"TPS" stands for Temporary Protected Status, and it is routinely given to foreign nationals whose home countries are experiencing an extreme crisis of some kind, either a natural disaster or civil war or unrest. … [Read more...] about Up to 200,000 Haitian Immigrants to Receive TPS
Haiti: The U.S. Military Steps Up to the Plate (UPDATES)
As is usual in most international disasters, the United States of America is leading the world in providing humanitarian aid to the victims of the Haiti earthquake. And, as always, the U.S. military is spearheading such relief efforts. The following are headlines and excerpts about some of these efforts that have appeared in various publications during the past 48 … [Read more...] about Haiti: The U.S. Military Steps Up to the Plate (UPDATES)
Updating Dr. King’s Dream
If he had survived to turn 81 today, what would Martin Luther King have made of an America in which the racial barrier to the White House has been overcome only to be followed a year later by hatreds and division throughout the nation? In his dream for America, there was not only justice and equality but universal respect and love. "In the process of gaining our rightful … [Read more...] about Updating Dr. King’s Dream
Brown, Coakley, and Mea Culpa
So it appears the race to fill the Senate seat formerly held by Ted Kennedy is a toss up. A dead heat. A nail biter. Or will it be a landslide for Mr. Brown? At this point, I suppose anything could happen. A former President could tip the scales for Ms. Coakley. The current President might. And I certainly hope they do, because I’m still rooting for Ms. … [Read more...] about Brown, Coakley, and Mea Culpa
CNN The Early Winner In Haiti
I'm a print guy. Only my mother thought I was handsome enough to turn to television for a career. Which is my way of backing into television coverage in Haiti. But first some perspective and a dose of history. A strange phenomena occurred when television in its infancy offered wall-to-wall coverage of the John F. Kennedy assassination in Dallas in November 1963. People were … [Read more...] about CNN The Early Winner In Haiti
(Satire) Teacher Arrested at JFK Airport
I just hadda. Everyone deserves to reverse engines for a bit. Laughter is blessing. ONE MINUTE SATIRE: DATELINE: TODAY A teacher was arrested today at John F. Kennedy International Airport as he attempted to board a flight while in possession of a ruler, a protractor, a compass, a slide-rule and a calculator. At a morning press conference, the Attorney General said … [Read more...] about (Satire) Teacher Arrested at JFK Airport
“Thank You For Your Service”
This is one of those personal stories which touches on a subject which, unfortunately, we too often forget except on Veterans Day. Yesterday I wound up on a fourteen hour road trip to a couple of campaign events for this year's congressional race taking place in two towns along the Hudson Valley in New York. We were meeting with a number of state and county Republican Party … [Read more...] about “Thank You For Your Service”
Is God Angry at Haiti?
In the wake of the horrific human tragedy in Haiti, there has been an outpouring of support for the victims, including the prayers of millions. And, in the face of such unfathomable pain and suffering, it is understandable that some desperate Haitians would think that God is angry at them or that God has “really got it in for Haiti." That is exactly what Pooja Bhatia … [Read more...] about Is God Angry at Haiti?
Limbaugh, Brooks Offer Study in Contrasts in Conservatism
I don't think you'll find a more persuasive example of the difference between thoughtful and flippant conservatism. Earlier this week, Rush Limbaugh seemed to suggest we should not send aid to Haiti in the wake of that country's devastating earthquake because we've already sent them enough taxpayer money and that money never seems to do any good. To be clear, I'm not … [Read more...] about Limbaugh, Brooks Offer Study in Contrasts in Conservatism
2010 Threats
Guest post by Jared Stancombe Jared Stancombe, a 2009 graduate of Indiana University, is currently an analyst for a U.S. government agency responsible for national security. He is also in the officer selection process for the U.S. Marine Corps. He lives in Washington, D.C. With the turn of the decade into 2010, many Americans are hopeful with respect to what the new … [Read more...] about 2010 Threats
California, Here We Come (Guest Voice)
California, Here We Come by Michael Winship A number of years ago, when I would travel to California on business with my friend the late journalist and comedy writer Eliot Wald, we always carved out time to visit a couple of those massive Los Angeles grocery chains, like Ralph's or Vons. It wasn't because we had a lust for retail or a massive munchie … [Read more...] about California, Here We Come (Guest Voice)
McGwire Calls His Shot
John Darkow, Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about McGwire Calls His Shot
God Responds to Pat Robertson’s Remarks on Haiti
Rush Limbaugh Doubles Down
I've run out of adjectives to characterize this kind of behavior, so I am just going to blog it and let it speak for itself. … [Read more...] about Rush Limbaugh Doubles Down
An Open Letter to Umar Farouk Abdul Muttalab: Hespress, Morocco
As should be clear, the attempted Christmas Day terrorist attack by Umar Farouk Abdul Muttalab has further tarnished the image of Islam and all of those who believe in it. Some have criticized Islamic leaders for not being more vocal about disagreeing with al-Qaeda and those who share the group's ghoulish credo. So stepping into the breach on behalf of his fellow Muslims is … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Umar Farouk Abdul Muttalab: Hespress, Morocco
Haiti: A Country in Need of Our Help (Guest Voice)
Haiti: A Country in Need of Our Help by Michael Reagan As you have no doubt heard, a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti near her capital of Port-Au-Prince on Tuesday afternoon. It was the strongest earthquake to hit Haiti since 1770, and two of its aftershocks were nearly as intense. The damage is horrific, and has only worsened in the wake of the … [Read more...] about Haiti: A Country in Need of Our Help (Guest Voice)
Haiti Cries For Help
RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. All rights reserved. … [Read more...] about Haiti Cries For Help
Tracking A Twitter Meme, Arguing For Digital Literacy
The Twitter meme about American Airlines flying doctors and nurses to Haiti coupled with a phone number to the Haiti Consulate in New York is a case study highlighting a desperate need for digital media literacy. Twitter is vulnerable to hoaxes and misinformation in part because of the brevity of messages, in part because we humans are motivated by emotional appeals, in part … [Read more...] about Tracking A Twitter Meme, Arguing For Digital Literacy
Radley Balko on Freedom Watch
Those of you who know me know that I am not a big fan of Fox News. However, if there is anything good that can be said of Fox News, it's that it features Judge Andrew Napolitano. A former New Jersey Superior Court Judge and now a legal analyst for Fox News, Napolitano is probably the only libertarian (with the possible exception of John Stossel) to have his own show on a … [Read more...] about Radley Balko on Freedom Watch
Liberal Sirens Call For Filibuster Ax
Liberal Democrats are becoming more vocal in their efforts to can super majority rule in the U.S. Senate which now calls for three-fifths or 60 senators to kill a filibuster. It reminds me of an old farm adage that what's good for the goose is good for the gander. Or for you younger city folks, watch out what you wish for. My assessment is that liberals are becoming … [Read more...] about Liberal Sirens Call For Filibuster Ax