ARE THE DEMONSTRATORS THINKING “GOD BLESS AMERICA?” Try this with Trump and see how far you would get. As President he sent some troops out with no ID to the West Coast to stop some demonstrators. Frightening to say the least. That’s mentioned because there are demonstrations and there are riots camouflaged as demonstrations. Feeling deeply about something is fine. … [Read more...] about ARE THE DEMONSTRATORS THINKING “GOD BLESS AMERICA?”
Climate scientists despair at rapid temperature rise; almost 4-in-5 surveyed project 2.5º+C increase by 2100
Plus, the oceans continue heating at a record pace. “I think we are headed for major societal disruption within the next five years,” said Gretta Pecl, at the University of Tasmania. “[Authorities] will be overwhelmed by extreme event after extreme event, food production will be disrupted.” Professor Pecl spoke to The Guardian as part of its analysis of the feasibility … [Read more...] about Climate scientists despair at rapid temperature rise; almost 4-in-5 surveyed project 2.5º+C increase by 2100
Justice Sotomayor’s health isn’t the real problem for Democrats – winning elections is
Winning on Election Day is the best path for any political party to remake the Supreme Court. Photo by Scott J. Ferrell/Congressional Quarterly/Getty Images Kevin J. McMahon, Trinity College It almost sounds like a bad joke: What did the 78-year-old male senator say to the 69-year-old female justice? “RETIRE!” That’s effectively what … [Read more...] about Justice Sotomayor’s health isn’t the real problem for Democrats – winning elections is
On Holocaust Remembrance: Honoring a Holocaust Survivor Medal of Honor Recipient
About eight weeks ago we honored eighteen service members of the Jewish faith who have been awarded the Medal of Honor, going as far back as the Civil War. One of those heroes is Corporal Tibor Rubin. This is what we wrote about him: Corporal Tibor Rubin [was awarded the Medal of Honor] for “for extraordinary heroism during the period from July 23, 1950 to … [Read more...] about On Holocaust Remembrance: Honoring a Holocaust Survivor Medal of Honor Recipient
HOW TO HANDLE A MISCARRIAGE
HOW TO HANDLE A MISCARRIAGE It’s in your hands. No training needed. No Doctor’s license required. No attorney’s license. You can even be a man. In fact, you don’t even have to be pregnant. Now you’re probably thinking “Who the hell is this”? Is he or she smoking something?” “Maybe it’s worth pursuing?” I can tell you this. It can give you a high in ways that you may … [Read more...] about HOW TO HANDLE A MISCARRIAGE
TRUMP FOREVER? (CARTOON)
The Second Civil War
The movie Civil War opened in theaters on April 12th. The movie portrays a second American civil war, set in an unspecified near future time. California and Texas have succeeded from the Union and violence has broken out between warring factions all over the country. This movie is timely, because many Americans believe the country is more culturally divided than ever before. … [Read more...] about The Second Civil War
DONALD TRUMP AND JUSTICE (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip cartoonist. His favorite expression “WHAT A HOOT” certainly sums up his outlook on his life and work which are inexorably entwined. Mike’s warm, easygoing and zany demeanor is evidence that his personality matches his creative talents. As … [Read more...] about DONALD TRUMP AND JUSTICE (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Gaza: As One Relief Project Nears Completion, Another Humanitarian Crisis Looms (UPDATE)
BREAKING UPATE: As many signs pointed to the beginning of Israel’s invasion of Rafah, Hamas announced today that it has “accepted an Egyptian-Qatari proposal for a cease-fire to halt the seven-month-long war with Israel in Gaza.” There has been no immediate comment from Israel on the cease-fire proposal. Original Post: Note: As this article is posted, there are … [Read more...] about Gaza: As One Relief Project Nears Completion, Another Humanitarian Crisis Looms (UPDATE)
Kristi Noem’s Vice Presidential Trump selection chances now in political gravel pit
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's chances of geing Donald Trump's Vice Presidential election are now in a political gavel pit, numerous reports say. How out of favor has she fallen? At a big Trump fundraiser last night in Florida he talked about possible veep choices and did not mention Noem. She was originally supposed to be there, but wasn't. Ever since it was revealed that … [Read more...] about Kristi Noem’s Vice Presidential Trump selection chances now in political gravel pit
A Salute to Mark Hamill
For Star Wars Day 2024, this blog salutes Mark Hamill. Granted, there is more to him than Star Wars, as he explained when he appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers in April of 2019. "I love to tease the fans online. It drives them crazy. I'm sure that Disney's not that happy about it, but what are they gonna do, fire me?" - Mark Hamill to Seth Meyers Mark was a … [Read more...] about A Salute to Mark Hamill
Review of Seattle’s ACT Contemporary Theatre’s Presentation of The Lehman Trilogy
If a play has “Trilogy” in the title, it’s going to be long. With a run time of 3 hours and 20 minutes, The Act Contemporary Theatre’s presentation of The Lehman Trilogy feels like a Ken Burns aficionado attempted to turn a ten-hour documentary into a three-act fictionalized play. The result is a densely packed, tonally flat presentation of the founding, expanding and eventual … [Read more...] about Review of Seattle’s ACT Contemporary Theatre’s Presentation of The Lehman Trilogy
THE SUPREME COURT IS GOOSE-STEPPING FOR TRUMP IN SLOW MOTION
Way back when I was a boy, the U.S. Supreme Court was so revered as an institution that my fourth-grade teacher required us to learn the names of all nine members. We kids could never have imagined that there’d come a day when the highest bench in the land would be so widely reviled. And deservedly so, because no matter what its MAGA-infested majority ultimately concocts for … [Read more...] about THE SUPREME COURT IS GOOSE-STEPPING FOR TRUMP IN SLOW MOTION
Von Poopy Pants (Cartoon and Video)
If you are the least cooperative legal client of all time while neglecting to pay your legal bills, then you may get stuck with a lawyer so bad that he enters into evidence that your nickname is Von ShitzInPants. That’s what happened to Donald Trump yesterday. Trump’s lawyer, Todd How-The-Fuck-Did-I-Pull-The-Short-Straw Blanche used a social media post from his client’s … [Read more...] about Von Poopy Pants (Cartoon and Video)
Pundits hope Biden Administration move to reschedule marijuana will get them clicks
Most Americans support legalizing pot. Political pundits insist Biden is courting votes by rescheduling the drug. The latest headlines and news stories channeling chart junk creators come from the Associated Press and the Washington Post. Without evidence, each claims that the Biden Administration's rescheduling of marijuana is designed to win November votes. The … [Read more...] about Pundits hope Biden Administration move to reschedule marijuana will get them clicks
Columbia University protests look increasingly like those in 1968 as police storm campuses nationwide
The police have regularly been called in to squelch student protests over the past century. Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images Stefan M. Bradley, Amherst College Columbia University has become the epicenter of student protests over the war in Gaza. In the following Q&A, Stefan Bradley, a history professor at Amherst College and author of … [Read more...] about Columbia University protests look increasingly like those in 1968 as police storm campuses nationwide
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Third parties will affect the 2024 campaigns, but election laws written by Democrats and Republicans will prevent them from winning
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks on March 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. Mario Tama/Getty Images Barry C. Burden, University of Wisconsin-Madison Once again, the U.S. is entering a presidential campaign with some voters expressing curiosity about independent and minor-party candidates. None of those candidates has a … [Read more...] about Third parties will affect the 2024 campaigns, but election laws written by Democrats and Republicans will prevent them from winning
Trump held in contempt (Cartoon)
What the Supreme Court is doing right in considering Trump’s immunity case
There was a lot of press attention paid to the Trump immunity hearing at the Supreme Court building on April 25, 2024. Mandel NGAN / AFP/Getty Images Claire B. Wofford, College of Charleston Following the nearly three-hour oral argument about presidential immunity in the Supreme Court on April 25, 2024, many commentators were aghast. The … [Read more...] about What the Supreme Court is doing right in considering Trump’s immunity case