In Kazakhstan, Russia follows a playbook it developed in Ukraine
DEFEATED FORMER PRESIDENT (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Despite what Republicans say, what happened on January 6, 2021 was a terrorist attack on our nation. It was an insurrection. It was an attempt to destroy our democracy. It was an attempt to overturn an election they lost. It was a coup attempt committed by white nationalists. It was an effort to install Donald Trump as a fascist dictator. One year later, Republicans are mocking … [Read more...] about DEFEATED FORMER PRESIDENT (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Bob Saget found dead in Orlando hotel room
Published by New York Daily NewsBob Saget, who delighted audiences as the affable father of three on “Full House” and earned laughs with his raunchy routines as a stand-up comedian, was found dead in his Florida hotel room Sunday, officials said. The adored actor was 65. Emergency officials declared Saget dead after responding to a report of an unresponsive man at the … [Read more...] about Bob Saget found dead in Orlando hotel room
The Repentance of Ted Cruz
When Brianna Keilar gave one of the first – and one of the best -- characterizations of Senator Ted Cruz's recent interview with Fox commentator Tucker Carlson, she vividly called it Ted Cruz’s and Tucker Carlson’s night swim in “Tucker’s cesspool of BS” and said Carlson “picked his teeth with Ted Cruz’s spine." Other observers have also done a respectable job of commenting … [Read more...] about The Repentance of Ted Cruz
Supreme Court considers derailing federal vaccine mandates – appears inclined to keep for health workers, but not wider workforce
Did justices give oral arguments an icy reception? AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite James Hodge, Arizona State University Conservative justices on the Supreme Court appeared to signal a belief that the Biden administration may have overreached in ordering private companies to require that staff be vaccinated or subject to regular testing. But a separate … [Read more...] about Supreme Court considers derailing federal vaccine mandates – appears inclined to keep for health workers, but not wider workforce
When Ted Cruz Went Night Swimming in Tucker Carlson’s Cesspool of BS
A must watch. One of Brianna Keilar’s best, https://twitter.com/i/status/1479435552873226242 Related: Read HERE how "Ted Cruz Begs Tucker Carlson's Forgiveness for Being Mean to Violent Insurrectionists." … [Read more...] about When Ted Cruz Went Night Swimming in Tucker Carlson’s Cesspool of BS
‘DON’T LOOK UP!’ IS A DOCUMENTARY MASQUERADING AS SATIRE
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