OK, boomer… Motortion Films/Shutterstock.com Elizabeth C. Tippett, University of Oregon The phrase “OK boomer” has become a catch-all put-down that Generation Zers and young millennials have been using to dismiss retrograde arguments made by baby boomers, the generation of Americans who are currently 55 to 73 years old. Though it originated online … [Read more...] about Why saying ‘OK boomer’ at work is considered age discrimination – but millennial put-downs aren’t
Impartial (Cartoon)
Rise of Skywalker Is A Very Slow Rise. By Thomas Hoffman
Rise of Skywalker leaves its predecessor Last Jedi in the dust or space dust, but fails to compare to Force Awakens. Unlike Last Jedi, the three main heroes have a lot more scenes together. There is room for the relationship between the three to strengthen. Last Jedi lacked the bond between the main characters that is essential to movies like this. Last Jedi and Rise of … [Read more...] about Rise of Skywalker Is A Very Slow Rise. By Thomas Hoffman
The Cover Up (Cartoon)
It’s Time of ‘Imagine the Unimaginable’ as Iran Festers
By Colleen O'Connor I once taught an upper-division seminar at UC Riverside titled “Strategies of Defense in the Nuclear Age.” The prompt for designing such a course was the simplistic, but serious responses of many undergraduates whenever I asked. “How would you solve this crisis?” Lots of contemporary crises were available then—just as they are today. The … [Read more...] about It’s Time of ‘Imagine the Unimaginable’ as Iran Festers
Cognitive Dissidents — The Law Itself Is At Stake in Impeachment
Listen: Senate Republicans plan speedy Trump trial Politico — Senate Republicans released their partisan impeachment trial resolution on Monday evening, a blueprint that could result in President Donald Trump's swift acquittal. — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) plans to pass impeachment trial rules giving … Tomorrow, what a nation fears will be a … [Read more...] about Cognitive Dissidents — The Law Itself Is At Stake in Impeachment
History of Martin Luther King Jr Day
The late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a champion of human rights, which why he was assassinated. Each year during the national holiday in his honor, his "I Have A Dream" speech is recited throughout the USA. Here is how he starts describing his dream: I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these … [Read more...] about History of Martin Luther King Jr Day
Trump and Lev Parnas (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
Of Related Interest: --Lev Parnas Paid His Way Into Donald Trump’s Orbit --Cuomo shares photos that show Parnas' ties to Trump run deep --Lev Parnas: Trump is lying. He knows me 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” … [Read more...] about Trump and Lev Parnas (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
‘Naked, Unapologetic and Insidious’ Corruption: Democrats Respond to Trump’s Official Statement on Impeachment Charges
Embed from Getty Images "Though the President describes this conduct as perfect," said the House Managers assigned to prosecute the Senate trial, "the Founders had a different word for it: impeachable. by Common Dreams Staff Responding to President Donald Trump's official answer to the impeachment charges against him now facing trial in the U.S. Senate, the Democratic … [Read more...] about ‘Naked, Unapologetic and Insidious’ Corruption: Democrats Respond to Trump’s Official Statement on Impeachment Charges
‘Last Stop Auschwitz’: A Story of Survival Written Inside the Belly of the Beast
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