Our nation currently is immersed in two major tragedies: the Covid virus pandemic and the brutal murder of an African-American man, George Floyd, by a Minneapolis police team. The first tragedy has been made infinitely worse by the anemic response by the White House, with inadequate testing and the required quarantines resulting in numerous unnecessary deaths. The … [Read more...] about The Consequences of Uninformed Voters
Cartoon: I can’t breathe
Police officers accused of brutal violence often have a history of complaints by citizens
Police work to keep demonstrators back during a protest in Lafayette Square Park on May 30, 2020 in Washington, D.C. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Jill McCorkel, Villanova University As protests against police violence and racism continue in cities throughout the U.S., the public is learning that several of the officers involved in the killing of … [Read more...] about Police officers accused of brutal violence often have a history of complaints by citizens
Chaos in American Cities: Twitter shows portrait of a country in turmoil
Amid reports that President Donald Trump was literally rushed into a White House bunker -- look for a lot of new "Downfall" parodies on YouTube -- American cities were reeling from protests over the videoed death of Floyd George at the hands of Minneapolis policemen. Newsapers covered it extensively, cable news channels ran long live-from-the-scene reports and brought in … [Read more...] about Chaos in American Cities: Twitter shows portrait of a country in turmoil
I Can’t Breathe!
by Mike Fuqua By now you've seen the horrific photos and videos of the takedown and murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Policemen. By any measure or analysis, there really isn't any doubt that the police used excessive force that resulted in the death of Mr. Floyd. I know, I know...let the investigation run it's course. They deserve due process. I wasn't there and … [Read more...] about I Can’t Breathe!
Journalists covering US protests find themselves under attack
New York (AFP) - Journalists covering nationwide protests over the death of a black man at police hands in Minneapolis have found themselves under attack, by police and at times by protesters.The arrest and handcuffing Friday of a black CNN journalist by police in Minneapolis -- even as he was reporting live on camera following the death of George Floyd -- may have drawn the … [Read more...] about Journalists covering US protests find themselves under attack
A PAGEANT OF DEVILS
“Every robber or oppressor in history has wrapped himself in a cloak of patriotism or religion, or both.” - Eugene V. Debs, 1917 The Trump Administration has shaken the very pillars of our collective identity as Americans. America: “the envy of the world”. As Abraham Lincoln said 1862 in his closing remarks to Congress: “We shall nobly save, or meanly lose, the … [Read more...] about A PAGEANT OF DEVILS
IF ONLY WE WOULD TAME OUR TONGUES
by Rich Manieri I stopped long ago reading comments under news articles and opinion pieces. Not because I don’t believe readers should have the opportunity to comment, but mostly because nothing about what is posted is helpful or constructive. In fact, much of it is nasty and vile. For the same reason, I’m not on Twitter anymore. Not because I don’t recognize social … [Read more...] about IF ONLY WE WOULD TAME OUR TONGUES
Riot or resistance? How media frames unrest in Minneapolis will shape public’s view of protest
Protesters outside of a burning Minneapolis police precinct. AP Photo/John Minchillo Danielle K. Kilgo, Indiana University A teenager held her phone steady enough to capture the final moments of George Perry Floyd’s life as he apparently suffocated under the weight of a Minneapolis police officer’s knee on his neck. The video went viral. What … [Read more...] about Riot or resistance? How media frames unrest in Minneapolis will shape public’s view of protest
FUEL TO FIRE (Cartoon)
Curfews and clashes as US race protests spread
Minneapolis (AFP) - Clashes broke out and major cities imposed curfews as America began another night of unrest Saturday with angry demonstrators ignoring warnings from President Donald Trump that his government would stop violent protests over police brutality "cold."Los Angeles, Atlanta and Philadelphia were among several cities to order people to stay indoors after thousands … [Read more...] about Curfews and clashes as US race protests spread
ENABLERS STANDING SILENTLY BY (Cartoons)
SAFE TO GO OUT? (Cartoon and Column)
I have white privilege. I grew up poor and I don’t feel like anyone ever gave me anything, but I still have white privilege. If you’re white, you have that same privilege. You had the privilege of not being afraid by stepping outside. If you want to help fight racism, the first thing you need to recognize is your privilege. It’s not enough for white people to not be racist. … [Read more...] about SAFE TO GO OUT? (Cartoon and Column)
The Lincoln Project’s Ad on McConnell: Rich Mitch (VIDEO)
The Lincoln Project's latest ad takes aim at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXgCyKmunXM … [Read more...] about The Lincoln Project’s Ad on McConnell: Rich Mitch (VIDEO)
As Minneapolis Protests Over Killing of George Floyd Intensify, Trump Threatens to Send in Military With Green Light to Open Fire
Embed from Getty Images "The president of the United States is threatening to use live fire on his own citizens." by Jake Johnson Common Dreams As protests over the police killing of George Floyd erupted across Minneapolis for the third consecutive night Thursday and continued into the early hours of Friday morning, President Donald Trump—who said very little … [Read more...] about As Minneapolis Protests Over Killing of George Floyd Intensify, Trump Threatens to Send in Military With Green Light to Open Fire
Minneapolis is on fire. But is America’s 911 call enough to change our country’s racism?
America went to bed Wednesday in a fitful state of mourning — as the death toll from coronavirus sprinted past the 100,000 mark, miles ahead of any other nation — and befuddlement over a president who was too busy golfing and rage-tweeting baseless murder accusations at a TV host to even notice the grim occasion until hours and hours later.The nation woke up Thursday to one of … [Read more...] about Minneapolis is on fire. But is America’s 911 call enough to change our country’s racism?
President Kafka does his Orwell Impression
Here comes the tantrum: The White House Executive Order on Preventing Online Censorship — By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: — Section 1. Policy. Free speech is the bedrock of American democracy. "Free speech"? The Trumpkin is whining because Twitter added … [Read more...] about President Kafka does his Orwell Impression
UN condemns US police killings of George Floyd and other African Americans
The United Nations has condemned the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis adding to the chorus of outrage at the way US justice seems to work against African Americans. “This is the latest in a long line of killings of unarmed African Americans by US police officers and members of the public,” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said on … [Read more...] about UN condemns US police killings of George Floyd and other African Americans
Trump and Masks (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
OF RELATED INTEREST: --Donald Trump's dangerous pandering on mask-wearing --Trump takes his war on masks to new lows --Trump shares tweet that argues face masks represent 'silence, slavery, and social death' --Trump shares tweet that argues face masks represent 'silence, slavery, and social death' Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon … [Read more...] about Trump and Masks (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
Trump signs order targeting social media giants’ legal protections
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump issued an executive order Thursday seeking to strip social media giants like Twitter of legal immunity for content posted by users.If this was enacted, the likes of Twitter and Facebook would become open to lawsuits and greatly increased government regulation.Trump -- angered this week after Twitter tagged one of his tweets for the … [Read more...] about Trump signs order targeting social media giants’ legal protections