The forthcoming Democracy Summit is long overdue. Finally the world’s democracies are jointly responding to the authoritarian threat. Earlier this year Freedom House, the non-partisan organization that tracks global democratic trends, presented data that showed the continuing decline of democracy over th last 15 years. As democracy retreats authoritarian dictatorships expand. … [Read more...] about The Democracy Summit
How dual loyalties created an ethics problem for Chris Cuomo and CNN
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, left, and his brother, former CNN anchor, Chris Cuomo. (Mike Groll/Office of Governor of Andrew M. Cuomo via AP, left, and Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Jane E. Kirtley, University of Minnesota CNN anchor Chris Cuomo conceded in March, 2021 that he could not, ethically, cover the sexual harassment allegations against … [Read more...] about How dual loyalties created an ethics problem for Chris Cuomo and CNN
Donald Trump Admits To Firing James Comey To Save Himself From Russia Probe
Published by uPolitics.comFormer President Donald Trump admitted on Sunday night that he fired ex-Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey in May 2017 while Comey was leading the FBI’s probe into possible collusion between Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and operatives within the Russian government. That led to the appointment of Robert Mueller – Comey’s … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Admits To Firing James Comey To Save Himself From Russia Probe
‘Have You No Decency, Sir?’
“We have all of us to some extent become inured to a culture where viciousness and depravity are simply taken for granted, like some hideous wallpaper we have lived with for years.” — Roger Kimball Just days after four teenagers were gunned down in their Michigan school, U.S. Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) posted a “Christmas card” photo on Twitter of his family, … [Read more...] about ‘Have You No Decency, Sir?’
Trump media venture says it has $1 bn investment pledge
Published by AFPNew York (AFP) - Donald Trump's fledgling social media venture and an investment vehicle it is partnering with said Saturday that institutional investors have pledged $1 billion in funds for the former president's startup. This sum would be in addition to $293 million that Digital World Acquisition Corp raised in an initial public offering in September, the … [Read more...] about Trump media venture says it has $1 bn investment pledge
FOXY NAZIS (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Can you believe that once upon a time Lara Logan worked for 60 minutes? Hell, Tucker Carlson once worked for MSNBC and CNN. It’s a crazy world out there. But then again, a lot of white nationalists conceal who they are, or at least try, until they land on Fox News. Logan, who was once a respected journalist, compared Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of … [Read more...] about FOXY NAZIS (Cartoon, Column and Video)
CNN fires Chris Cuomo for helping brother with sex-harassment scandal
Published by New York Daily NewsNEW YORK — CNN fired Chris Cuomo on Saturday, four days after suspending him for aiding his brother Andrew’s sexual-harassment defense. Chris worked on his brother’s crisis-management team after multiple women said Andrew touched them inappropriately, belittled them and made disrespectful comments while he was governor of New York. While Chris … [Read more...] about CNN fires Chris Cuomo for helping brother with sex-harassment scandal
THIS JUST IN!!! NYC Cream Cheese Shortage
Let out a challah: There's a cream cheese shortage in NYC. Are we close to the day when there are bagels without cream cheese???? If this happens, fewer New Yorkers will masticate. Here are the shocking details on how New York City's cream cheese shortage and how bagel shops are dealing with it. It's enough to make you plotz. Zabar’s is running low. Tompkins Square Bagels … [Read more...] about THIS JUST IN!!! NYC Cream Cheese Shortage
Pussy in the Hat (Cartoon)
Parents of suspected Michigan school shooter plead not guilty to manslaughter charges
Published by Reuters(Reuters) -A Michigan judge set bail at $500,000 each for the parents of a teenager accused of murdering four fellow high school students, after authorities took the couple into custody on Saturday following a high-profile manhunt. Appearing by videolink from jail for their arraignment, James and Jennifer Crumbley both plead not guilty to four counts of … [Read more...] about Parents of suspected Michigan school shooter plead not guilty to manslaughter charges
‘The Beatles: Get Back’ glosses over the band’s acrimonious end
Did Paul McCartney, right, and Ringo Starr hire Peter Jackson for a rescue operation? Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Tim Riley, Emerson College In the new film “The Beatles: Get Back,” “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson tries to dispel the myth of the the Beatles’ breakup. In 1970, Michael Lindsay-Hogg released “Let It Be,” a film … [Read more...] about ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ glosses over the band’s acrimonious end
A real reason for outrage in our schools | Sheneman
Published by NJ.comThe number of school shootings in 2021: 28, so far. Number of public schools teaching critical race theory: 0 and holding Guess which topic people are lining up to scream at local school boards about. Force-fed propaganda from a right-wing media network has convinced American conservatives that a relatively obscure-until recently- subject of graduate-level … [Read more...] about A real reason for outrage in our schools | Sheneman
‘This has been happening for a long time’: Modern-day slavery uncovered in South Georgia
Published by The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionATLANTA — A yearslong human trafficking operation trapped migrant workers in “modern-day slavery” on South Georgia farms, according to a federal indictment unsealed last week. Victims include over one hundred laborers smuggled from Mexico and Central America into “brutal” and “inhumane” working conditions. Under the threat of gun … [Read more...] about ‘This has been happening for a long time’: Modern-day slavery uncovered in South Georgia
U.S. Intellligence: Russia is planning huge military operation with 175,000 troops against Ukraine
As NATO becomes increasingly concerned over Russia and Russian President Vladmir Putin, a Washington Post report says U.S. intelligence is warning that Russia plans a massive military action against the Ukraine next year that'll involve some 175,000 troops: As tensions mount between Washington and Moscow over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, U.S. intelligence has … [Read more...] about U.S. Intellligence: Russia is planning huge military operation with 175,000 troops against Ukraine
Omicron is coming to town! (Cartoon)
All rights reserved. Copyright Donar, Political Graffiti https://toons.to/go/daviddonar … [Read more...] about Omicron is coming to town! (Cartoon)
Political rage: America survived a decade of anger in the 18th century – but can it now?
Protesters used violence and intimidation to prevent federal officials from collecting a whiskey tax during George Washington’s presidency. Archive Photos/Getty Images Maurizio Valsania, Università di Torino Americans have an anger problem. People rage at each other. They are angry at public officials for shutting down parts of society. Or for the … [Read more...] about Political rage: America survived a decade of anger in the 18th century – but can it now?
Supreme Court signals shift on abortion – but will it strike down Roe or leave it to states to decide when ‘personhood’ occurs?
Supreme Court signals shift on abortion – but will it strike down Roe or leave it to states to decide when ‘personhood’ occurs? Will Justices give a green light to states to decide on abortion? Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Morgan Marietta, University of Massachusetts Lowell The Supreme Court justices signaled a … [Read more...] about Supreme Court signals shift on abortion – but will it strike down Roe or leave it to states to decide when ‘personhood’ occurs?
In New York, the fall of the House of Cuomo
Published by AFPNew York (AFP) - Once upon a time, the Cuomo family looked set to go into the history books as one of America's storied political dynasties, perhaps even one that included a White House stay. But those days are long gone, and the New York clan is in free fall. Andrew, once the state's governor, resigned amid a swirl of sexual misconduct allegations, and the … [Read more...] about In New York, the fall of the House of Cuomo
U.S. Supreme Court conservatives signal support for abortion curbs
Published by ReutersBy Lawrence Hurley and Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices on Wednesday indicated support for curbing abortion rights in America by upholding a restrictive Mississippi law while liberal justices warned against ditching important legal precedents like the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling legalizing the procedure … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court conservatives signal support for abortion curbs
Santa Claus should have a lawyer on retainer.
Santa Claus should have a lawyer on retainer. Why? Because Santa's legal woes are the stuff of legends. For example, on one Christmas Eve "the elves thought it’d be cute to hit dear old Santa with a labor dispute." After another Christmas Eve, Santa was accused of trespassing on someone's private property. Once, Santa was sued because someone's grandma got run over by … [Read more...] about Santa Claus should have a lawyer on retainer.