For more than 20 years the Guardian Angel above has faithfully protected our family and home. In this time of peril, it is now our family's duty to (symbolically) protect him to convey our hope that all Americans will in earnest protect themselves, their loved ones and, yes, perfect strangers. Although it may not be easy, the upcoming holiday season presents a great … [Read more...] about Wishing All a Joyous and Safe Holiday Season
Can Joe Biden win the transition?
President-elect Joe Biden introduces his foreign policy and national security team on Nov. 24 in Wilmington, Del. Mark Makela/Getty Images John M. Murphy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Joe Biden won the election, but whether he wins the transition is another question. The peaceful transfer of power always tests an incoming president, but … [Read more...] about Can Joe Biden win the transition?
INTERVIEW WITH SARAH MIRK: On Guantanamo and Guantanamo Voices
by The Talking Dog Sarah Mirk is a Portland, Oregon based multimedia journalist whose work focuses on telling nuanced, human-focused stories. She is an editor at The Nib, the former editor of feminist magazine Bitch, and an adjunct professor in art and social practice at Portland State University. Ms. Mirk is the author of Guantanamo Voices: True Accounts from the World's … [Read more...] about INTERVIEW WITH SARAH MIRK: On Guantanamo and Guantanamo Voices
HAIL TO THE LOSER IN CHIEF (Cartoon)
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about HAIL TO THE LOSER IN CHIEF (Cartoon)
COVID-19 Puts a Crimp on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremonies
One of the first things I do in the morning is to log-in to The Moderate Voice and read the latest posts and comments. This morning, it was no different. I – perhaps along with many others – have been recently preoccupied with the horrific human toll being exacted by the raging pandemic and by the stress on our psyche (and democracy) brought about by "some" in the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Puts a Crimp on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremonies
12-7-1941 PEARL HARBOR: BLACK NAVY DISHWASHER WHO, WITHOUT TRAINING, EXPERTLY MANNED ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN AT PEARL
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day - Doris “Dorie” Miller: An American Hero. “A DATE WHICH WILL LIVE IN INFAMY” ...December 7th, is the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. This was the “last straw” in bringing the United States into World War II. There are countless examples of bravery and sacrifice; one of those who made the ultimate sacrifice was a Black … [Read more...] about 12-7-1941 PEARL HARBOR: BLACK NAVY DISHWASHER WHO, WITHOUT TRAINING, EXPERTLY MANNED ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN AT PEARL
Pressure Mitch to permit the Lymphedema Treatment Act to become law
A bi-partisan bill with more than 450 House and Senate co-sponsors, the Lymphedema Treatment Act is the most supported healthcare bill in Congress. Pressure Mitch to let it pass. Congress still has a chance to do one more thing right this year. The Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA) will improve coverage for the treatment of lymphedema from any cause by amending the Medicare … [Read more...] about Pressure Mitch to permit the Lymphedema Treatment Act to become law
GEORGIA: FROM RED TO PURPLE TO BLUE
by Joe Guzzardi All eyes are on Georgia, and the January 5 special U.S. Senate election. On Saturday, President Trump will traveled to Georgia to campaign for GOP incumbents David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler who are facing off against, respectively, Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. President Trump flew into the maelstrom that is Georgia politics. Rumors abound … [Read more...] about GEORGIA: FROM RED TO PURPLE TO BLUE
Trump targets 25 ‘RINO’s’ in Congress who admit he lost election
President Donald Trump wants to name and shame the two dozen-plus members of Congress who say he lost the election. Branding the lawmakers “RINO’s,” or Republicans in name only, Trump asked for a list of the elected officials who told the Washington Post that they accept that President-elect Joe Biden won last month’s contest. “Wow! I am surprised there are so many,” Trump … [Read more...] about Trump targets 25 ‘RINO’s’ in Congress who admit he lost election
Trump calls Georgia governor to pressure him for help axing Biden’s win in the state: governor refuses
People have been using the phrase "coup attempt" about what Donald Trump is trying to do to overturn Joe Biden's big 2020 Presidential election victory. And they've been criticized for using that word loosely. Perhaps it's an accurate characterizaion.. The Washington Post reports that Trump called called Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) this morning to try and get him to get the … [Read more...] about Trump calls Georgia governor to pressure him for help axing Biden’s win in the state: governor refuses
Biden’s Goal: A Better-Built Cabinet (UPDATED)
Breaking Update: An especially important cabinet nomination in this time of the Covid-19 pandemic and when the Affordable Care Act is under attack is reported as going to former congressman and present California Attorney General Xavier Becerra. The selection of Becerra to become the next head of the Health and Human Services Department “comes as the president-elect is … [Read more...] about Biden’s Goal: A Better-Built Cabinet (UPDATED)
Absolute pardon power for a corrupt narcissist like Trump was a giant goof. How can we fix it?
Donald Trump is probably the world's worst Monopoly player — all his steel hotels on Boardwalk are already mortgaged to the hilt even before he passes "Go," right? — but it sure was a lucky roll of the dice when he scooped up the ultimate get-out-of-jail free card, which works for his pals, his kids, and maybe even himself. The Founding Fathers who designed this board game on … [Read more...] about Absolute pardon power for a corrupt narcissist like Trump was a giant goof. How can we fix it?
BRIBES FOR PARDONS (Cartoon, Column and Video)
This just in: Donald Trump is corrupt. Oh wait. We already knew that. Details remain sketchy but reports came out that federal prosecutors have been pursuing an investigation into potential bribery in connection with an effort to secure a pardon from Donald Trump. Last August, Chief U.S. District Court Judge Beryl Howell issued an opinion in a form that redacted the name … [Read more...] about BRIBES FOR PARDONS (Cartoon, Column and Video)
In Oceanside, California, the sea lions are winning
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Sea lions have their own special place at the Oceanside harbor, but it’s not enough. Harbor employees built a unique platform for the sea lions several years ago to keep them off the boat docks. But the sea lions and the occasional harbor seal can go where they want, and nothing requires them to stay on their floating “island.” Recently, the city modified … [Read more...] about In Oceanside, California, the sea lions are winning
Policing
This summer a radical idea was proposed; defund and disband police departments. Underlying this idea is a basic question: What is the purpose of policing? The answer to this question involves an examination of the three groups of people affected by policing; the law-abiding non-criminal majority, the criminal outlaw minority, and the police themselves. Most parents try to … [Read more...] about Policing
A Shadow Presidency
With The Donald refusing to cede the limelight to Joe Biden and insisting that he lost the election because of fraud, will America be burdened by a shadow presidency during Biden’s term in office. Trump has already refused to concede that he lost the election and has indicated that he probably will not attend the inauguration of Biden, contravening past norms of presidential … [Read more...] about A Shadow Presidency
Trump threatens military spending veto in social media bias battle
San Francisco (AFP) - Donald Trump has threatened to veto a major military funding bill unless Congress abolishes a liability law protecting social media firms regularly accused of bias by the president.Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act gives immunity to tech companies such as Facebook and Twitter from legal action on content posted by users.Both platforms have … [Read more...] about Trump threatens military spending veto in social media bias battle
Covid-19 is unravelling 40 years of progress as famines loom, UN says.
The galloping Covid-19 global emergency has increased the number of people at risk of destitution around the world to 235 million in 2021, a 40 per cent jump compared to 2020, the UN reported. Keeping the near destitute alive in conditions of minimal human dignity will require at least $35 billion in 2021 as aid for the world’s most vulnerable countries. This is a huge … [Read more...] about Covid-19 is unravelling 40 years of progress as famines loom, UN says.
Barr: DOJ hasn’t uncovered widespread fraud that would change election results
Attorney General William Barr has undercut Donald Trump and Trump's legal team's claims: Barr told the AP that the Department of Justice has not hasn't uncovered widespread fraud that would change election results. After making the announcement he was called to the White House as the President's legal team and some of Trump's political allies began attacking Barr. The … [Read more...] about Barr: DOJ hasn’t uncovered widespread fraud that would change election results
Peru’s democracy faces greatest trial since Fujimori dictatorship after two presidents are ousted in one week
Riot police face off against protesters in Lima, Peru, Nov. 12, 2020. Ernesto Benavides/AFP via Getty Images Gisselle Vila Benites, University of Melbourne and Anthony Bebbington, Clark University Peru’s new interim president took office on Nov. 17 under unenviable circumstances. Francisco Sagasti became the South American country’s third … [Read more...] about Peru’s democracy faces greatest trial since Fujimori dictatorship after two presidents are ousted in one week