99. Numerous pieces have already been written about this much beloved icon, including one at the New York Times recalling Betty White’s life and career as “a Television Golden Girl … [Read more...] about Betty White’s, America’s Golden Girl, ‘Other Job’
Year in review 2021
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Ending 2021 on a Positive Note
It is good to be able to close out this "annus horribilis" on a positive note. Up to the beginning of this year, while there are several local and state monuments and memorials commemorating the more than four million Americans who served in World War I, there was no true “national” monument. Finally, in January 2013, Congress established the World War One Centennial … [Read more...] about Ending 2021 on a Positive Note
RADAR TRIBUTE — Thank You For Being Our Friend: How Betty White Stole Our Hearts
Published by Radar OnlineShe grew up surrounded by laughter, then went on to become one of the best — and most beloved — comedic actresses ever. Betty White’s big break came in 1949 when she took a job as the “Girl Friday” to host Al Jarvis on a new show called Hollywood on Television. She didn’t realize she’d be expected to go live on the air for five-and-a-half hours a day, … [Read more...] about RADAR TRIBUTE — Thank You For Being Our Friend: How Betty White Stole Our Hearts
Betty White, iconic working actress into her 90s, dies just shy of her 100th birthday
Published by ReutersBy Bill Trott (Reuters) -Comedic actress Betty White, who capped a career of more than 80 years by becoming America's geriatric sweetheart after Emmy-winning roles on television sitcoms "The Golden Girls" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," has died less than three weeks shy of her 100th birthday, People magazine said on Friday, quoting her agent. The agent, … [Read more...] about Betty White, iconic working actress into her 90s, dies just shy of her 100th birthday
WHO fears Omicron tsunami in 2022, adding to Joe Biden’s troubles.
On New Year’s eve December 31, 2019, the World Health Organization’s country office in China picked up a media statement by the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission from their website on cases of “viral pneumonia” in Wuhan city. Now, on New Year’s eve 2021, the world is struggling with a tsunami of mutations of that original virus. The US is reporting at least 300,000 new … [Read more...] about WHO fears Omicron tsunami in 2022, adding to Joe Biden’s troubles.
DON’T LOOK UP (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Don’t Look Up has been the subject of a lot of conversations since it premiered on Netflix. It’s trending on Twitter. There’s a lot of debate, not just over the message in it, but whether it’s a good movie or not. It seems that most critics hate it. But what do critics know? If you haven’t seen it or heard about it, Don’t Look Up is a comedy on Netflix that is a parody of a … [Read more...] about DON’T LOOK UP (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Letting Go Of Mistakes: Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Last month I was embarrassed after sending my blog to all of you. I had made a mistake! I’m grateful to Jake, my nephew, who inserts and arranges the pictures inside the text. He then uploads the monthly blog. Jake always suggests I proofread the blog one more time before it goes out. I had looked at the text so many times, I barely scanned the blog and let it go. Ooops. A … [Read more...] about Letting Go Of Mistakes: Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Covid bogs down Biden in winter of discontent
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Joe Biden promised to "follow the science" when he took over from Donald Trump, but a year later record infections, testing shortfalls and stubborn vaccine resistance have turned one of his presidency’s political strongpoints into a growing liability. Data on Wednesday showing the highest number yet of new Covid infections -- 265,427 cases on … [Read more...] about Covid bogs down Biden in winter of discontent