From Ungrateful to Thanksgiving: The Transformation of a Goat Headed Girl It is the season for gratitude. I am surprised to hear a scolding voice in my head that says, “Jane, you are so ungrateful.” As a storyteller, I’m curious. What’s behind this voice? As a child, I remember hearing a tale of a complaining girl. In the story of the Goat Girl, Renzolla, a … [Read more...] about From Ungrateful to Thanksgiving
Can a Turkey Pardon Himself? (UPDATED)
UPDATE: There is at least one Republican lawmaker who answers “YES” to the question posed above. In a tweet, shared by Trump, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) urges Trump to pardon himself: President Trump should pardon Flynn, the Thanksgiving turkey, and everyone from himself, to his admin, to Joe Exotic if he has to. . . That is an awful lot of turkeys to be … [Read more...] about Can a Turkey Pardon Himself? (UPDATED)
California Businesses Go From Simmer to Boil Over Newsom’s Fine Dining
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s maskless dinner with medical industry lobbyists and others at a Napa County restaurant where meals cost a minimum of $350 per head was just about the last straw for some beleaguered California small-business owners.With their livelihoods on the line, a growing number of them are openly defying the latest orders to shut down as COVID cases … [Read more...] about California Businesses Go From Simmer to Boil Over Newsom’s Fine Dining
Biden readies the anti-Trump presidency: back to a pre-Trump era
As the United States hits a record two million new coronavirus cases in two weeks, President-elect Joe Biden is preparing the anti-Trump presidency while President Donald Trump is preparing to go out with a slew of new controverisial executive orders. All happening within the context of a seeming shake-up in the broadcast news media's dominant networks. Biden has prioritized … [Read more...] about Biden readies the anti-Trump presidency: back to a pre-Trump era
Dow Jones hits 30,000 points for first time in history amid vaccine hopes, Biden transition
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged past 30,000 points for the first time in history Tuesday, a day after the Trump administration finally agreed to start the transition process to President-elect Joe Biden.Investors also appeared encouraged by a series of hopeful developments in the race for a coronavirus vaccine and news that Biden has selected former Federal Reserve … [Read more...] about Dow Jones hits 30,000 points for first time in history amid vaccine hopes, Biden transition
Joe Biden’s Budding Cabinet: Deep Experience, Expertise, Character, Diversity, Crisis-Tested
(Long title: “Biden’s Budding Cabinet: Deep Experience, Expertise, Character, Diversity, Crisis-Tested – Not Loyalists, Bootlickers, Cronies, Big Donors, Little Minds”) In an op-ed article in June, Biden wrote: Across the board — from our classrooms to our courtrooms to the president’s cabinet — we have to make sure that our leadership and our institutions actually … [Read more...] about Joe Biden’s Budding Cabinet: Deep Experience, Expertise, Character, Diversity, Crisis-Tested
King Donald
Many Americans realized previously that Donald Trump considered himself above the law, a king ruling the nation but evading major responsibilities for running it. His handling of the Covid 19 virus pandemic reinforced the perception that he considered himself American royalty, above the fray and able to do anything he wanted. With the catastrophe of Covid decimating Americans, … [Read more...] about King Donald
Trump finally agrees to Biden transition – but still not conceding
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump came his closest yet to admitting election defeat Monday after the government agency meant to ease Joe Biden's transition into the White House said it was finally lifting its unprecedented block on assistance.Trump acknowledged it was time for the General Services Administration to "do what needs to be done."In the same tweet he … [Read more...] about Trump finally agrees to Biden transition – but still not conceding
‘Good Friends’ in Good and in Bad Times
The same man who interfered in the 2016 presidential election “in an effective campaign to help Trump win the White House” and who was one of the first world leaders to congratulate Trump for winning that election is now equivocating in acknowledging Biden’s victory and Trump’s defeat. Three weeks after Biden was proclaimed president-elect – and while Trump continues to … [Read more...] about ‘Good Friends’ in Good and in Bad Times
Why Trump’s election fraud claims aren’t showing up in his lawsuits challenging the results
Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani alleges election fraud during a news conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters, Nov. 19, 2020, in Washington. Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo Steven Mulroy, University of Memphis There seems to be a real disconnect between the claims of widespread fraud, a stolen election and illegal voting made by President … [Read more...] about Why Trump’s election fraud claims aren’t showing up in his lawsuits challenging the results
Trump’s awkward exit leaves behind a big problem
At best, President Donald Trump’s exit from the White House is ungraceful. At some point, it becomes disgraceful. And then dangerous. In fact, it already has.For example, our nation is not in a good place with the pandemic; no one could credibly argue otherwise. Whether a different president could have done a better job of handling the virus is no longer important. What is … [Read more...] about Trump’s awkward exit leaves behind a big problem
What Happens If Trump Refuses To Leave Office? The Constitution Doesn’t Have All The Answers
Although President-elect Joe Biden has earned 306 electoral votes and has more than a six million-plus vote lead against Donald Trump, the current president continues to deny the results of the election and even pressured state officials in Michigan and Georgia to overturn the will of voters.Nevertheless, Biden’s margin of victory is enough to prevent Trump from being able to … [Read more...] about What Happens If Trump Refuses To Leave Office? The Constitution Doesn’t Have All The Answers
Libya takes baby-steps to peace hand-held by UN
Almost miraculously in this dismal age of Covid-19, baby-steps have begun towards peace in Libya, hand-held by the United Nations. This could become the accomplishment the UN badly needs to bring the United States led by Joe Biden into the fold after years of rough neglect by Donald Trump. UN Special Representative for Libya Stephanie Williams has reported that after many … [Read more...] about Libya takes baby-steps to peace hand-held by UN
The Biggest Jerk of the Decade
Ladies and Gentlemen: We have a winner in the contest for the biggest jerk of the decade ending the year 2020. The biggest jerk of the decade is neither a politician nor a preacher nor a political pundit. The person isn't even a celebrity. This jerk is heading to prison because of what the person did. Yes, this person has a defense lawyer who is also a big jerk. More … [Read more...] about The Biggest Jerk of the Decade
Rudy Giuliani: From America’s Mayor to America’s Hack to America’s Punchline
Let's face it. Someday there likely will be a Netflix movie about Rudy Giuliani who has gone from being "America's Mayor" after the leadership and reassurance he offered in the immediate 9/11 aftermath, to one more political hack when he ran for President -- and now to a punchline. And a pernicious toxic force in both politics and the world of facts. Seldom have we seen a … [Read more...] about Rudy Giuliani: From America’s Mayor to America’s Hack to America’s Punchline
‘Numbers don’t lie:’ Walls close in on defiant Trump
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump faced growing pushback from fellow Republicans Friday for resisting Joe Biden's election victory, as the increasingly isolated president pursued his crusade against defeat in an angry stream of tweets.Insisting against all odds that a path to victory remains viable, Trump was meeting Friday with Michigan lawmakers in a bid to pressure districts … [Read more...] about ‘Numbers don’t lie:’ Walls close in on defiant Trump
HOW DOES EMILY MURPHY SLEEP AT NIGHT?
More than two weeks since being named President-elect, Joe Biden is anxious to plan as best he can to save the lives of as many Americans as possible. Yet, oh so predictably, we still have a Trump apparatchik gumming up the works. How does Emily Murphy sleep at night, knowing that every day she refuses to launch the presidential transition with a stroke of the pen, she makes … [Read more...] about HOW DOES EMILY MURPHY SLEEP AT NIGHT?
200 years ago, people discovered Antarctica – and promptly began profiting by slaughtering some of its animals to near extinction
Workmen dissecting a whale carcass in Antarctica, circa 1935. Hulton Archive via Getty Images Daniella McCahey, Texas Tech University and Alessandro Antonello, Flinders University Two hundred years ago, on Nov. 17, Connecticut ship captain Nathaniel Palmer spotted the Antarctic continent, one of three parties to do so in 1820. Unlike explorers Edward … [Read more...] about 200 years ago, people discovered Antarctica – and promptly began profiting by slaughtering some of its animals to near extinction
How Can IoT and Blockchain Help Remove Counterfeits?
Counterfeit materials and products pose a threat to any industry. They disrupt the supply chain, lead to a lack of consumer satisfaction and, most of all, can cost billions of dollars total every year. Thus, finding solutions to counterfeit goods is more necessary than ever. The Internet of Things (IoT), when businesses along the supply chain use it with blockchain technology, … [Read more...] about How Can IoT and Blockchain Help Remove Counterfeits?
JUST PEACHY: AS GEORGIA GOES, SO GOES THE SENATE
Ray Charles famously sang, “I said Georgia / Ooh Georgia / No peace I find.” Ray got that right. It’s perversely fitting that the 2020 freak show will bleed into 2021, capped by twin Senate contests in a traditional red state that’s tilting purple. We’ll get no semblance of peace, however fleeting, until the voters of Georgia decide whether President-elect Joe Biden will … [Read more...] about JUST PEACHY: AS GEORGIA GOES, SO GOES THE SENATE