Complete remarks by Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) on Trump, Lies, Republican Party and Democracy (FULL VIDEO) UPDATED
Here's a video of Rep. Liz Cheney's full remarks on Donald Trump, lies, the Republican Party and democracy, delivered on the eve of the GOP ousting her from her House leadership position for saying Trump lost the election. UPDATE: Liz Cheney in the closed door meeting with House Republicans: "If you want leaders who will enable and spread his destructive lies, I’m … [Read more...] about Complete remarks by Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) on Trump, Lies, Republican Party and Democracy (FULL VIDEO) UPDATED
On eve of expected ouster, Cheney slams Republican colleagues for backing Trump: Trump is threat “America has not seen before”
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Liz Cheney, speaking on the House floor on Tuesday, a day before her expected ouster from a Republican leadership post, chastised her party colleagues for not standing up to former President Donald Trump and his false claim that the November election was stolen. Cheney, the No. 3 Republican in the House of Representatives, was one of … [Read more...] about On eve of expected ouster, Cheney slams Republican colleagues for backing Trump: Trump is threat “America has not seen before”
‘Rationals’ vs. ‘radicals’: Anti-Trump Republicans threaten third party
By Tim Reid WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Over 100 former Republican officials will sign a letter on Thursday declaring that if the Republican Party does not break with former President Donald Trump and change course, they will back the creation of a third party. The letter, headlined: "A Call For American Renewal," is an exploratory move toward forming a breakaway party, two of its … [Read more...] about ‘Rationals’ vs. ‘radicals’: Anti-Trump Republicans threaten third party
The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack and the SolarWinds hack were all but inevitable – why national cyber defense is a ‘wicked’ problem
Military units like the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade shown here are just one component of U.S. national cyber defense. Fort George G. Meade Public Affairs Office/Flickr Terry Thompson, Johns Hopkins University Takeaways: · There are no easy solutions to shoring up U.S. national cyber defenses. · Software supply chains and private sector … [Read more...] about The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack and the SolarWinds hack were all but inevitable – why national cyber defense is a ‘wicked’ problem
FOXITUS (Cartoon and Column)
The white nationalist Trump terrorists who attacked our nation’s Capitol building to violate a democratically-held election and to re-install Donald Trump through a bloody coup attempt have all turned out to be sissified cry babies abdicating their own responsibility. Donald Trump was responsible for the white nationalist terrorist attack on the Capitol. He’s responsible for … [Read more...] about FOXITUS (Cartoon and Column)
Should Joe Biden be punished for not being a theocrat?
President Biden has some Roman Catholics upset. First came the following on 28 January 2021: Then came ... From the Associated Press, 10 May 2021: "The head of the Vatican’s doctrine office is warning U.S. bishops to deliberate carefully and minimize divisions before proceeding with a possible plan to rebuke Roman Catholic politicians such as President Joe … [Read more...] about Should Joe Biden be punished for not being a theocrat?
Tom Cruise ‘returns Golden Globes’ and NBC will not air 2022 ceremony
Tom Cruise is said to have returned his Golden Globes and NBC will not broadcast next year's ceremony following criticism towards the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). The 58-year-old actor has reportedly sent three accolades back to the HQ of the organisation - whose members vote on the accolades presented at the Golden Globes - after it came under fire for a lack of … [Read more...] about Tom Cruise ‘returns Golden Globes’ and NBC will not air 2022 ceremony
Indian doctors warn against cow dung as COVID cure
By Amit Dave AHMEDABAD, India (Reuters) - Doctors in India are warning against the practice of using cow dung in the belief it will ward off COVID-19, saying there is no scientific evidence for its effectiveness and that it risks spreading other diseases. The coronavirus pandemic has wrought devastation on India, with 22.66 million cases and 246,116 deaths reported so far. … [Read more...] about Indian doctors warn against cow dung as COVID cure
A year living in a hotel with 3 kids. Inside Newark’s affordable housing crisis.
Shari Brown has no place to cook dinner. The hot plates in her hotel room just don’t cut it, but that’s all she has on hand. A shared microwave on the third floor is the only alternative. It’s been more than a year since the Newark resident had a consistent place to cook for her three kids. When it’s time to eat, Brown, 36, has few options: Prepared food from the supermarket, … [Read more...] about A year living in a hotel with 3 kids. Inside Newark’s affordable housing crisis.
U.S. Senate Democrats aim to expand voting as Republicans seek to rein it in
By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. Senate hope on Tuesday to advance sweeping election reform legislation making it easier for Americans to cast ballots, despite intense opposition from Republicans, many of whom support new restrictive voting rules at the state level. The 886-page bill would expand mail-in voting that was used widely in last year's … [Read more...] about U.S. Senate Democrats aim to expand voting as Republicans seek to rein it in
Is the GOP like the sinking Titanic?
Is the GOP like the sinking Titanic? The analogy is an increasingly credible one amid the news that Rep. Liz Cheney is not only almost certainly going to be dumped from her House leadership role, but is going to be fired with the support of the House Minority leader. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy confirmed on Sunday that he backs Rep. Elise Stefanik for the … [Read more...] about Is the GOP like the sinking Titanic?
Space tourism – 20 years in the making – is finally ready for launch
Space tourism has been slow to get off the ground. Nadia Bormotova/iStock via Getty Images Plus Wendy Whitman Cobb, US Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies For most people, getting to the stars is nothing more than a dream. On April 28, 2001, Dennis Tito achieved that lifelong goal – but he wasn’t a typical astronaut. Tito, a wealthy … [Read more...] about Space tourism – 20 years in the making – is finally ready for launch
Faces of those America is leaving behind in Afghanistan
The people of Afghanistan that the author encountered live very different lives from Americans. Brian Glyn Williams, CC BY-ND Brian Glyn Williams, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth U.S. troops are already heading home from Afghanistan, ending a two-decade-long war that saw as many as 100,000 American troops there. The withdrawal of the remaining … [Read more...] about Faces of those America is leaving behind in Afghanistan
GOP VISION FOR THE FUTURE (Cartoon)
LAUD LIZ CHENEY FOR DEFENDING TRUTH, BUT DON’T FORGET HER FATHER’S LIES
Kudos to Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney. Her House GOP leadership post hangs by a thread because she refuses to mouth Trump’s Big Lie about a stolen election, and Wednesday she boldly framed the stakes: “The Republican Party is at a turning point, and Republicans must decide whether we are going to choose truth…” But we also need to recognize the inconvenient truth that she is … [Read more...] about LAUD LIZ CHENEY FOR DEFENDING TRUTH, BUT DON’T FORGET HER FATHER’S LIES
CHENEY WALKS THE PLANK (Cartoon)
Trudy Rubin: India’s COVID-19 tragedy has lessons for global vaccinations. Hint: It’s not by waiving vaccine patents
As America beats back COVID-19 with vaccines, the catastrophe in India reminds us that much of the world’s population has yet to receive a shot. Coping with a virulent second wave of the virus, desperate Indians plead for oxygen tanks for their loved ones. Mass cremations of victims barely cope with more than 300,000 new cases daily, but less than 4% of nearly 1.4 billion … [Read more...] about Trudy Rubin: India’s COVID-19 tragedy has lessons for global vaccinations. Hint: It’s not by waiving vaccine patents
Today’s GOP (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
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 Today’s GOP (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
It Would Aid Harris’s Mission to Go to the Border
By Donald H. Harrison Vice President Kamala Harris is making a mistake by declining to visit the U.S.-Mexico border, but not for the reason that Republican critics may think. In the political chess game between the Biden-Harris Administration and its Republican adversaries in Congress, in border states, and in the media, Republicans want to persuade the public that the … [Read more...] about It Would Aid Harris’s Mission to Go to the Border