By Laura Gottesdiener MATAMOROS, Mexico (Reuters) - A sprawling camp in the Mexican city of Matamoros, within sight of the Texan border, has since 2019 been one of the most powerful reminders of the human toll of former President Donald Trump's efforts to keep migrants out of the United States. The camp has dwindled to just a few dozen in residents in recent days, after … [Read more...] about Mexican camp that was symbol of migrant misery empties out under Biden
Senate passes Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill with no Republican votes (UPDATED)
After working through the night and seeking to win over moderate Democrats, Democrats have passed President Joe Biden's cornerstone $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill. Every Republican voted against it. The Washington Post: Democrats voted to adopt the bill without any Republican support after a more than 24-hour, around-the-clock session. It will now fall to the … [Read more...] about Senate passes Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill with no Republican votes (UPDATED)
Democrats battle for U.S. Senate passage of Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill
By Makini Brice, David Morgan and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Saturday inched toward passage of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan in an around-the-clock session that began on Friday involving nearly two dozen votes and hours of closed-door negotiations. Democrats, who narrowly control the chamber, agreed to scale back aid to … [Read more...] about Democrats battle for U.S. Senate passage of Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill
With Friends like these, who needs enemas?
Recent buzz in the American television industry is that a Friends reunion is in the making. When asked about the six main Friends characters, Harley Quinn said, "They seem nice." In her 13 June 2019 POPSUGAR column "Why I've Decided to Stop Watching Reruns of Friends — For Good", Rayna Rossitto writes, "Lately I've found myself struggling to enjoy the show, and … [Read more...] about With Friends like these, who needs enemas?
COVID-19: A Humanitarian Crisis at Sea (Updates)
UPDATE II: Today, the New York Times has an interesting article on how the pandemic has not only disrupted the cruise industry, but also international trade “driving up the cost of shipping goods and adding a fresh challenge to the global economic recovery.” With container ships floating off the West coast in so-called “drift boxes,” because of jammed ports, a dearth of … [Read more...] about COVID-19: A Humanitarian Crisis at Sea (Updates)
Satire: The Sounds of Violence
By Laurie Baron Hello Dark Web, did you hear? Trump is back, nothing to fear. He’ll give your grievances an airing. With conspiracies he’s sharing. And the anger that he plants inside your brain. Do not abstain, From the resort to violence. In Washington you had amassed To stop the steal that was so vast. ‘Neath the gallows you erected To hang Mike Pence you … [Read more...] about Satire: The Sounds of Violence
Colleges are eliminating sports teams – and runners and golfers are paying more of a price than football or basketball players
Over 5,000 student-athletes were directly affected by a recent wave of shutdowns of intercollegiate sports teams. Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Molly Ott, Arizona State University and Janet Lawrence, University of Michigan North Carolina Central University, a historically Black college, announced in February that its men’s baseball … [Read more...] about Colleges are eliminating sports teams – and runners and golfers are paying more of a price than football or basketball players
US hiring surges in February as Democrats move on stimulus
Washington (AFP) - The US economy saw better-than-expected hiring in February as businesses battered by the Covid-19 pandemic began recruiting employees again, while Congress moved forward with President Joe Biden's massive stimulus proposal despite Republican opposition. Payrolls jumped by 379,000 last month, which was almost double expectations and pushed the unemployment … [Read more...] about US hiring surges in February as Democrats move on stimulus
Senate starts debate on Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid proposal
By Richard Cowan and Makini Brice WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A sharply divided U.S. Senate on Friday accelerated its march to passage of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, launching what was expected to be a long debate over amendments on how the money would be spent. Voting began on whether to allow an amendment for a federal minimum wage increase offered by … [Read more...] about Senate starts debate on Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid proposal
GOVERNOR ABBOTT OPENS TEXAS (Cartoon)
Lowell, Mass., Knows Better Than NYC How to Respond to Antisemitism
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — The city of Lowell, Massachusetts., did it right confronting anti-Semitism. It was not so right when Manhattan dealt with distortions on Israel. Thirty miles north of Boston, a school board member uttered an anti-Jewish slur on a live television show while a Saturday Night Live cast member vaguely joked about Israel’s Covid-19 vaccine … [Read more...] about Lowell, Mass., Knows Better Than NYC How to Respond to Antisemitism
Civil War: Trump attacks Republican strategist Rove, who fires back
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former President Donald Trump intensified his war with the Republican establishment on Thursday by attacking Karl Rove, a longtime Republican strategist who criticized Trump's first speech since leaving office for being long on grievances but short on vision. "He’s a pompous fool with bad advice and always has an agenda," Trump complained … [Read more...] about Civil War: Trump attacks Republican strategist Rove, who fires back
Senate votes to begin debate on Biden COVID-19 relief bill as GOOP seeks to block it
By David Morgan and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to take up President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill, setting up what is likely to be a contentious, days-long debate over the merits of the sweeping package. The party-line vote of 51-50, with Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris breaking the tie, illustrated that … [Read more...] about Senate votes to begin debate on Biden COVID-19 relief bill as GOOP seeks to block it
HORTON HATCHES GOP PLOT (CARTOON)
FUNCTIONALLY ILLITERATE ABOUT OUR OWN DEMOCRACY
We know – or think we know – why so many home-grown goons stormed the U.S. Capitol. Most notably, a defeated cult leader pumped his Kool-Aid down their throats. But that’s not the whole story. Trump was able to gin them up because they were so dumbed down. They had no idea they were doing anything wrong. They felt justified to breach the legislative branch simply because … [Read more...] about FUNCTIONALLY ILLITERATE ABOUT OUR OWN DEMOCRACY
Creating a Third Party of the Center
“It must be realized that there is nothing more difficult to plan, more uncertain of success, or more dangerous to manage than the establishment of a new order of government; for he who introduces it makes enemies of all those who derived advantage from the old order.” Niccolo Machiavelli- The Prince [i] The time has come for a seismic shake-up of America’s … [Read more...] about Creating a Third Party of the Center
Corona Virus Off To a Party (Cartoon)
Why repressive Saudi Arabia remains a US ally
A demonstrator dressed as Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with blood on his hands protests outside the Saudi Embassy in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8, 2018. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Jeffrey Fields, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman “approved an operation … to capture or kill … [Read more...] about Why repressive Saudi Arabia remains a US ally
SHAT IN THE HAT (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Six Dr. Seuss books will not be published anymore for containing racist images. Unfortunately, Republicans are continuing to put members on the Senate Judiciary Committee despite their being racists and terrorists sympathizers. While Fox News and other conservatives, and even some liberals, have called the pulling of the Dr. Seuss titles “cancel culture,” the decision was … [Read more...] about SHAT IN THE HAT (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Poll: Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package Enjoys Wide Bipartisan Support
Despite Republican opposition and a drumbeat of criticism from Fox News, President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus package now before the Senate is enjoying wide bipartisan support. Morning Consult: As the Senate prepares to advance President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, new Morning Consult/Politico polling shows strong bipartisan support for the … [Read more...] about Poll: Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package Enjoys Wide Bipartisan Support