Voting has begun in every state, because overseas and military voters receive their ballots at least 45 days before the presidential election. The election is in 40 days. Voters can be forgiven for not knowing this. News organizations are still running headlines about this and that frivolous GOP lawsuit trying to change voting rules at the last minute. Their goal: … [Read more...] about Voting has begun in every state. News orgs should call out frivolous GOP lawsuits.
Chinese Sofa Anchor Babies (Cartoon and Column)
What's good for the liars is good for the good guys JD Vance told CNN last week, “If I have to create stories” to get the media to cover the impact of immigration, then that’s what I’m going to do.” You mean, you’re going to lie. What bothers me about this is that in the future when they’re caught lying, they’ll claim it was to raise awareness like JD is claiming. Of … [Read more...] about Chinese Sofa Anchor Babies (Cartoon and Column)
Why Pennsylvania is the key to a Harris or Trump Electoral College victory
Police officers stand guard prior to Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Johnstown, Pa., on Aug. 30, 2024. Justin Merriman/Getty Images Alauna Safarpour, Gettysburg College With less than two months until Election Day, Pennsylvania has emerged as the keystone state in each party’s plan to win the White House. The Pennsylvania focus is so … [Read more...] about Why Pennsylvania is the key to a Harris or Trump Electoral College victory
Nebraska Republican nixes GOP effort to change way electoral votes are allocated
A Republican Nebraska lawmaker has thrown a monkey wrench in to a full-court press by the GOP to change the way electoral votes are counted in Nebraska less than two months before the 2024 Presidential election. The national face of the campaign has been South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, who said on NBC's Meet the Press: "... one electoral vote could be the difference … [Read more...] about Nebraska Republican nixes GOP effort to change way electoral votes are allocated
The Internet and Scandinavian Jazz
It's been a long while since I've posted to TMV but I am going to try and get back to it. With that in mind I thought I'd revise/repost something I put up a few years ago regarding how the internet has impacted society. If anything it is more accurate no than it was then. It came to me from a good friend who was a radio host and he was discussing this topic He talked … [Read more...] about The Internet and Scandinavian Jazz
Afraid to Seek Care Amid Georgia’s Abortion Ban, She Stayed at Home and Died
Afraid to Seek Care Amid Georgia’s Abortion Ban, She Stayed at Home and Diedby Kavitha SuranaProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.Series: Life of the Mother:How Abortion Bans Lead to Preventable Deaths More in this series Candi Miller’s health was so fragile, doctors … [Read more...] about Afraid to Seek Care Amid Georgia’s Abortion Ban, She Stayed at Home and Died
Trump and Harris vocabularies signal their different frames of mind
The debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris revealed more about each person in what they said and how they said it. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Patricia Friedrich, Arizona State University In their campaigns, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris project different emotions and moods. The contrast between them was … [Read more...] about Trump and Harris vocabularies signal their different frames of mind
Trump widely condemned for saying if he loses Presidential race Jews will be partly to blame (Opinion round up)
Former President Donald Trump is being widely criticized for his comments at an anti-semitism event where he said if he loses Jews will be largely to blame. From Jewish newspapers, to some key Jewish organizations, to bloggers, and politicians and regular citizens, Trump is coming under fire for lumping Jewish together as a monolithic group and setting the scene for his … [Read more...] about Trump widely condemned for saying if he loses Presidential race Jews will be partly to blame (Opinion round up)
The Electoral College sucks
Half a century ago, the famed presidential biographer James MacGregor Burns voiced this warning about the Electoral College: “It’s a game of Russian roulette, and one of these days we are going to blow our brains out.” We’ve since done that twice. Popular vote loser George W. Bush marched us into a disastrous war in Iraq, based on lies about non-existent weapons of mass … [Read more...] about The Electoral College sucks
GOP nominee for NC Governor called himself a “black Nazi” and “perv” on porn forum (UPDATED)
North Carolina GOP and Donald Trump campaign you have a problem. CNN ran a bombshell article detailing comments made a decade ago on a porn site forum in which North Carolina's MAGA conservative Republican candidate for governor Mark Robinson called himself a "black Nazi" and a "perv" - comments that are too raw to publish here. Robinson has dismissed the graphic sexual … [Read more...] about GOP nominee for NC Governor called himself a “black Nazi” and “perv” on porn forum (UPDATED)
How Israel’s Netanyahu survives in his job
Demonstrators at an anti-government protest calling for action to secure the release of Israeli hostages on Sept. 12, 2024, in Tel Aviv. Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images) Shai P. Ginsburg, Duke University After several tumultuous weeks in Israel, mass demonstrations increasingly depict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as directly responsible … [Read more...] about How Israel’s Netanyahu survives in his job
Data scientist who correctly predicted 2020 election predicts ‘landslide’ Harris win
While most political junkies breathlessly wait for the next political poll, there are some who predict presidential election outcomes using different methods. One if the most awaited is from American University professor Allan Lichtman, who notes that he has successfully predicted the results of every U.S. presidential race since 1984 using his 13 keys system. His … [Read more...] about Data scientist who correctly predicted 2020 election predicts ‘landslide’ Harris win
Pagers and walkie-talkies over cellphones – a security expert explains why Hezbollah went low-tech for communications
A police officer examines a damaged car after thousands of pagers exploded simultaneously across Lebanon on Sept. 17, 2024. AP Photo/Hussein Malla Richard Forno, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Electronic pagers across Lebanon exploded simultaneously on Sept. 17, 2024, killing 12 and wounding more than 2,700. The following day, … [Read more...] about Pagers and walkie-talkies over cellphones – a security expert explains why Hezbollah went low-tech for communications
SPEAKING TO XENOPHOBIC AND RACIST FEARS (CARTOON)
Springfield, OH and Haitian immigrants collateral damage as Trump-Vance whip up anti-immigrant racist hysteria
In yet another sign of how American politics is often operating in a post-truth era, the town of Springfield, OH and Haitian immigrants have now become ongoing collateral damage as former President Donald Trump and his Vice President pick JD Vance focus on whipping up anti-immigration hysteria. It is one more sign that Trump's main goal is to get all existing supporters, … [Read more...] about Springfield, OH and Haitian immigrants collateral damage as Trump-Vance whip up anti-immigrant racist hysteria
THE RHETORIC DESTROYING THE COUNTRY
Over 100 Republican National Security Leaders Endorse Vice President Harris, Calling Trump ‘Unfit to Serve’ (UPDATE)
UPDATE: After over 100 former Republican national security officials endorsed Kamala Harris last week, another 741 former senior national security leaders of both parties today endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to serve as president of the United States. The letter, published by National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A) includes as its signatories over 230 … [Read more...] about Over 100 Republican National Security Leaders Endorse Vice President Harris, Calling Trump ‘Unfit to Serve’ (UPDATE)
Biden Walks Like A Lame Duck. He Acts Like A Lame Duck. But He Doesn’t Have To Be A Lame Duck
During the Democratic convention, Michelle Obama referred to a feeling of hope “that had been buried for far too long.” She was referring to Vice President Harris. But that could well be perceived as an indirect jab at President Biden. Some have said Biden is officially a lame duck. He doesn't have to be. Some have said Biden’s convention speech was his last big moment. It … [Read more...] about Biden Walks Like A Lame Duck. He Acts Like A Lame Duck. But He Doesn’t Have To Be A Lame Duck
TRUMP THREATS (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
When you lie and say “illegal” immigrants are killing thousands of Americans, you’re fear-mongering. It’s not true. It’s not even close to being true, but it’s something Donald Trump keeps saying. Claytoonz is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. When you lie and claim Haitian immigrants are … [Read more...] about TRUMP THREATS (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Abortion Bans Have Delayed Emergency Medical Care. In Georgia, Experts Say This Mother’s Death Was Preventable.
Abortion Bans Have Delayed Emergency Medical Care. In Georgia, Experts Say This Mother’s Death Was Preventable.by Kavitha SuranaProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.Series: Life of the Mother:How Abortion Bans Lead to Preventable Deaths More in this series In her final … [Read more...] about Abortion Bans Have Delayed Emergency Medical Care. In Georgia, Experts Say This Mother’s Death Was Preventable.