As we approach the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, many books, documentaries and articles are appearing about “history’s darkest chapter.” The book “Last Stop Auschwitz: My Story of Survival From Within the Camp,” set for release momentarily, will certainly become one the more defining accounts of the horrors and inhumanities perpetrated by the Nazis … [Read more...] about ‘Last Stop Auschwitz’: A Story of Survival Written Inside the Belly of the Beast
Oopsie? National Archives apologizes and removes altered photo of 2017 Women’s March (UPDATED)
Embed from Getty Images Oopsie? Or wegotcaughtsie? After unleashing a bees-nest of controversy and denunciations about its decision to blur messages critical of Donald Trump in a photo of the 2017 Women's March, the National Archives Archives has apologized and removed the censored sign from its exhibition. (The uncensored image is seen above.) The National … [Read more...] about Oopsie? National Archives apologizes and removes altered photo of 2017 Women’s March (UPDATED)
Congressional candidate Gomez on Jews, Israel
SAN DIEGO — Last April, the San Diego region faced a horrific act of anti-Semitism when a man boiling with hate against the Jewish people entered the Chabad of Poway synagogue with an assault rifle and opened fire, killing a woman and wounding three others. Two days later, as I stood in solidarity with a crowd of hundreds at a vigil held at Poway High School, my thoughts … [Read more...] about Congressional candidate Gomez on Jews, Israel
TRUMP’S STARR DEFENSE (Column, Cartoon and Video)
Upon hearing that Ken Starr, who probably still has files on Bill Clinton’s sex life underneath his mattress, has been appointed by Donald Trump to serve on his legal defense team for his impeachment trial next week before the United States Senate, Monica Lewinsky tweeted, “This is definitely an ‘are you fucking kidding me?’ kinda day.” Ken Starr was the Independent Counsel … [Read more...] about TRUMP’S STARR DEFENSE (Column, Cartoon and Video)
THE SHEEP & THE GOATS or a GAGGLE OF GRIFTERS?
Getting Raptured is big business among an estimated 600 million Christian Evangelicals in the world, and they represent America’s largest religious group. Getting Raptured is, indeed, the final solution. The three Abrahamic religions flirt with this apparently ineradicable meme in their eschatology, and now, more than ever, in their politics. In fact, The Rapture has … [Read more...] about THE SHEEP & THE GOATS or a GAGGLE OF GRIFTERS?
Facebook deletes coordinated propaganda supporting Robert Hyde
Robert Hyde has admitted that he managed a series of Facebook pages that were defending his name and actions since he has been implicated in the Trump impeachment story. His name surfaced in a trove of documents released this week relating to Trump's impeachment and the Ukraine. It included a series of encrypted messages that Hyde exchanged with Lev Parnas, the indicted … [Read more...] about Facebook deletes coordinated propaganda supporting Robert Hyde
Bad Precedent: National Archives exhibit blurs images critical of President Trump
Truly, even if this has a rational explanation doesn't this seem like something out of Orwell's 1984? The large color photograph that greets visitors to a National Archives exhibit celebrating the centennial of women’s suffrage shows a massive crowd filling Pennsylvania Avenue NW for the Women’s March on Jan. 21, 2017, the day after President Trump’s inauguration. The … [Read more...] about Bad Precedent: National Archives exhibit blurs images critical of President Trump
Trump Adds Ken Starr and Alan Dershowitz to Impeachment Defense Team
Trump just added two prominent lawyers to his impeachment defense team. Is this the A Team? WASHINGTON — President Trump plans on adding former independent counsel Kenneth W. Starr and the defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz to his legal team for his trial by the Senate, a person briefed on the plan said Friday. Mr. Starr, whose investigation into President Bill Clinton’s … [Read more...] about Trump Adds Ken Starr and Alan Dershowitz to Impeachment Defense Team
How Are Businesses Taking Advantage of Machine Vision Today?
Robotics have simplified many processes for decades, but recent advancements are allowing businesses to use robots in far more applications than ever before. One such innovation is machine vision. Machine vision was developed in the 50s and has seen widespread use in manufacturing since the 80s. But in today's world, companies are using it across many industries in varied … [Read more...] about How Are Businesses Taking Advantage of Machine Vision Today?
Lawmakers Take on Senior Care-Home Operators Over Wage Theft and Worker Abuse
The people who care for America's elderly face numerous challenges daily, and getting paid for the labor they've performed shouldn't be one of them. However, according to recent research, some senior care facilities in this country perpetrate a high level of wage theft. What's even more alarming is that many of these workers report enduring abuse on the job as well. This … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Take on Senior Care-Home Operators Over Wage Theft and Worker Abuse
Russia’s cabinet resigns and it’s all part of Putin’s plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and now-former Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev (R) in Sochi, Russia, Dec. 7, 2019. Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images Regina Smyth, Indiana University Editor’s note: Russia’s prime minister, Dmitry A. Medvedev, and cabinet resigned on Jan. 15. Russian politics are often not what they seem, especially to those in the … [Read more...] about Russia’s cabinet resigns and it’s all part of Putin’s plan
Huge Audience Tuned in for Rachael Maddow’s Lev Parnas Interview
A huge audience tuned in for MSNBC political talk show host Rachel Maddow's interview with Lev Parnas, the former Rudy Giuliani associate. Here's NBC's press release in full: NEW YORK (January 16, 2020) – MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” scored record total viewership Wednesday night following Rachel Maddow’s exclusive interview with Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas, … [Read more...] about Huge Audience Tuned in for Rachael Maddow’s Lev Parnas Interview
Rejection: A New Year’s Gift
by Jane Knox I was 20. It was New Year’s Eve day and there was a letter in the mailbox from Hugh. He was to be my date for that evening. The letter stated he was marrying someone else. I had no idea he was seeing anyone else! I was invested in the relationship and I’d hoped for a future with him. I felt powerless, sad, angry, grief-stricken. Blindsided. Recently, I was … [Read more...] about Rejection: A New Year’s Gift
UKRAINE GANGSTERISM (Cartoon)
Iran: There is another path
A small breach has appeared in recent days that could permit the sending of wider peace feelers to Iran if President Donald Trump is willing to stand up to those around him who want regime change in Tehran. His draconian maximum pressure economic sanctions on Iran are starting to show results. Remarkably, many ordinary citizens are daring to face police repression, even … [Read more...] about Iran: There is another path
HOUSE SENDS IMPEACHMENT ARTICLES TO THE SENATE
Did you think it began earlier? Donald Trump has been impeached and now the questions is whether he's the first President in American history to be removed from office. It is (1) unlikely given the historical record (2) as likely as a cabbage sprouting wings and flying to mars with the currrent GOpers in the Senate, who embody the success of Trump's hostile take over of the … [Read more...] about HOUSE SENDS IMPEACHMENT ARTICLES TO THE SENATE
Think twice before shouting your virtues online – moral grandstanding is toxic
Those who are the loudest in their morality may not be the most moral among us. www.shutterstock.com Joshua B. Grubbs, Bowling Green State University In an era of bitter partisanship, political infighting and ostracization of those with unpopular views, Americans actually agree on one thing: 85% say political discourse has gotten worse over the last … [Read more...] about Think twice before shouting your virtues online – moral grandstanding is toxic
Lying Liars (Cartoon)
Democracy Protests
In 2019 pro-democracy protests occurred around the world: Hong Kong, Chile, Ecuador. Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Russia, Venezuela and others. Why are these protests occurring now? Freedom House, a nonpartisan organization that tracks global democracy, reports that the markers of global democracy have declined for the 13th year in a row. People around the world, particularly … [Read more...] about Democracy Protests
DEMOCRATS’ DO NOT DO LIST
by Peter Funt Here are 10 things Democratic presidential candidates should avoid saying Jan. 14 in the year’s first debate: 10 – “Everyone on the stage tonight would be a better president than Donald Trump.” That crowd-pleaser is usually said by a candidate who has been attacked and doesn’t have a good answer. Let’s stipulate that a potted geranium would be a better … [Read more...] about DEMOCRATS’ DO NOT DO LIST