Brownsville (United States) (AFP) - President Joe Biden faced mounting pressure Monday from Republicans over his handling of a surge in migrants -- including thousands of unaccompanied children -- arriving at the US-Mexican border. While successive administrations have dealt with seasonal spikes in migration, Biden's critics claim he has driven the latest uptick by taking a … [Read more...] about Biden’s immigration policy takes heat as migrant levels soar
After the insurrection, America’s far-right groups get more extreme
The U.S. Capitol remains on lockdown, defended by the National Guard. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images Matthew Valasik, Louisiana State University and Shannon Reid, University of North Carolina – Charlotte As the U.S. grapples with domestic extremism in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, warnings about more violence are … [Read more...] about After the insurrection, America’s far-right groups get more extreme
Tucker Carlson’s Ass (Cartoon)
The RNC’s Chairwoman Needs A Clue
The Republican National Committee's chairwoman is in need of a clue, as evident in a Tweet that she posted on 13 March 2021. "Biden needs to stop opening the border and open our schools!" writes Ronna McDaniel. If you cannot detect McDaniel's error, then here is a hint from someone who responded on Twitter: "School closings and openings are a local issue … [Read more...] about The RNC’s Chairwoman Needs A Clue
Defending A Freshman GOP Congresswoman
A freshman GOP Congresswoman is taking heat from critics because those critics are getting two pieces of federal legislation mixed up. The Congresswoman is Maria Elvira Salazar, one of the sponsors of the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Relief Act (H.R. 1533). H.R. 1533 was never voted on. However, on 12 March 2021 the U.S. Small Business Administration announced … [Read more...] about Defending A Freshman GOP Congresswoman
BIDEN IS THE BEST MAN FOR THIS PIVOTAL MOMENT
How fortunate we are that Joe Biden is in the room where it happens. As evidenced Thursday night, during his Fireside Chat-style assessment of America on the cusp of recovery, he is the manifest inverse of the fraud who preceded him. Granted, Trump set the bar so low that even an ant could hurdle it. Nevertheless, it was refreshing to be reminded what a real president … [Read more...] about BIDEN IS THE BEST MAN FOR THIS PIVOTAL MOMENT
The Democrats are catching on | Sheneman
The $.9 trillion stimulus package is the most progressive legislation passed by Congress in years. It includes direct payments, extended unemployment benefits, a child tax credit, child care allowance, funding for state and local governments and enhancements to the Affordable Care Act. It will cut child poverty rates in America nearly in half. If you watch Fox News, OANN and … [Read more...] about The Democrats are catching on | Sheneman
Antisemitic graffiti riles San Diego State University
by Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Earlier this week, an unidentified resident advisor at South Campus Plaza North, a large dormitory serving hundreds of students at San Diego State University, found scrawled on the exterior of the building three swastikas and coded messages often associated with white supremacist philosophy. She immediately got some poster board to cover … [Read more...] about Antisemitic graffiti riles San Diego State University
Bangladesh at 50: A nation created in violence and still bearing scars of a troubled birth
Bangladeshi children at the Independence Day celebrations in Dhaka in 2012. AP Photo/Pavel Rahman Tazreena Sajjad, American University School of International Service March 26 marks 50 years since the start of Bangladesh’s liberation war, a bloody nine-month campaign that culminated in the nation’s independence on Dec. 16, 1971. It was a violent … [Read more...] about Bangladesh at 50: A nation created in violence and still bearing scars of a troubled birth
A Wannabe Dancer Dishonors a War Hero (Revisited)
A recent article at The Moderate Voice referring to Fox News’ political commentator, Tucker Carlson, was titled "Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Insults Women in the Military and Disgraces Himself and Fox News…Once Again." While the “once again” was briefly explained in the piece, it deserves more clarification and certainly cries out for us not to to forget. And, voilà, an … [Read more...] about A Wannabe Dancer Dishonors a War Hero (Revisited)
Cuomo slams ‘cancel culture’ as he defiantly refuses to resign amid sexual harassment claims
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Cuomo remained steadfast in his refusal to step down on Friday despite withering support from fellow Democrats and new accusations of sexual harassment. The governor, clinging to power amid mounting allegations of misconduct, dismissed calls for his resignation as a majority of New York’s Democratic Congressional delegation voiced concerns about his ability … [Read more...] about Cuomo slams ‘cancel culture’ as he defiantly refuses to resign amid sexual harassment claims
Trumpism Without Trump
There is no question that Democrats would like to see Trump completely sidelined and out of the political limelight. However, there are plenty of Republicans who feel the same way though they are afraid to express their feelings. For one thing, Trump is draining money from the Republican Party and Republican candidates and directing it to himself. And the money he receives from … [Read more...] about Trumpism Without Trump
Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Insults Women in the Military and Disgraces Himself and Fox News…Once Again
"One of the best decisions I ever made was becoming a Navy spouse myself, married to a terrific young naval officer who gave birth to our first child, and then went right back to work doing civil engineering for an air force base in Jacksonville.” -- John Kirby, Pentagon Press Secretary I don’t watch Fox News, but CNN reports on the latest outrage by the “face of Fox,” … [Read more...] about Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Insults Women in the Military and Disgraces Himself and Fox News…Once Again
Biden signs $1.9 trillion stimulus bill into law on U.S. lockdown anniversary
By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden signed his $1.9 trillion stimulus bill into law on Thursday, commemorating the one-year anniversary of a U.S. lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic with a measure designed to bring relief to Americans and boost the economy. The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives gave final congressional approval to the measure … [Read more...] about Biden signs $1.9 trillion stimulus bill into law on U.S. lockdown anniversary
Mexico’s Congress approves landmark cannabis bill
By Diego Oré MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's lower house of Congress on Wednesday approved a bill that would decriminalize cannabis for recreational, medical and scientific uses, bringing it a step closer to creating one of the world's largest markets for the plant. Backed by the administration of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, the bill marks a major shift in a country … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Congress approves landmark cannabis bill
No Help (Cartoon)
CAN WE PLEASE NOT TALK ANYMORE ABOUT THE ROYALS?
If only we had a vaccine that would cure our sick obsession with the Royal Family, I’d be the first to sign up. I’d cut in line for that. If 100 percent efficacy required three doses, I’d raise my arm for that. At some point in the 19th century, when some ill wind blew through the British monarchy, a fusty British commentator named Walter Bagehot lamented how simply awful it … [Read more...] about CAN WE PLEASE NOT TALK ANYMORE ABOUT THE ROYALS?
Garland pledges to adhere to ‘norms’ as U.S. attorney general
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Merrick Garland, sworn in as U.S. attorney general on Thursday, pledged that the Justice Department would adhere to "norms" to earn the trust of the American people, alluding to Democratic complaints of its politicization under Republican former President Donald Trump. Garland, who had served as a federal appellate judge and federal … [Read more...] about Garland pledges to adhere to ‘norms’ as U.S. attorney general
Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill wins final approval in House
By Susan Cornwell and Makini Brice WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives gave final approval on Wednesday to one of the largest economic stimulus measures in U.S. history, a sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that gives President Joe Biden his first major victory in office. The measure provides $400 billion for $1,400 direct payments to most Americans, … [Read more...] about Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill wins final approval in House
A Most Despicable Zero (Breaking Update)
BREAKING UPDATE: 220 Democrats voted for final passage of the $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan, described as "one of the most consequential pieces of legislation in modern history" and supported by a significant majority of Americans. The bill is now on its way to the White House for President Joe Biden’s signature, just before some unemployment benefits expire on … [Read more...] about A Most Despicable Zero (Breaking Update)