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 and Biden (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
Kangaroos being slaughtered: kangaroos are NOT for shoes
By Raymond J. Lesniak Every year, more than 2 million kangaroos are slaughtered to make shoes. That’s right, more than 2 million shoes! Nike profits while kangaroos die. And Nike isn’t the only company profiting from this kangaroo slaughter. Adidas makes kangaroo athletic shoes and Dick’s Sporting Goods, Puma and Amazon-owned Zappos sell athletic shoes made of kangaroo skin, … [Read more...] about Kangaroos being slaughtered: kangaroos are NOT for shoes
U.S. attorney general vows to aggressively defend voting rights (UPDATED with VIDEO)
By Andy Sullivan and Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Friday his Justice Department will aggressively enforce voting rights at a time when many Republican-led states are tightening election laws and supporters of former President Donald Trump continue to baselessly question his 2020 defeat. Garland said the Justice Department will … [Read more...] about U.S. attorney general vows to aggressively defend voting rights (UPDATED with VIDEO)
REPUBLICANS LOOKING FORWARD (Cartoon)
Trudy Rubin: Biden-Putin summit tests the strengths of democracy vs. autocracy
The most eagerly awaited event in President Joe Biden’s overseas trip to Europe is his June 16 summit meeting in Geneva with Vladimir Putin. This is a high-drama event (whether or not the drama takes place in public). Biden has billed his entire trip as an effort to rally the world’s democracies to the competition with dictators at a seminal moment in history. He will meet … [Read more...] about Trudy Rubin: Biden-Putin summit tests the strengths of democracy vs. autocracy
Report: Hunting Leaks, Trump DOJ Seized Apple Data on Democrats in Congress
The New York Times, in what some are saying is a "bombshell," reports that the Trump Department of Justice seized records from Apple for metadata of House Intelligence Committee members, their aides and family members. This comes on the heels of reports that the Trump Justice Department spied on at least five reporters who worked for news outlets that Trump detested. In a … [Read more...] about Report: Hunting Leaks, Trump DOJ Seized Apple Data on Democrats in Congress
Lack of burial space is changing age-old funeral practices, and in Japan ‘tree burials’ are gaining in popularity
Many of the tombs in Japan are elaborately decorated. Nearby visitors can buy flowers, buckets. brooms and other gardening tools to tidy up the graves. John S Lander/LightRocket via Getty Images Natasha Mikles, Texas State University As the global population continues to grow, space for putting the dead to rest is at a premium. In the U.S., some of … [Read more...] about Lack of burial space is changing age-old funeral practices, and in Japan ‘tree burials’ are gaining in popularity
DEMOCRACY DEATH WISH (Cartoon, Column and Video)
During Donald Trump’s speech to fellow fucknuts in North Carolina over the weekend, he claimed he wasn’t the one trying to destroy democracy…he’s the one trying to save it. During this same speech, he attacked our last democratically-held election as the “crime of the century.” That’s like saying you hate fried chicken while ordering a bunch of wings. You do understand wings … [Read more...] about DEMOCRACY DEATH WISH (Cartoon, Column and Video)
UK’s Johnson hails Biden as ‘a big breath of fresh air’
CARBIS BAY, England (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed U.S. President Joe Biden as "a big breath of fresh air" on Thursday because he wanted to work with London on a huge range of issues ranging from climate change and COVID to security. "It’s a big breath of fresh air," Johnson said of the talks with Biden. "It’s new, it’s interesting and we’re working … [Read more...] about UK’s Johnson hails Biden as ‘a big breath of fresh air’
How Can Republicans Sleep At Night?
The Republican Party in seeking power is at the threshold of overturning America’s democracy. After regularly losing the popular vote in most presidential elections in the last two decades, they want to insure that they will win all elections indefinitely by suppressing the votes of the Democratic portion of the electorate. They are aiming to win not only the presidency but … [Read more...] about How Can Republicans Sleep At Night?
BULLY FOR YOU! USVI Governor Calls Out Florida Governor Over Cruise Line Vax Proofs Issue
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — The nation's only Black governor has called out the Republican governor of Florida, saying Ron DeSantis' bullying tactics with the cruise ship industry over proof of vaccinations for passengers is wrong on the science — and doesn't follow CDC guidelines. Governor Albert Bryan sent a letter on Monday to DeSantis asking him to reconsider … [Read more...] about BULLY FOR YOU! USVI Governor Calls Out Florida Governor Over Cruise Line Vax Proofs Issue
The Video Fox ‘News’ Does Not Want You to See
The political action committee MeidasTouch asked Fox News to reserve nearly $185,000 of air time between June 6 and June 15 to show an ad highlighting the deadly January 6 insurrection “from the perspective of law enforcement defending the Capitol that day.” Fox declined. MSNBC’s Brian Williams showed the video (for free) to his viewers and commented, “While you watch, … [Read more...] about The Video Fox ‘News’ Does Not Want You to See
Republican fealty to Trump election lie threatens US democracy: Obama
Washington (AFP) - Former president Barack Obama said the Republican Party's failure to reject his successor Donald Trump's false claim that he won the 2020 election poses a threat to US democracy. Obama, in an interview with CNN television broadcast on Monday evening, said Republican lawmakers have been "cowed" into accepting Trump's lie that he defeated Democrat Joe Biden. … [Read more...] about Republican fealty to Trump election lie threatens US democracy: Obama
Canada’s Trudeau vows to fight far-right groups after Muslim family slain
By Steve Scherer and Carlos Osorio OTTAWA/LONDON, Ontario (Reuters) -Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday promised to redouble efforts to fight far-right groups two days after a hate-motivated attack that killed four members of a Muslim family in the city of London, Ontario. "This was a terrorist attack, motivated by hatred, in the heart of one of our communities," … [Read more...] about Canada’s Trudeau vows to fight far-right groups after Muslim family slain
‘Stand against hate’: Canadian Muslim family loses three generations in truck attack
By Moira Warburton (Reuters) - Relatives of a Canadian Muslim family killed when a man rammed them with his pick-up truck on Sunday called on the wider community to stand up to racism and Islamophobia after police said the suspect had been fuelled by hate. The four family members killed were Salman Afzaal, 46, his wife, Madiha Salman, 44, their 15-year-old daughter, Yumnah … [Read more...] about ‘Stand against hate’: Canadian Muslim family loses three generations in truck attack
Patriots or (UCMJ) Criminals? Revisited, Addended (UPDATE)
[Read addendum at end] UPDATE: Senator, war hero and true patriot Tammy Duckworth: Michael Flynn is a traitor. He essentially called for a military coup here in the United States in order to overthrow a democratically-elected President who won the 2020 election by more than 8 million votes -- no matter what lies about imaginary illegal voter fraud the right … [Read more...] about Patriots or (UCMJ) Criminals? Revisited, Addended (UPDATE)
Jack of All Guns (Cartoon)
Study shows AI-generated fake reports fool experts
It doesn’t take a human mind to produce misinformation convincing enough to fool experts in such critical fields as cybersecurity. iLexx/iStock via Getty Images Priyanka Ranade, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Anupam Joshi, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and Tim Finin, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Takeaways · AIs … [Read more...] about Study shows AI-generated fake reports fool experts
Movie review: ‘In the Heights’ film adaptation soars, combining magical realism with gritty urban details
Before his blockbuster Founding Fathers remix “Hamilton,” Lin-Manuel Miranda burst onto the scene with his Tony-winning ode to his hometown, the musical “In the Heights.” Set in the gentrifying Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights, the earnestly ebullient “In the Heights” firmly established the Miranda signature sound, a blend of hip-hop and Latin music with big, bold, … [Read more...] about Movie review: ‘In the Heights’ film adaptation soars, combining magical realism with gritty urban details
