By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration backed Democrats' efforts to overhaul voting rules and turn over the process of drawing congressional districts to independent commissions on Monday, weighing in on a political fight that is likely to dominate Washington in coming years. The United States is facing an "an unprecedented assault on our democracy, … [Read more...] about U.S. faces ‘unprecedented assault on democracy,’ White House says, backing election reform bill
Editorial: No, Josh Hawley: We don’t hate America if we want to learn from history’s mistakes
It’s not true, as Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley suggested in his fiery, “America First” Friday speech at the far-right Conservative Political Action Conference, that those who don’t agree with him don’t think we should have national borders. Or that we never stop proclaiming “how terrible our country is … founded in lies and evil.” It is true, however, that it’s not a particular … [Read more...] about Editorial: No, Josh Hawley: We don’t hate America if we want to learn from history’s mistakes
Is Bugs Bunny as mad as a March hare?
Is Bugs Bunny as mad as a March hare? One might think so considering how Bugs acts occasionally. For example ... Bugs might impersonate a March hare, but he will never be one. That is because Bugs is not a hare. Believe it or not, a hare and a rabbit are two different animals. It is easy to tell that Bugs is a rabbit because he lives underground. From … [Read more...] about Is Bugs Bunny as mad as a March hare?
One year after the first announced COVID-19 death, 513,000+ deaths
Washington state announced the first known COVID19 death in the U.S. on 29 February 2020. Sunday, Johns Hopkins reported 513,091 deaths and 28,605,523 cases. The U.S. has ~4% of global population but 20% of deaths and 25% of cases. Many -- most? -- U.S. COVID19 deaths were preventable had we had competent federal-level leadership, like New Zealand, Japan, Australia, … [Read more...] about One year after the first announced COVID-19 death, 513,000+ deaths
It Ain’t Just Moses: Everyday Jewish Super Heroes
By Michael Ginsberg The creator of Superman was Jewish; some believe Superman himself was Jewish, and, yes, Wonder Woman is Israeli. However, Superman’s creator has died, Superman himself hasn’t been seen in years, and Wonder Woman’s last movie was a critical flop. So, what are we left with among Jewish Superheroes? We’ve got plenty of historic figures – from Moses to … [Read more...] about It Ain’t Just Moses: Everyday Jewish Super Heroes
Trump repeats election lie, declares himself future of the Republican Party
By Steve Holland and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former President Donald Trump on Sunday hinted at a possible run for president again in 2024, attacked President Joe Biden, and repeated his fraudulent claims that he won the 2020 election in his first major appearance since leaving the White House nearly six weeks ago. "Our movement of proud, hard-working American … [Read more...] about Trump repeats election lie, declares himself future of the Republican Party
CPAC becomes CPACK of Wolves
CPAC has become CPACK of Wolves. That is the gist of Albert Hunt's commentary CPAC, all-in for Trump, is not what it used to be. Here is how Hunt begins his commentary: "The Conservative Political Action Committee's annual presidential preference poll over the years was won four times by Mitt Romney, three times by Jack Kemp and once by George W. Bush. None would be … [Read more...] about CPAC becomes CPACK of Wolves
The big lie | Sheneman (Cartoon)
There are two factions in the post-Trump GOP, those who truly believe the election was stolen by Dominion Voting Systems and the ghost of Hugo Chavez and those who enable them. The House is chock full of the former while the senate is infested, mostly, with the latter. The Marjorie Taylor Greene’s of the world believe there was some algorithmic skullduggery perpetrated by … [Read more...] about The big lie | Sheneman (Cartoon)
Under pressure, NY governor bows to outside probe of abuse claims
Washington (AFP) - Under mounting US political pressure, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo agreed Sunday to allow an independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations against him by two former aides. Cuomo faced a rising storm of criticism Sunday, including from several fellow Democrats, after former aide Charlotte Bennett told The New York Times the governor sexually … [Read more...] about Under pressure, NY governor bows to outside probe of abuse claims
MURDERER MBS (Cartoon, Column and Video)
One of my biggest problems with Donald Trump is that the leader of the free world is supposed to set an example for the rest of the world to follow and be a champion of freedom. That includes freedom of the press because even as a president may fight with journalist, he is still supposed to value the importance a free press brings to democracy. You can NOT have a free country … [Read more...] about MURDERER MBS (Cartoon, Column and Video)
The Flight to Tokyo – 1984 Style (Updated)
CODA: The date 1984 in the piece The Flight to Tokyo – 1984 Style was chosen because it followed-up Ascher Opler’s futuristic, somewhat “Orwellian” Bon Voyage –1984 Style. But also, because 18 years seemed an adequate time span for the technical developments humorized in the article to materialize. Yet, once again, because of the foresight and talents of a few dedicated … [Read more...] about The Flight to Tokyo – 1984 Style (Updated)
How New York’s 19th-century Jews turned Purim into an American party
The Jewish Museum’s Purim Ball at the Park Avenue Armory in 2015 in New York City. Andrew Toth/Getty Images Zev Eleff, Touro College Purim, which falls this year on Feb. 26, ranks among Judaism’s most joyous holidays. In synagogues, Jews read the Scroll of Esther, a book in the Hebrew Bible that explains how Purim came to be. Jewish people dress … [Read more...] about How New York’s 19th-century Jews turned Purim into an American party
Attenborough: we could face the ‘collapse of everything’
By Daniel T Cross Sir David Attenborough has long been known for his upbeat commentaries on the wonders of nature, yet the renowned British conservationist and television presenter has sounded a distinctly less upbeat tone in a warning to us all. Unless we devote ourselves to changing our destructive ways drastically, life on the planet as we have known it will cease to … [Read more...] about Attenborough: we could face the ‘collapse of everything’
Republicans and ANTIFA (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 Republicans and ANTIFA (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
Biden White House asks ‘Trump who?’ ahead of speech to conservatives
By Alexandra Alper and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's White House has made it clear it plans to ignore Donald Trump's speech on Sunday to a conservative conference in Florida, where the former president is expected to go on the attack against his successor. "Our focus is certainly not on what President Trump is saying" at the Conservative Political … [Read more...] about Biden White House asks ‘Trump who?’ ahead of speech to conservatives
US says Saudi prince approved Khashoggi murder but spares him sanctions
Washington (AFP) - The United States on Friday for the first time publicly accused Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of approving the gruesome murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but stopped short of targeting the powerful heir apparent. The prince, who is de facto ruler of the US ally and oil provider, "approved an operation in Istanbul, Turkey to capture or … [Read more...] about US says Saudi prince approved Khashoggi murder but spares him sanctions
U.S. House approves Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion plan to address the human and economic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic passed the U.S. House of Representatives early on Saturday, with the next step Senate consideration. (Reporting by Richard Cowan; Editing by Toby Chopra) … [Read more...] about U.S. House approves Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid
I Dont Know, What Do You Think: Separated at Birth? or an Artist who Hates Trump, or What?
Get out the world’s smallest playable violin for the wealthiest Americans.
Some people really do think of themselves as being entitled because they are wealthy. That is one conclusion to be reached after reading a particular story featured in the New York magazine sub-section The Cut: "‘Even for the Rich, It’s Hard to Access’ America’s wealthiest are discovering the vaccine is one of the few things money can’t buy." Here is an excerpt from … [Read more...] about Get out the world’s smallest playable violin for the wealthiest Americans.
Republican leaders want a show of unity. Will Trump allow it?
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The next few days will give Republicans opportunities to stand together or fight among themselves, first when the House of Representatives votes on a $1.9 trillion coronavirus package on Friday and again when Donald Trump retakes the global spotlight in a speech to the party's most conservative members. The Republican leaders in the Senate … [Read more...] about Republican leaders want a show of unity. Will Trump allow it?