ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — Travel demand for the U.S. Virgin Islands remains strong, according to recent data cited in Condé Nast Traveler, a luxury and lifestyle media outlet. The data, from travel search site Kayak, reveal St. Thomas as the No. 1 destination where flight searches are recovering the fastest. “As we continue to navigate these unprecedented times … [Read more...] about U.S. Virgin Islands, Buoyed By Private Jets And Pence’s Visit, Experiencing Tourism Uptick, Despite COVID-19
U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General Files Emergency Motion To Stop Epstein Estate From Liquidating Assets
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — A fund set up to provide money to dozens of women who said they were abused by financier Jeffrey Epstein when they were as young as 14 has abruptly suspended payouts, saying today that it has temporarily run out of money. “My office’s worst fears have been realized as we learned the Epstein Estate will not make its currently-owed payment to … [Read more...] about U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General Files Emergency Motion To Stop Epstein Estate From Liquidating Assets
PARTY EVOLUTION (Cartoon)
By jailing Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin may turn him into an even more potent opposition symbol
William Partlett, University of Melbourne Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny was sentenced to two years, eight months in a prison colony for violating the probation terms of a suspended sentence on a 2014 conviction, which he claims was politically motivated. This comes on the heels of a second weekend of unauthorised protests in which thousands of Russians took … [Read more...] about By jailing Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin may turn him into an even more potent opposition symbol
CAVEWOMAN (Cartoon, Column and Video)
So the Neanderthals that make up the Republican membership in the United States House of Representatives held a vote on whether or not to remove Congresswoman Liz Cheney, daughter of Dick, from her leadership position. Oh my gosh. What did that dastardly Liz do? Did she claim school shootings are fake? Did she claim California wildfires are created by Jewish Space Lasers … [Read more...] about CAVEWOMAN (Cartoon, Column and Video)
House votes to strip Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene from committee assignments over incendiary remarks
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives voted to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of two high-profile committee assignments on Thursday, punishing the Republican congresswoman for incendiary remarks that included support for violence against Democrats. In a test of unity for a House Republican caucus riven by division, nearly 95 percent of … [Read more...] about House votes to strip Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene from committee assignments over incendiary remarks
‘Someone Needs to Tell the Truth.’ Here Is the Man to Do it. (BREAKING UPDATE)
Breaking Update: Rep. Adam Kinzinger was the first of 11 Republican House members to vote with Democrats to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committee assignments. UPDATE: Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R. Ill.) continues to be all-in, a “one-man resistance,” against the “ruling Trumpists” in his own party, “has launched the most full-throated Republican … [Read more...] about ‘Someone Needs to Tell the Truth.’ Here Is the Man to Do it. (BREAKING UPDATE)
THE MODERATE VOICE NEEDS YOUR $$$ HELP
I still have to set up a new Go Fund Me, but The Moderate Voice needs financial help. TMV has paid for itself for most of its 17 year life. In recent months, due to sparse ad revenues and no recent fundraising campaign, there have been a series of bounced checks which meant high bank fees. This money needs to be reimbursed -- but apart from that, TMV can't have such a low bank … [Read more...] about THE MODERATE VOICE NEEDS YOUR $$$ HELP
Chicago Tribune Editorial: Biden, a congresswoman and a new domestic terrorism agenda
In his inaugural address, President Joe Biden targeted a threat to national security that already festers here at home: a “rise of political extremism, white supremacy,” and “domestic terrorism that we must confront” and “defeat.” Seven days later, the Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism alert based on “a heightened threat environment across the United … [Read more...] about Chicago Tribune Editorial: Biden, a congresswoman and a new domestic terrorism agenda
The Coming Vaccine Scandals
Contractor Who Was Awarded $34.5 Million in Government Money and Provided Zero Masks Pleads Guilty to Fraud J. David McSwane / ProPublica — The VA and FEMA agreed to pay a first-time vendor in a desperate search for protective equipment. Now Robert Stewart admits he defrauded three federal agencies and lied about being in the Marine Corps. When billions of dollars are at … [Read more...] about The Coming Vaccine Scandals
‘Glamour Ghoul’ is a biography that Maila Nurmi, Vampira, merits
Review by Doug Gibson In January of 2008, Maila Nurmi, better known as Vampira, was found dead in her small Los Angeles home. She was 85. She died alone, on her couch with her feet propped, resting on a patio chair. The TV was running. Her cat, Violet, had died next to her. Her dog, Houdini, was alive but had to be put down. In her last days, she had felt exhausted, but … [Read more...] about ‘Glamour Ghoul’ is a biography that Maila Nurmi, Vampira, merits
Donald Trump Has Destroyed His Legacy
by Noah Jenkins If the average American were asked about the Nixon and Clinton presidencies, the overwhelming majority would be more likely to recall the Watergate scandal, as opposed to Nixon’s fruitful work on Chinese relations, and the Lewinsky affair, instead of the federal budget surplus America saw under Clinton. It would not matter all four events had a significant … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Has Destroyed His Legacy
Limetree Bay Oil Refinery, Trump-era EPA Challenged For Lax Pollution Standards In St. Croix
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — Community and conservation groups filed a legal appeal today challenging the federal permit for the controversial Limetree Bay refinery on the American Caribbean island of St. Croix that started operating this week. The long-shuttered, pollution-plagued Limetree refinery has been one of the world’s largest oil-processing facilities. St. Croix … [Read more...] about Limetree Bay Oil Refinery, Trump-era EPA Challenged For Lax Pollution Standards In St. Croix
DIVIDING FAMILIES (Cartoon)
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny jailed, declares Putin ‘the Underwear Poisoner’
By Andrew Osborn and Maria Tsvetkova MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian court jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Tuesday, ignoring the West in a ruling the opposition politician blamed on President Vladimir Putin's personal hatred and fear of him. The Moscow court handed Navalny a three-and-a-half-year sentence, but his lawyer said the anti-corruption blogger would actually … [Read more...] about Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny jailed, declares Putin ‘the Underwear Poisoner’
House Republicans face identity dilemma in fights over Liz Cheney, Marjorie Taylor Greene
By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. Congress on Wednesday face questions about whether to discipline a pair of strikingly different Representatives Liz Cheney and Marjorie Taylor Greene, decisions that will send a strong signal about the party's future. Cheney, the No. 3 House of Representatives Republican, is facing heat for her vote to impeach … [Read more...] about House Republicans face identity dilemma in fights over Liz Cheney, Marjorie Taylor Greene
MAD ELEPHANT (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 MAD ELEPHANT (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Democrats take first step to go it alone on Biden’s COVID-19 aid
By Susan Cornwell and Makini Brice WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday took the first step toward fast-tracking President Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill without Republican support. The Senate voted along party lines, with Democrats edging out Republicans 50-49, to open debate on a fiscal 2021 budget resolution with coronavirus … [Read more...] about Democrats take first step to go it alone on Biden’s COVID-19 aid
The Smell Lingers
Sometimes, after the source of an odor is gone, the smell lingers on. So it is now in Washington where the stench of the recent administration remains with us. Perhaps it is because a number of purveyors of the rancid odor are unwilling to clean it up and move on. Those who aided Donald Trump, his conscious and unwitting accomplices, are reluctant to do their duty and aid the … [Read more...] about The Smell Lingers
ACCUSATIONS IN A MIRROR
“Humanitarianism is the expression of stupidity and cowardice.” - Adolf Hitler The term “Accusations in a Mirror” is defined in international human rights law as a common technique for inciting genocide by accusing one's intended victims of precisely the crimes that one intends to commit against them” - Kenneth Marcus, a former Staff Director of the U.S. Commission on Civil … [Read more...] about ACCUSATIONS IN A MIRROR