Two guys, shaking hands: Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, ahead of their debate on Oct. 1, 2024. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Karrin Vasby Anderson, Colorado State University Few people expected the campaign to elect the first woman president to spark a referendum on masculinity, but what it means to be a man has become “arguably … [Read more...] about America’s dad vs. the manosphere: Walz-Vance debate highlights two versions of masculinity
JD VANCE DEBATE QUESTIONS (CARTOON)
Vance refuses to say Trump lost in 2020
For context, I was a high school debater on a winning team. I was immediately turned off by the slick spiel that marked Sen. JD Vance's performance as he "debated" (not really) Gov. Tim Walz. This was the defining moment, and it came as the debate wrapped up: Walz asked Vance if Trump had lost the 2020 election. (The moderators had set up the scenario by citing the lost … [Read more...] about Vance refuses to say Trump lost in 2020
Trump and Musk are good at losing money
Both Donald Trump and Elon Musk present themselves as superb businessmen. Yet neither man has succeeded in operating a social network. Musk is killing one in a slow death march; Trump's will probably finish going south after November. Musk's purchase of Twitter, rebranded as X, has lost approximately 80% of its value, which is now estimated at $9.4 billion. Trump's social … [Read more...] about Trump and Musk are good at losing money
DONALD TRUMP (CARTOON)
KAMALA VS TRUMP (CARTOON)
Artificial Intelligence and Global Warming
Artificial Intelligence has been considered a danger to human survival by some of its creators and independent analysts, though other researchers see it as a major positive development for humanity. Whether AI is truly an existential risk or not, there is no disagreement on the fact that AI and data centers consume huge amounts of electricity. The demand for electricity will … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence and Global Warming
Happy 100th Birthday President Jimmy Carter
Today marks a special moment in history, for the first time ever a President of the United States has reached the age of 100. Given the overall increase in human life span it is likely we will see other former Presidents match this mark but it is certainly worth noting the event. Like most Presidents, he has been a controversial figure over the years and was at one point … [Read more...] about Happy 100th Birthday President Jimmy Carter
IS CBS NEWS ABDICATING ITS MURROW CRONKITE LEGACY IN WALZ VANCE DEBATE?
It's a cliché, but true. CBS News has been the legendary "gold standard" of journalism. It had some bumps along the way, but to say "CBS News" still conjured up images of stalwart role-model 20th century journalists such as Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite. They were of the Greatest Generation and members of the Greatest Generation of journalists. News was then … [Read more...] about IS CBS NEWS ABDICATING ITS MURROW CRONKITE LEGACY IN WALZ VANCE DEBATE?
Does Hezbollah represent Lebanon? And what impact will the death of longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah have?
A picture of the secretary-general of Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah is seen among the rubble following an Israeli air strike. Str-/picture alliance via Getty Images Mireille Rebeiz, Dickinson College Israel has killed the leader of the militant group Hezbollah in a airstrike in Beirut, marking a further escalation of hostilities in the … [Read more...] about Does Hezbollah represent Lebanon? And what impact will the death of longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah have?
HISTORY REPEATS (CARTOON)
8 Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption in Your Building’s HVAC System
Finding ways to reduce HVAC energy consumption keeps buildings efficient and costs low. Cutting down on usage helps the environment by reducing carbon footprint and making a noticeable difference in utility bills. Optimizing HVAC systems saves money, extends the equipment's life span, and reduces the need for costly repairs. Making small changes today can lead to significant … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption in Your Building’s HVAC System
WATCH TRUMP GRIFT (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
I think it’s extremely brazen, selfish, obtuse, and corrupt of Donald Trump to start selling overpriced watches to his cult after so many of them took a bath on his stupid stock. [...]You know you’re in a cult when you purchase Trump shoes, Trump NFTs, Trump Bibles, and Trump stock. You know you’re in a cult when you gamble with your life savings on Trump. It’s like … [Read more...] about WATCH TRUMP GRIFT (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Middle East bombshell: Israel kills Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
In a literal and figurative Middle East bombshell, Israel announced that it has killed Hassan Nasrallah, one of the leaders and founders of the terrorist group Hezbohllah. He was reportedly killed with an Iranian general in Lebanon. Reuters: DUBAI, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Lebanon's Hezbollah confirmed on Saturday that its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was killed. The … [Read more...] about Middle East bombshell: Israel kills Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
Maylia and Jack: A Story of Teens and Fentanyl
Maylia and Jack: A Story of Teens and Fentanyl — ProPublicaby Lizzie PresserProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.Maylia Sotelo arrived in a black Cadillac. It pulled down an alley by the Fox River, which cuts through the city of Green Bay, Wisconsin. On that Tuesday … [Read more...] about Maylia and Jack: A Story of Teens and Fentanyl
Post-election violence is possible in US, political scientist says – and it could be worse than Jan. 6
Alexander Cohen, Clarkson University Should Americans be bracing for bloodshed if Donald Trump loses the 2024 presidential election? As a political scientist who studies American politics, I can easily imagine a repeat of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection – or worse – following this November’s presidential election. Flashback to 2020 Four years ago, in an … [Read more...] about Post-election violence is possible in US, political scientist says – and it could be worse than Jan. 6
As Hurricane Helene strikes, Trump’s minions at Project 2025 have plans for disaster doom
Even before Hurricane Helene struck the Florida coast with Category 4 winds, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (better known as NOAA) and its subsidiaries – the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center – were already busy saving lives. Local emergency officials, echoing NOAA’s dire forecasts, spurred mass evacuations on the Gulf Coast and … [Read more...] about As Hurricane Helene strikes, Trump’s minions at Project 2025 have plans for disaster doom
LINCOLN AND TRUMP (CARTOON)
Why do people still back Trump, after everything? 5 things to understand about MAGA supporters’ thinking
Supporters watch Donald Trump speak at a rally in Uniondale, N.Y., on Sept. 18, 2024. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Alex Hinton, Rutgers University - Newark For many people, especially those leaning left, Donald Trump’s disqualifications to be president seem obvious, prompting some to question: How could anyone still vote for Trump? Some of … [Read more...] about Why do people still back Trump, after everything? 5 things to understand about MAGA supporters’ thinking
