By Martin A. HewittI always hoped this day would never come and that the proud history of past Republican presidents Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Eisenhower would save the party. Unfortunately, that is not where we are. Today the Republican Party has died. It has been replaced by a soulless beast that cares about neither the people nor the planet. Its only purpose is to grow and … [Read more...] about ‘Today the Republican Party has died,’ former GOP candidate says
Pete Buttigeg Narrowly Leads Bernie Sanders In First Iowa Caucuses Results
Former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigeg is narrowly leading Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) in the early vote count of the Iowa caucuses, 26.9 to 25.1%. The results were delayed after a new app used by Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) malfunctioned. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) placed third with 18.3%. Former Vice President Joe Biden placed a distant fourth with 15.6%. … [Read more...] about Pete Buttigeg Narrowly Leads Bernie Sanders In First Iowa Caucuses Results
Would Your Business Survive Fire Damage?
Businesses deal with many damage concerns. In summer, they watch weather reports for severe thunderstorms, flash floods and tornadoes. In winter, they fret about frozen pipes and snowed-in entrances. Fire, however, is a year-round threat that many organizations forget about. In 2017, firefighters responded to 111,000 nonresidential fires. Many of these incidents were … [Read more...] about Would Your Business Survive Fire Damage?
The Trump administration is cutting back protection for migratory birds
Masses of snow geese take to the sky at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. USFWS/Lee Karney, CC BY Amanda D. Rodewald, Cornell University The Trump administration has proposed a new regulation on protecting migratory birds that is a drastic pullback from policies in force for the past 100 years. The draft rule is open for public … [Read more...] about The Trump administration is cutting back protection for migratory birds
Democratic Party’s Iowa debacle: party failed to declare winner after voting
The word being used now to describe the Iowa caucus vote -- where, in the end, problems with a new app meant the evening ended with no winner announced -- is "chaos." Or a kind of "show" proceeded by another word that we don't often use on The Moderate Voice because we largely adhere to old-fashioned newspaper standards. At the least, the Democratic Party ended the … [Read more...] about Democratic Party’s Iowa debacle: party failed to declare winner after voting
US elections: recurring technical problems
Washington (AFP) - Elections in the United States are regularly marred by technical hitches, such as the fiasco in Iowa where the Democratic primary results were delayed due to "inconsistencies" in reporting.Complex electoral systemThe technical problems that surface during US polls are in part explained by the complexity of its electoral system.Organizing elections is a major … [Read more...] about US elections: recurring technical problems
The untrial of Donald Trump
By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO -- Some traitorous do-nothing Democrat made a false accusation against Donald T. for he learned one day he was being impeached even though in his mind he had acted perfectly to get himself reelected. Every morning his chef brought him a bucket of fried chicken for breakfast, but on this morning, a woman named Nancy sent him a kale salad with a … [Read more...] about The untrial of Donald Trump
Trump’s Despicable Defenders
Among Donald Trump's despicable defenders are William J. Bennett and Brian T. Kennedy. This duo reveals their unhinging in their Fox News opinion piece Despicable impeachment of Trump — decent people must decry this attack on our system. Here is how they begin their nonsense: "Although it is nearly over, the impeachment and trial of President Trump have taken on a … [Read more...] about Trump’s Despicable Defenders
YouTube details ban on ‘manipulated’ election content
Washington (AFP) - YouTube said Monday it would remove election-related videos that are "manipulated or doctored" to mislead voters, as part of its efforts to stem online misinformation.The Google-owned service said it was taking the measures as it strives to become a "more reliable source" for news and to promote a "healthy political discourse" amid heightened fears over video … [Read more...] about YouTube details ban on ‘manipulated’ election content
Shocker: Top radio conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh announces he has “advanced lung cancer”
A shocker: Rush Limbaugh, the pioneering conservative talk show host and conservative icon who has for decades been at the top of the ratings and influence heap, announced on his show that he has advanced lung cancer. Talk radio king Rush Limbaugh stunned his 20-million member audience Monday with the announcement he’s been diagnosed with “advanced lung cancer.” The … [Read more...] about Shocker: Top radio conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh announces he has “advanced lung cancer”
New rule would limit emotional support animals on planes. Here’s how to provide your input
Roosters have boarded airplanes. So have turkeys, ducks and monkeys — all in the name of service. These animals allegedly helped their owners stay calm. Never mind that they may have had the opposite effect on nearby passengers.The “emotional support” designation also helped owners save money — calming, indeed, when airlines charge $125 one way to convey a pet in a carrier … [Read more...] about New rule would limit emotional support animals on planes. Here’s how to provide your input
RIP GOP (Cartoon)
Sundance 2020: Promising Young Woman
If you want to see toxic masculinity put in its place, look no further than Promising Young Woman. Cassie (Carey Mulligan) is young, ambitious, and smart, and she has a bright future. That is until something happens to her best friend, Nina, and they both drop out of medical school. This mysterious event eventually results in the untimely death of Nina, and Cassie finds … [Read more...] about Sundance 2020: Promising Young Woman
Wow, what an NFL comeback!
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is walking confirmation of a saying attributed to Yogi Berra: "The game isn't over until it's over." Yes, that statement describes the Chiefs' 4th-quarter comeback in Super Bowl LIV, but it also describes how Mahomes kept coming back after having a rough 2019 NFL season. From ESPN: Mahomes’ season seemed lost one … [Read more...] about Wow, what an NFL comeback!
Sundance 2020: Miss Americana
Miss Americana is now playing on Netflix. Through the eyes of a superstar, fame looks a little different than what we might imagine. This is especially true for Taylor Swift, who came into her stardom during some of her most formative teen years and became a young adult in the public's view. Miss Americana pulls back the curtain and offers a candid look into the private … [Read more...] about Sundance 2020: Miss Americana
Anxiety from the news: A psychologist explains how to cope with it in 2020
Dr. Lynn Bufkais a clinical psychologistand senior director of practice research and policy at the American Psychological Association, and has expertise in the intersections between anxiety, stress, a... … [Read more...] about Anxiety from the news: A psychologist explains how to cope with it in 2020
The Three Monkeys of the GOP
There are disagreements about the origin of the proverb “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil,” famously and traditionally symbolized by the three “wise” monkeys, Mizaru, Kikazaru and Iwazaru. There are also somewhat different interpretations of this maxim, ranging from not dwelling on improper thoughts about others to refusing to acknowledge or confront impropriety or … [Read more...] about The Three Monkeys of the GOP
THIS BLOWS (Cartoon and Column)
If there’s one point where you give up, it’s after you learn that no matter how much you fight, you’re going to lose. That’s the danger of this time. The United States Senate is saying Trump is guilty. The House Managers proved their case. But none of it matters because they like Trump’s policies or the fact he gives them conservative judges. They’ve given us the same answer … [Read more...] about THIS BLOWS (Cartoon and Column)
Everybody Hurts, Sometimes
Many people do not understand my job as a piano teacher. They think how dull my job must be. Little do they realize that as a Trusted Adult in a kid’s life, sometimes for a decade or more, I hear EVERYTHING. When the mom and dad have a fight and the words divorce are thrown around, the kid is impacted tremendously and may need to talk about it. Or when Dad comes home drunk and … [Read more...] about Everybody Hurts, Sometimes
Zoning Regulations In Life
by Jane Knox Have you ever had to go to a town meeting to ask permission for something? It can be intimidating to face a room full of people who are going to vote on your request. What will happen? Will I get what I need? What if they say no? Recently, I attended one of those meetings. Well, this is the story of what happened, and how I felt about it afterward, when old … [Read more...] about Zoning Regulations In Life