Washington (AFP) - The Doomsday Clock on Thursday ticked down to 100 seconds to midnight, symbolizing the greatest level of peril to humanity since its creation in 1947 as the threat posed by climate ... … [Read more...] about ‘Doomsday Clock’ closer to midnight than ever
THE SUSAN COLLINS WINDSOCK (Cartoon)
Cheating as an American Way of Life
The possibility of cheating in certain circumstances may be inherent in all humans, kept in check for religious reasons, a secular sense of morality or the fear of being discovered and punished. People know that by cheating they can win contests, make more money and come out ahead in the game of life. Sexually, men and women may cheat on their spouses with other partners … [Read more...] about Cheating as an American Way of Life
3D printing makes ancient Egyptian speak for first time in 3,000 years
It’s how the latest Star Wars film opens, but an international team of scientists have taken a step towards making the imaginative phrase a reality. Using 3D-printing, the team was able to recreate th... … [Read more...] about 3D printing makes ancient Egyptian speak for first time in 3,000 years
Fox News’ Impeachment News Cover-Up
It's truly shocking how easily norms are knocked down..and out. Case in point: many say Fox News is virtual talk radio television with talk show hosts who often deal in conspiracy theories, inaccuracies and truth-challenged assertions. But the one thing that could not be said is that if there was a truly huge, monster, historically important story Fox News would not cover it … [Read more...] about Fox News’ Impeachment News Cover-Up
AN IDIOT HIDES EVIDENCE (Cartoon and Column)
We know Donald Trump is an idiot. But at times, it’s shocking just how transparent he is. Often, an idiot reveals himself without an explicit statement. Like when a racist is too stupid to understand that the black-friend defense reveals they’re a racist, which is something every single Trump supporter does. But rarely do you find one who claims you can’t prove they’re a … [Read more...] about AN IDIOT HIDES EVIDENCE (Cartoon and Column)
Scientists hate to say ‘I told you so’. But Australia, you were warned
Without a radical change of course on climate change, Australians will struggle to survive on this continent, let alone thrive. AAP/Dave Hunt Will Steffen, Australian National University Those who say “I told you so” are rarely welcomed, yet I am going to say it here. Australian scientists warned the country could face a climate change-driven bushfire … [Read more...] about Scientists hate to say ‘I told you so’. But Australia, you were warned
THE TRUMP TRIAL IS DEMOCRACY’S ULTIMATE STRESS TEST
In a column on the eve of the 2016 election, I warned that if Donald Trump were to inexplicably occupy the White House, he would wreak havoc on American values, and his “authoritarian sensibility” would precipitate “a systematic breakdown of our democratic institutions.” I was merely stating the obvious. Any two-bit seer could foresee how his destructive reign would play … [Read more...] about THE TRUMP TRIAL IS DEMOCRACY’S ULTIMATE STRESS TEST
Will the clouded leopards, found at almost 12000 feet in Nepal’s Himalayas, survive climate change?
Clouded leopard. Image by Charles Barilleaux for Flickr. CC BY 2.0Clouded leopards, one of the most elusive cats, were found for the first time[when were they found? on the 28th?]at an altitude of 349... … [Read more...] about Will the clouded leopards, found at almost 12000 feet in Nepal’s Himalayas, survive climate change?
UPDATE – A Christmas Story
It has been a busy couple of days trying to put a nice capstone to this situation. There were a couple of things I had not thought through. Even though the new apartment is furnished there are a bunch of little things that are still needed for a comfortable life –sheets, pillow cases and pillows, blankets along with dishes, glasses, mugs and cookware. It took a couple days and … [Read more...] about UPDATE – A Christmas Story
Congress Obstructs Itself
We used to leave partisanship at the water's edge. Now we can't even leave it at the jailhouse door. Politico: Republicans livid over Nadler's ‘cover-up’ accusation Senate Republicans are fuming after Rep. Jerry Nadler accused them on the Senate floor of engaging in a “cover up” to protect the president, seizing on his remarks Wednesday as a significant misstep that they … [Read more...] about Congress Obstructs Itself
LIBERAL HACK JOURNALISTS (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Last week, temporary Arizona Senator Martha McSally screamed at CNN congressional correspondent Raju Manu, calling him a “liberal hack.” Later, McSally went on Fox News to talk about her harrowing experience of being asked a dangerous question by a liberal hack reporter. The Fox News hosts she chose to talk to about hacks in the media were Laura Ingraham and Sean Hannity. … [Read more...] about LIBERAL HACK JOURNALISTS (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Investigation points to Saudi prince role in Bezos phone hack
Washington (AFP) - Amazon chief Jeff Bezos's phone was likely infected by spyware hidden in a message from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, according to an analysis released Wednesday, promptin... … [Read more...] about Investigation points to Saudi prince role in Bezos phone hack
Trump sought to cheat to win re-election, Democrats charge at trial
Washington (AFP) - Democrats began laying out a detailed case on Wednesday for the removal of President Donald Trump, accusing him at his historic Senate impeachment trial of seeking to cheat to ensur... … [Read more...] about Trump sought to cheat to win re-election, Democrats charge at trial
Dueling Ideas: Abortion Debate
When does personhood begin? The answer to that question lies at the heart of the never-ending abortion debate. On one side of the debate are people who firmly believe that personhood begins at conception. Yet, they have difficulty making a medical case for their belief. The following image reveals why. The above image is that of a zygote, which is what exists … [Read more...] about Dueling Ideas: Abortion Debate
Team Trump (Cartoon)
Is it ethical to show Holocaust images?
A wall-size image at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum that shows Jewish prisoners marching. The Nazis killed prisoners during these marches. AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez Paul Morrow, University of Dayton Seventy-five years ago, the world first saw the horrors of Nazi concentration camps. Shot by photographers Lee Miller, George Rodger and … [Read more...] about Is it ethical to show Holocaust images?
Cheating as an American Way of Life
The possibility of cheating in certain circumstances may be inherent in all humans, kept in check for religious reasons, a secular sense of morality or the fear of being discovered and punished. People know that by cheating they can win contests, make more money and come out ahead in the game of life. Sexually, men and women may cheat on their spouses with other partners … [Read more...] about Cheating as an American Way of Life
What to think when you’re thinking about impeachment: 5 essential reads
Where the action is: The capitol building in Washington, D.C. Aurora Samperio/NurPhoto via Getty Images Naomi Schalit, The Conversation If you have a big appetite for politics news, you’re not going to go hungry this week. The substantive part of the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump now begins, after Democrats from the House of … [Read more...] about What to think when you’re thinking about impeachment: 5 essential reads
