Washington (AFP) - Pete Buttigieg, the first openly gay US presidential candidate from a major party, on Sunday ended his campaign to be the Democratic nominee in the November election against Donald Trump, US media said.The 38-year-old had risen rapidly from being a virtual unknown to becoming a national political figure, but he scored poorly in the latest primary in South … [Read more...] about Buttigieg dropping out of presidential race
A brief history of invisibility on screen
Elisabeth Moss stars in the latest adaptation of H.G. Wells’ novel. Universal Pictures Marc Longenecker, Wesleyan University What would you do if you could be invisible? Would this newfound power bring out the best in you, instilling you with the courage to discreetly sabotage the efforts of evildoers? Or would the ability to slip in and out of rooms … [Read more...] about A brief history of invisibility on screen
Biden revives White House hopes with big South Carolina win
Columbia (United States) (AFP) - Former vice president Joe Biden notched up a resounding win in the South Carolina primary on Saturday, reviving his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination and positioning him as the leading rival to frontrunner Bernie Sanders.The victory, powered by support from African-American voters, was the 77-year-old Biden's first in the race … [Read more...] about Biden revives White House hopes with big South Carolina win
The ‘Melting Pot’ of Democratic Presidential Candidates
I am sure The Moderate Voice (TMV) has hundreds, if not thousands, of readers. There are, however, about a dozen readers whom we have gotten to know quite well because of their frequent and incisive comments and contributions. Perhaps confirming President Kennedy’s reference to the United States as “a nation of immigrants,” seven or eight of this dozen readers shared … [Read more...] about The ‘Melting Pot’ of Democratic Presidential Candidates
PURGING WITH GINNI (Cartoon, Column and Video)
PURGING WITH GINNI 13 Votes cjones03052020 Donald Trump believes Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor should recuse themselves from all cases involving him. If that actually happened, he’d be winning all his cases, in the worst-case scenario, by a 4-3 vote. There’s already a conservative majority on the bench. Most cases go 5-4 for … [Read more...] about PURGING WITH GINNI (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Florida’s freshwater turtles falling prey to the international black market
MIAMI — Florida freshwater turtles are being illegally caught and exported live in increasingly large numbers to keep up with demand for their meat, their supposed medicinal purposes and their value as pets, state wildlife officials said this month.The black market trade is putting a strain on the state’s already vulnerable fresh water and terrestrial turtle populations, and … [Read more...] about Florida’s freshwater turtles falling prey to the international black market
Trump 2020 (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 Trump 2020 (Cartoon)
Video of 6-year-old girl’s arrest shows the perils of putting police in primary schools
Video of 6-year-old girl's arrest shows the perils of putting police in primary schools Orlando police officer Dennis Turner leads a 6-year-old girl away in handcuffs after her arrest for kicking and punching staff at her school. Orlando Police Department/Orlando Sentinel via AP F. Chris Curran, University of Florida When … [Read more...] about Video of 6-year-old girl’s arrest shows the perils of putting police in primary schools
Trump and the Coronavirus (Cartoon)
How the Pentagon Is Dealing with Coronavirus
Despite repeated vows to end our “endless wars,” approximately 200,000 U.S. military remain deployed around the globe and on the high seas. They are protecting the United States and, in addition to facing military threats, they and their dependents also face natural and medical dangers and threats, this time the ever-widening threat of the novel coronavirus (now called … [Read more...] about How the Pentagon Is Dealing with Coronavirus
Coronavirus Symptoms: How To Avoid Getting It, What To Do If Infected
The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, has been spreading globally after it was first reported in December in Wuhan, China.The disease presents symptoms in its respiratory tract, and can progress to bronchitis or pneumonia. Individuals with weakened immune systems, children and the elderly are at a heightened risk.The number of reported cases has risen to over 80,000 worldwide and … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Symptoms: How To Avoid Getting It, What To Do If Infected
Indian citizenship has now been reduced to ‘us’ versus ‘them’
Rahul Sambaraju, Trinity College Dublin and Suryapratim Roy, Trinity College Dublin The fallout from two controversial changes to citizenship laws continues to rock India. At least 35 people have died in sectarian violence in New Delhi which began on February 23. Muslims homes and businesses have been attacked and mosques vandalised by mobs. All schools in the capital … [Read more...] about Indian citizenship has now been reduced to ‘us’ versus ‘them’
Leap Day Origin
We have Julius Caesar to thank for the existence of 29 February 2020, a.k.a. Leap Day 2020. "During the Late [Roman] Republic, social disorder, political strife and an ongoing series of civil wars left the maintenance of the calendar in complete disarray. By the time Julius Caesar consolidated his power in 46 BC, the calendar months were off by as much as several months in … [Read more...] about Leap Day Origin
Coronavirus, November 2020: What life with COVID-19 could look like in America
People living in Italy, Iran, and South Korea are all grappling with a surgein the number of cases of COVID-19. In Italy, where officials report528 people are infected and 14 have died, concerts are canceled, clubs and libraries are shut, and schools are pushing exams weeks down the line.There are no signs that the new coronavirus is slowing down any time soon. As 2020 … [Read more...] about Coronavirus, November 2020: What life with COVID-19 could look like in America
Stocks are plummeting – could coronavirus cause a recession?
Coronavirus seems to be on a collision course with the US economy and its 12-year bull market. AP Photo/Ng Han Guan Michael Walden, North Carolina State University Fears are growing that the new coronavirus will infect the U.S. economy. U.S stocks are headed for their worst week since the 2008 financial crisis; companies including Apple and … [Read more...] about Stocks are plummeting – could coronavirus cause a recession?
How to Find Reputable Manufacturers and Suppliers
It would be nice if business success happened in a vacuum — strictly as a result of one’s intuition, planning and acumen. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Even the smallest small businesses rely on manufacturers, suppliers and partners that add value and provide essential services and supplies. We chose the following tips while understanding that business owners sometimes … [Read more...] about How to Find Reputable Manufacturers and Suppliers
CROOKED TIMBER
“Out of the crooked timber of humanity, no straight thing was ever made.” – Immanuel Kant, 1784 To someone who grew up in post WWII America, I see the evolution of today’s Republican politics as the end of a peaceful idyll – a time when the conflicts and brutality of 20th Century Europe momentarily ceased, and science and philosophy of all kinds flourished. We … [Read more...] about CROOKED TIMBER
SHERLOCK AND WATSON GO CAMPING
In the middle of the night Sherlock Holmes wakes Watson up. Holmes: "Watson, look up at the stars, and tell me what you deduce." Watson: "I see millions of stars, and even if a few of those have planets, it's quite likely there are some planets like Earth, and if there are a few planets like Earth out there, there might also be life." Holmes: "No Watson, you idiot, someone … [Read more...] about SHERLOCK AND WATSON GO CAMPING
Government health officials and scientists will have to clear all coronavirus statements with Mike Pence
In a move that has raised questions among some about whether the Trump administration may attempt to downplay negative information about the coronavirus in the U.S,, the New York Times reports Vice President Mike Pence is going to control any info issued by government health officials and scientist on the virus. In most administrations during a public health crisis the … [Read more...] about Government health officials and scientists will have to clear all coronavirus statements with Mike Pence
Editorial: Time for Twitter to draw the line on Trump’s personal, abusive tweets
Who is the nation’s No. 1 purveyor of hate, threats, abuse and harassment? It is Donald Trump, and the twitterverse is rife with examples of how he has used and abused his Twitter account to spread lies and threaten his enemies. Yet Twitter continues to make excuses for failing to enforce its own rules despite the president’s refusal to restrain his abuses. It’s time for … [Read more...] about Editorial: Time for Twitter to draw the line on Trump’s personal, abusive tweets