Updated: 21 June The Republican primary contest between incumbent U.S. Rep. Bob Good (VA, 5th District) and state Sen. John McGuire has moved through its second day of inconclusive results, which suggests Virginia Republicans are split on the topic of MAGA. That's because former President Donald Trump endorsed McGuire over "[o]ne of America’s most conservative … [Read more...] about In costly Virginia race for U.S. House, MAGA candidate leads by only 322 votes (0.5%)
John Oliver brought devastating wit to Project 2025 on Sunday. Why must we rely on comedians to highlight the stakes in November?
On this week’s ‘Last Week Tonight,’ John Oliver dissected the Christian nationalist framework, Project 2025. About 100 ultra-right organizations developed this detailed (900+ pages) roadmap for a second Trump term. “If you’re thinking: ‘OK, Trump’s making big, scary promises, but he did that in 2016 too and he broke a lot of them,’ that is true,” said Oliver on Sunday … [Read more...] about John Oliver brought devastating wit to Project 2025 on Sunday. Why must we rely on comedians to highlight the stakes in November?
Roger Stone readies a judge, lawyers and technology to contest 2024 election
America's most (in)famous dirty trickster is apparently at it again. Donald Trump and former Nixon jihadist Roger Stone is reportedly planning to be more ready this time to jump into action to contest the 2024 Presidential Election. This time he says he'll have a judge on stand by, lawyers and technology to spring into action. Is this a surprise? Not really. Many have … [Read more...] about Roger Stone readies a judge, lawyers and technology to contest 2024 election
Medal of Honor Tuesday: The Heroes of Iwo Jima
While (re-)reading James Bradley’s Flags of our Fathers a few days ago, a certain paragraph jumped out at me. Referring to the epic World War II Battle for Iwo Jima, Bradley writes: It was America’s most heroic battle. More medals for valor were awarded for action on Iwo Jima than in any other battle in the history of the United States…in just one month of fighting on … [Read more...] about Medal of Honor Tuesday: The Heroes of Iwo Jima
Project 2025, the policy substance behind Trump’s showmanship, reveals a radical plan to reshape the world
Editors note: Project 2025 is the blueprint for a second Trump term as President. Who developed it? The Heritage Foundation along with about 100 other ultra-conservative organizations. In April 2022, conservative American think tank the Heritage Foundation, working with a broad coalition of 50 conservative organisations, launched Project 2025: a plan for the next … [Read more...] about Project 2025, the policy substance behind Trump’s showmanship, reveals a radical plan to reshape the world
HUNTER BIDEN WAS FOUND GUILTY. GUESS WHAT DIDN’T HAPPEN?
Hunter Biden, the president’s son, was found guilty of illegally buying a gun while using narcotics. While he stood trial, you may have noticed the quietude outside the federal courthouse and on the information highway. No demagogic puppets from Capitol Hill showed up to attack the rule of law or slime the judge and jury. No whining from the defendant about how very … [Read more...] about HUNTER BIDEN WAS FOUND GUILTY. GUESS WHAT DIDN’T HAPPEN?
Americans used to unite over tragic events – and now are divided by them
Charles McMillan, a witness to George Floyd’s murder, speaks at the site where Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Thomas D. Beamish, University of California, Davis Tragedy seldom unifies Americans today. Every year, horrific crises induce tremendous suffering. Most are privately tragic, … [Read more...] about Americans used to unite over tragic events – and now are divided by them
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Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges
Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges Activists on both sides of the abortion battle are gearing up for it to be a major issue in the 2024 election. Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images … [Read more...] about Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges
Nicholas Kristof criticizes Oregon and California for homelessness; do I see a grudge for 2022 ballot ineligiblity?
After living on the east coast for about 40 years, most of that time in metro-New York City, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof moved back to Oregon during the pandemic. He returned in his 60s to run for governor in 2022, but he didn't meet the residency requirement [1]. In Sunday's NYT, he lectured west coast Democrats on their failings. I moved to the Washington … [Read more...] about Nicholas Kristof criticizes Oregon and California for homelessness; do I see a grudge for 2022 ballot ineligiblity?
Sometimes, pictures are worth 1,000 words
The Biden-Harris campaign spoofed the Donald J. Trump birthday bash Friday. If you need crib notes for the "not invited" guests: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) detailed how she killed a puppy in her memoir. The best animation of Trump's "shark speech" (which you should see, if you've not done so) … [Read more...] about Sometimes, pictures are worth 1,000 words
Southwest Airlines reports two incidents with its Boeing 737 Max8 fleet
In April, Southwest flight 2786 dropped from the sky at 4,000 feet per minute on approach to the Hawaii island, Kauai. In May, flight 746 experienced “a rare, unsafe back-and-forth roll during flight.” No passengers were injured. Both incidents are under investigation. In Kauai, the flight returned to Honolulu. Weather conditions had not been optimal as the plane … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines reports two incidents with its Boeing 737 Max8 fleet
White House Correspondents’ Association has a case of butt-hurt.
If you believe that journalists are public servants, then you are mistaken. No, journalists are not public servants. No, it is not the mission of journalists to afflict the comfortable and to comfort the afflicted. Instead, the mission of journalists is this: To enable their employers to earn a financial profit through participation in the journalism industry. The journalism … [Read more...] about White House Correspondents’ Association has a case of butt-hurt.
Biden and Trump may forget names or personal details, but here is what really matters in assessing whether they’re cognitively up for the job
This image of Trump and Biden was taken during the 2020 presidential debate in Nashville, Tenn. Pavlo Conchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Some Americans are questioning whether elderly people like Joe Biden and Donald Trump are cognitively competent to be president amid reports of the candidates mixing up names while speaking and having … [Read more...] about Biden and Trump may forget names or personal details, but here is what really matters in assessing whether they’re cognitively up for the job
6 Groundbreaking Trends in Water Resource Management
Water resource management is crucial for ensuring this vital resource's sustainable use and preservation amid growing global demand and climate challenges. Efficient management balances water supply and demand, safeguards ecosystems, supports agriculture, and provides clean drinking water to communities. The field is evolving with innovative trends, harnessing technology and … [Read more...] about 6 Groundbreaking Trends in Water Resource Management
People ambivalent about political issues support violence more than those with clear opinions
Many people who hold political views are uncertain about their opinions. GSO Images/The Image Bank via Getty Images Choices about political candidates and issues are inherently limited and imperfect, leading many people to feel mixed emotions, and even conflicting opinions, about which candidate or position they prefer. In general, being ambivalent … [Read more...] about People ambivalent about political issues support violence more than those with clear opinions
Supreme Court sides with Starbucks in labor case that could hinder government’s ability to intervene in some unionization disputes
The coffee company pushed back against a step the National Labor Relations Board took tied to a store in Memphis. AP Photo/Joshua Bessex The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Starbucks in a case that could make it harder for a federal agency to enforce labor laws in disputes that can arise during organizing campaigns. On June 13, 2024, the court … [Read more...] about Supreme Court sides with Starbucks in labor case that could hinder government’s ability to intervene in some unionization disputes
Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges
Activists on both sides of the abortion battle are gearing up for it to be a major issue in the 2024 election. Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images On June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously decided to uphold access to mifepristone, one of two pills used in medication abortion. Mifepristone has long been used … [Read more...] about Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges
What really happened in Europe over the weekend? Probably not what you’ve been led to think.
With headlines like these, the average American probably believes that Europe is on the verge of a right-wing government. Such a belief, fed by a western media horse race style of reporting political news, is misplaced. This is not to diminish worrisome things that happened over the weekend. Rather, I'm arguing that the framing, with its focus on "winners and losers" sans … [Read more...] about What really happened in Europe over the weekend? Probably not what you’ve been led to think.
On Frankenstein
by Daniel A. Olivas In 2022, I found myself reaching back to my childhood’s favorite monster for literary inspiration. That year’s midterm elections had brought with them another round of angry MAGA candidates promoting the Trumpian lie of a stolen 2020 election. Part and parcel of their rhetoric was—yet again—an attack on immigrants and anyone who just didn’t fit in with … [Read more...] about On Frankenstein