Both the Republican and Democratic candidates for president in this election are concerned about the possibility of voter fraud. However, the origin of this supposed fraud differs markedly between the candidates. Trump and his Republican buddies are raving and ranting about voter fraud coming from ineligible voters in America who vote to support Joe Biden and the Democratic … [Read more...] about Voter Fraud, Voter Suppression
URGENT: U.S. GDP in 2nd qtr. shrinks at 32.9% pace, worst since 1940s
The U.S. economy dived an annualized real 32.9 percent in the April to June period amid the coronavirus pandemic, the worst quarterly deterioration since comparable data became available in 1947, the Commerce Department said Thursday.The contraction in terms of inflation-adjusted gross domestic product, which followed a 5 percent drop in the preceding quarter, underscored the … [Read more...] about URGENT: U.S. GDP in 2nd qtr. shrinks at 32.9% pace, worst since 1940s
The Brown Shirts are Leaving Portland
Trump’s troops will be removing their tear gas, batons, stun grenades, and themselves from Oregon. Their next stop is anybody’s guess. It probably will not be Chicago, Albuquerque, or any of Trump’s Indigo Blue election targets. Oregon authorities have pledged to safeguard the federal courthouse, whose security was cited by A.G. Bill “Dis” Barr as the reason Trump federales … [Read more...] about The Brown Shirts are Leaving Portland
John Lewis: His Final Words
Today, "the Conscience of the Congress" and civil rights giant, John Lewis, will be laid to rest. Shortly before his death, he wrote an essay which he gave to New York Times Editor Kathleen Kingsbury to be published on the day of his funeral. Today, his words appear at The Times under the title “Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation”: Addressing … [Read more...] about John Lewis: His Final Words
DR. DEMON SPERM (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Yesterday, during his bogus coronavirus hearings that are actually replacements for his hater rallies, Donald Trump wondered out loud why Dr. Anthony Fauci is more popular than he is. For his answer, maybe he should consult with Dr. Demon Sperm. Donald Trump pointed out they’re a part of the same team and administration, yet Fauci has better ratings. For starters, they’re a … [Read more...] about DR. DEMON SPERM (Cartoon, Column and Video)
In pulling troops, Trump doesn’t hide spite for Merkel
Washington (AFP) - In pulling 12,000 US troops from Germany, President Donald Trump is laying bare what has long been clear -- there is no love lost between him and Chancellor Angela Merkel.Trump has clashed with plenty of US allies but he has appeared to have special enmity for Merkel, whose liberal, technocratic approach on issues from the coronavirus to immigration is at … [Read more...] about In pulling troops, Trump doesn’t hide spite for Merkel
Attack of The Giant Leeches – Terror In The Florida Everglades!
Review by Steve D. Stones Here's another awesome Blu-Ray double feature put out by Retromedia – Attack of The Giant Leeches (1959) (aka The Giant Leeches) with Teenagers From Outer Space (1959). Both prints of the films are in excellent quality. Produced by Roger Corman and his brother Gene, Attack of The Giant Leeches was directed by Bernard L. Kowalski and features the … [Read more...] about Attack of The Giant Leeches – Terror In The Florida Everglades!
How Do Energy-Efficient Appliances Save Homeowners Money?
There are a lot of products on the market advertising their energy efficiency, catering to consumers who are concerned about environmental issues. These appliances aren't just a marketing stunt, though, as they come with a handful of benefits. The most obvious advantage of energy-efficient appliances is that they're better for the environment. Many of them may come with a … [Read more...] about How Do Energy-Efficient Appliances Save Homeowners Money?
Republican senator deletes ad that made Jewish opponent’s nose bigger
A Republican senator has deleted an ad that made his Jewish opponent's nose bigger. Georgia Sen. David Perdue's campaign is insisting it was just an error by a graphic artist and explanation that many aren't buying. The Jewish Forward: The ad called for donations to Perdue, a Republican, by claiming that “Democrats are trying to buy Georgia.” It uses black-and-white … [Read more...] about Republican senator deletes ad that made Jewish opponent’s nose bigger
A Giant Full of ‘Good Trouble’
Like most Americans, I watched the ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda honoring the “boy from Troy” who became the “conscience of Congress.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi eulogized her colleague, the late Rep. John Lewis. The centerpiece of her eulogy was the voice of Lewis himself, reverberating through the Rotunda as if he were there in person. It was part of a 2014 Emory … [Read more...] about A Giant Full of ‘Good Trouble’
Under 30
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4 lawsuits that challenge Trump’s federal agents in Portland test issues other cities will likely face
Federal officers using large amounts of tear gas against protesters in Portland, Oregon on July 21. John Rudoff/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Sarah J. Adams-Schoen, University of Oregon President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. Department of Justice will send a “surge of federal law enforcement” into American cities run by “extreme … [Read more...] about 4 lawsuits that challenge Trump’s federal agents in Portland test issues other cities will likely face
Is Donald Trump’s Political Fate Sealed?
Is Donald Trump's political fate sealed? That's the dominant question as many stories appear about how poorly he is doing in polling which Trump tries to discredit by calling them fake, politically biased polls, even if they're Fox News polls. A lot of people predict he can't recover from such bad polling numbers in light of the raging coronavirus, battered economy and … [Read more...] about Is Donald Trump’s Political Fate Sealed?
Olivia de Havilland, Oscar-winning actress, dies at 104
PARIS (AP) — Olivia de Havilland, the doe-eyed actress beloved to millions as the sainted Melanie Wilkes of "Gone With the Wind," but also a two-time Oscar winner and an off-screen fighter who challenged and unchained Hollywood's contract system, died Sunday at her home in Paris. She was 104.Havilland, the sister of fellow Oscar winner Joan Fontaine, died peacefully of natural … [Read more...] about Olivia de Havilland, Oscar-winning actress, dies at 104
Five Little Words that May Become a Meme for the 2020 Elections
As coronavirus outbreaks in the United States are so extreme that “once adjusted for population, [10 U.S. states] are recording more new cases than any country in the world,” a somewhat chastened and deflated Trump has been forced to admit that the pandemic will probably get worse before it gets better. * Yet, even such a grim prospect has not kept the man – the … [Read more...] about Five Little Words that May Become a Meme for the 2020 Elections
Secret Police (Cartoon)
The long history of how Jesus came to resemble a white European
The long history of how Jesus came to resemble a white European Painting depicting transfiguration of Jesus, a story in the New Testament when Jesus becomes radiant upon a mountain. Artist Raphael /Collections Hallwyl Museum, CC BY-SA Anna Swartwood House, University of South Carolina The portrayal of Jesus as a white, … [Read more...] about The long history of how Jesus came to resemble a white European
Trump increases voter suppression tactics in Pennsylvania
Priorities USA Files Motion to Intervene in Trump Campaign’s Pennsylvania Voting Rights SuitPriorities USA announced that it was supporting and funding efforts to intervene and fight the Trump Campaign’s lawsuit against Pennsylvania election officials. The lawsuit, which is part of Republican led efforts to disenfranchise voters across the country, falsely claims that ballot … [Read more...] about Trump increases voter suppression tactics in Pennsylvania
What white privilege really means
Last week’s Daily Camera featured a guest column by Frank Walsh, criticizing the movement to acknowledge the central role of slavery in building our country. He often writes to deflect our attention from very real, current harms. In the simplest terms: Four hundred years ago, white people brought Black people over here and enslaved them. And sold them. And treated them as … [Read more...] about What white privilege really means
Jaguars are facing a grave new threat: Chinese medicine
by Sustainability Times If you want to know why jaguars are disappearing from the wild in the Americas, you have to look further afield for an answer. China, to be more precise. The iconic big cats are being killed for their fangs and other body parts so they can be used in traditional Chinese medicine, conservationists say. China’s mighty economic influence has … [Read more...] about Jaguars are facing a grave new threat: Chinese medicine