Published by ReutersBy Jeff Mason, David Shepardson and Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden on Thursday took aim at vaccine resistance in America, announcing policies requiring most federal employees to get COVID-19 vaccines and pushing large employers to have their workers vaccinated or tested weekly. The new measures … [Read more...] about Attacking anti-vaxxers, Biden mandates widespread COVID shots, tests
PAY OR PUNISH THE UN-VAXED?
by Peter Funt When society seeks to influence behavior, is it better to pay people to act a certain way, or to penalize them if they don’t? The pandemic and the urgent need for COVID-19 vaccinations brings the question into focus. American Airlines offers employees an extra day of paid vacation if they get the shots. Delta Airlines, on the other hand, warns employees they … [Read more...] about PAY OR PUNISH THE UN-VAXED?
Larry Elder has egg thrown at him at homeless encampment visit
Conservative talker Larry Elder has been egged on by ambition and egged off by a protester. Elder was out campaigning in his push to remove Governor Gavin Newsom in the California recall election at a homeless encampment in Venice when someone threw an egg at him. The group wasn't happy he was there. It wasn't woke. It was yolk. After that Elder's staff … [Read more...] about Larry Elder has egg thrown at him at homeless encampment visit
FUN WITH FAKE TUCKER (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Facts aren’t things used on Fox News, at least not during prime time. That is a fact. Another fact is that Tucker Carlson cannot decide what is and isn’t legal. Tucker Carlson can tell you what he thinks should be legal and not legal, like we all do. But, Tucker can’t tell you something is not a crime when it is. Producing, selling, or obtaining a fake vaccination card is a … [Read more...] about FUN WITH FAKE TUCKER (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
White House asks Trump military academy board appointees to resign
Published by ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Wednesday it asked 18 Trump administration appointees to resign from military academy boards, saying President Joe Biden would require such officials to be "aligned with the values of this administration." The 18 - six each on the Board of Visitors to the Air Force Academy, the Military Academy and the Naval … [Read more...] about White House asks Trump military academy board appointees to resign
Satire: Deep in the Hell of Texas
To the melody of “Deep in the Heart of Texas” By Laurie Baron My neighbor spies, he’ll moralize When I get my abortion. He’ll report me, so legally For a ten grand extortion. Those who abet will soon regret They helped me commit a crime. Six weeks just flew before I knew A fetus lived by that time. The embryos, fear not their foes Deep in the … [Read more...] about Satire: Deep in the Hell of Texas
Texas Talaban (Cartoon)
How someone becomes a torturer
At the Amna Suraka museum in Iraq, exhibits show the torture that was carried out in the cells. Hélène Veilleux/Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA Christopher Justin Einolf, Northern Illinois University Every day, thousands of people are tortured in police stations, security offices and prisons around the world. Human rights organizations protest torture and … [Read more...] about How someone becomes a torturer
Mexico’s top court decriminalizes abortion in ‘watershed moment’
Published by ReutersBy Lizbeth Diaz and Laura Gottesdiener MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico's Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Tuesday that penalizing abortion is unconstitutional, a major victory for advocates of women's health and human rights, just as parts of the United States enact tougher laws against the practice. The decision in the world's second-biggest Roman Catholic … [Read more...] about Mexico’s top court decriminalizes abortion in ‘watershed moment’
Editorial: The whole truth: 9/11 victims’ families, and all of America, deserve to know much more about Saudi complicity in the attacks
Published by New York Daily NewsEight days before the 20th anniversary of the darkest day in New York City history, President Joe Biden honored a promise to the families of Sept. 11?s victims and initiated the impending release of classified documents related to the terrorist attacks. As it should be: Almost nothing we learn about the Saudis or our own government, no matter how … [Read more...] about Editorial: The whole truth: 9/11 victims’ families, and all of America, deserve to know much more about Saudi complicity in the attacks
TikTok overtakes YouTube for average watch time in US and UK
Published by BANG Showbiz EnglishTikTok has overtaken YouTube for average watch time in both the US and UK for Android users. According to a new report from data monitoring firm App Annie, the average time per user spent on the respective apps is higher for TIkTok, which suggests high levels of engagement The company said the video platform has "upended the streaming and social … [Read more...] about TikTok overtakes YouTube for average watch time in US and UK
Justice Dept. says will protect Texas abortion clinics that come under attack
Published by ReutersBy Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department on Monday said it would not tolerate attacks against people seeking or providing abortions in Texas, as the agency explores ways of challenging the state's recently enacted law (https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-supreme-court-declines-block-texas-abortion-ban-2021-09-02) that imposed a … [Read more...] about Justice Dept. says will protect Texas abortion clinics that come under attack
‘The Wire’ actor Michael K. Williams found dead in apartment – NYPD
Published by ReutersBy Tim Reid (Reuters) - Michael K. Williams, who played the character Omar Little in the TV series "The Wire," was found dead in his New York apartment on Monday, the New York Police Department said. He was 54. Lieutenant John Grimpel, a NYPD spokesman, said Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment after a 2 p.m. (1800 GMT)emergency phone call to … [Read more...] about ‘The Wire’ actor Michael K. Williams found dead in apartment – NYPD
‘Silent crisis’ looms as US to end Covid aid for millions of jobless
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Spending less on food. Drawing down on retirement savings. Dropping out of the workforce altogether. Last year, the United States massively expanded unemployment aid as Covid-19 broke out. But in the coming days those benefits will end, forcing millions of jobless Americans -- some of whom haven't worked for the entire pandemic -- to make hard … [Read more...] about ‘Silent crisis’ looms as US to end Covid aid for millions of jobless
Congressman Tries To Be A Hero, Ends Up A Zero
Step aside, Weird Al. Someone besides you is taking a turn at trying to be Rambo, and he isn't using UHF in order to do it. The plumber currently representing Oklahoma's Second Congressional District should be embarrassed after twice being caught trying enter Afghanistan in an attempt to play a movie character made famous by Sylvester Stallone. From NBC News, 03 … [Read more...] about Congressman Tries To Be A Hero, Ends Up A Zero
The January 6 Select Committee, ‘Steady as It Goes’
On June 20, U.S. House Resolution 503 established the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol (hereinafter referred to as the “Select Committee”) to “investigate and report upon the facts, circumstances, and causes related to the January 6th attack and interference with the peaceful transfer of power.” The investigation commenced … [Read more...] about The January 6 Select Committee, ‘Steady as It Goes’
Pandemic hardship is about to get a lot worse for millions of out-of-work Americans
The door to unemployment benefits is closing for million of Americans. AP Photo/John Minchillo Jeffrey Kucik, University of Arizona and Don Leonard, The Ohio State University Millions of unemployed Americans are set to lose pandemic-related jobless benefits after Labor Day – just as surging cases of coronavirus slow the pace of hiring. In all, an … [Read more...] about Pandemic hardship is about to get a lot worse for millions of out-of-work Americans
U.S. companies lash out at Texas law changes, including abortion ban
Published by ReutersBy Tina Bellon and Jessica DiNapoli AUSTIN, Texas/NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. companies including Lyft Inc, American Airlines Group Inc and Silicon Laboratories Inc voiced their displeasure on Friday at new Texas laws on abortion, handguns, and voting limitations, a fresh sign of increased efforts by some firms to signal their commitment to social … [Read more...] about U.S. companies lash out at Texas law changes, including abortion ban
TEXAS (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 TEXAS (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Facebook mistakenly labels black men ‘primates’
Published by RelaxnewsFacebook on Friday said it disabled its topic recommendation feature after it mistook Black men for "primates" in video at the social network. A Facebook spokesperson called it a "clearly unacceptable error" and said the recommendation software involve was taken offline. "We apologize to anyone who may have seen these offensive recommendations," Facebook … [Read more...] about Facebook mistakenly labels black men ‘primates’