As many analysts predict that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's days in office are numbered, and his political career over, the beleaguered Cuomo got some more bad news: President Joe Biden called on him to resign.The reason: a New York Attorney General's report that found Cuomo had harrassed 11 women. The Washington Post: Hours after the release of a 165-page report that … [Read more...] about UT OH, CUOMO: PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN CALLS FOR HIS RESIGNATION (includes roundup)
‘He is wholly unfit to serve’: Calls for Cuomo’s removal amass after harassment findings
Published by New York Daily NewsNEW YORK — Demands for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign or be promptly removed from office poured in Tuesday after New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that her investigators have corroborated allegations that the governor sexually harassed several women. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio reiterated calls for Cuomo to step down just after … [Read more...] about ‘He is wholly unfit to serve’: Calls for Cuomo’s removal amass after harassment findings
Investigators say New York Governor Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women
Published by ReutersBy Jonathan Allen and Nathan Layne NEW YORK (Reuters) -An investigation into accusations of sexual harassment by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo found that he groped, kissed or made suggestive comments to 11 women and created a "toxic" workplace in violation of the law, the state's attorney general said on Tuesday, with the White House calling the allegations … [Read more...] about Investigators say New York Governor Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women
Social media firms ‘failing to act on anti-semitism’
Published by DPASocial media companies have been accused of failing to act on user reports of anti-Semitism after new research found that no action was taken over more than 80 per cent of posts containing such abuse. The Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) collected and reported 714 posts containing anti-Jewish hate, which it had said had been viewed more than 7.3 million … [Read more...] about Social media firms ‘failing to act on anti-semitism’
We Are at War (and We Don’t Even Know It)
Russia and China have declared war on the United States. There have been no formal declarations of war, and there have been no military attacks on the United States, so most Americans do not know that we are at war. But the intelligence specialists who track Russian and Chinese behavior know that these two countries have been at war with us for at least the last two decades. … [Read more...] about We Are at War (and We Don’t Even Know It)
Seth MacFarlane Rips Fox, Wants “Family Guy” at “Any Other Network”
Published by InsideHookBy Bonnie Stiernberg Fox has been the home of Family Guy for 19 seasons now, but if creator Seth MacFarlane has his way, that could change soon. MacFarlane took to Twitter on Sunday to voice his displeasure with host Tucker Carlson and speak out about the way politics has soured his relationship with the network. “Tucker Carlson’s latest opinion piece … [Read more...] about Seth MacFarlane Rips Fox, Wants “Family Guy” at “Any Other Network”
ORDERS FROM THE TOP (Cartoon and Column)
A couple days ago, a right-wing oafish cartooning colleague of mine tweeted that comparisons between Donald Trump sending his white nationalist terrorists to attack the Capitol in order to overturn a democratically-held election to install him as a fascist dictator and Charles Manson sending his followers to murder nine people, was wrong. The people who don’t accept the … [Read more...] about ORDERS FROM THE TOP (Cartoon and Column)
The Refugee Olympic Team: Bringing Inspiration and Hope to Millions
There are 206 countries represented in the 2020 (2021) Olympic Games in Tokyo with more than 11,000 athletes competing in 41 different sports. China, with nearly one-and-a-half billion people, is the largest nation (by population) competing in the Olympics, and Nauru, with an estimated population of 11,500, the smallest . Not included in the count of nation states … [Read more...] about The Refugee Olympic Team: Bringing Inspiration and Hope to Millions
Some U.S. states turn to vaccine mandates for key workers as COVID cases rise
Published by Reuters(Reuters) -New York's governor on Monday urged businesses to turn away unvaccinated customers while Florida grappled with an influx of hospitalized COVID-19 patients, both sparked by the surging Delta variant that could lead to new restrictions on daily life. Transport workers in New York and hospital, nursing home and jail employees in New Jersey will face … [Read more...] about Some U.S. states turn to vaccine mandates for key workers as COVID cases rise
U.S. will not lock down despite surge driven by Delta variant, Fauci says
Published by ReutersBy Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States will not lock down again to curb COVID-19 but "things are going to get worse" as the Delta variant fuels a surge in cases, mostly among the unvaccinated, top U.S. infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Sunday. A sufficient percentage of Americans have now been vaccinated to avoid … [Read more...] about U.S. will not lock down despite surge driven by Delta variant, Fauci says
Sure, blame a dog for your troubles.
Who needs a scapegoat to blame troubles on when you can have a scapedog instead. Relax, Scooby-Doo, I'm not talking about you. I am referring to Sirius, the hunting dog that belonged to Orion, the great hunter in ancient Greek mythology. Sirius is the reason that the days of July 3rd to August 11th are known as the Dog Days of Summer. Sure, Orion was a celebrity … [Read more...] about Sure, blame a dog for your troubles.
Operation Allies Refuge Reaches U.S. Soil
The first chartered flight carrying 221 Afghans (including family members and “scores of children and babies in arms” ) who served as interpreters and in other roles in support of the U.S. military in America’s Longest War, landed early Friday morning at Dulles International Airport after a more than 30-hour journey out of Kabul, Afghanistan. From Dulles they were driven … [Read more...] about Operation Allies Refuge Reaches U.S. Soil
Trump and McCarthy (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 Trump and McCarthy (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
Report: Notes Show Trump Asked Justice Dept. to Declare Election Results Corrupt
Trump reportedly wanted the Justice Department to declare the 2020 election results corrupt and added: "Leave the rest to me." With each passing day reports come out showing how the United States dodged a bullet when it came to Donald Trump, who will go down as one of the most authoritarian, dangerous and corrupt presidents in American history.The latest from the New York … [Read more...] about Report: Notes Show Trump Asked Justice Dept. to Declare Election Results Corrupt
COVID Tic-Tac-Toe
This is a great image by Daryl Cagle, Cagle Cartoons, deserving its own space. Daryl's narrative: ...notice that for vaccine to win will take two moves, but COVID could win in one move … and there is still the possibility of a tie. The potent new Delta Variant has created a tragedy in Red States where it combined with anti-vaxxers, COVID deniers, conspiracy … [Read more...] about COVID Tic-Tac-Toe
Senators reach deal on major points of bipartisan infrastructure bill
Published by ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate negotiators to a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill have reached agreement on the major components of the measure, Republican Senator Rob Portman told reporters on Wednesday. That could clear the way for the legislation to begin moving through the Senate following months of talks. Senate Majority Leader Chuck … [Read more...] about Senators reach deal on major points of bipartisan infrastructure bill
Party Over Country
Why does it seem impossible for politicians to understand that doing what is best for the country is more important than doing what is best for one’s political party? Truly patriotic Americans must know that sometimes one has to sacrifice one’s personal ambitions and aiding one’s political party if the necessary actions will injure America and its democratic system. While … [Read more...] about Party Over Country
I Told You So When No One Would Listen
A feast of crow for our national media. Shame. Shame. Not all press inspirations are angelic in nature. This is what I wrote on St. Patrick's Day, this year": ["Narrative News as (well-intentioned but dangerous) Propaganda"] Eight murders in Atlanta neatly fell into the (politically correct) narrative. Alas, it quickly appeared that a DIFFERENT narrative was in evidence, and … [Read more...] about I Told You So When No One Would Listen
‘Hugs and Kisses’ or ‘To Hell and Back’?
I am sure that most Americans who watched the first Congressional hearing by the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection were once again appalled by the horrific videos they saw, but this time personally and chillingly corroborated by the harrowing testimony of the four courageous law enforcement officers who were sadly “starring” in those … [Read more...] about ‘Hugs and Kisses’ or ‘To Hell and Back’?
House January 6 committee hears of ‘medieval’ Capitol violence by pro-Trump rioters
Published by ReutersBy Richard Cowan and Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A congressional committee held its first hearing investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack on Tuesday with testimony by four police officers who struggled against a mob of then-President Donald Trump's supporters engaging in "medieval" violence and warnings from lawmakers against whitewashing the … [Read more...] about House January 6 committee hears of ‘medieval’ Capitol violence by pro-Trump rioters