After Decades of Research, We Know How to Get New People to the Polls. We Just Don’t Always Do by Jane Eisner Twenty years ago, I published Taking Back the Vote: Getting American Youth Involved in Our Democracy. The book grew out of a personal passion: Once my oldest child was able to cast a ballot, I became fascinated with the potential and obstacles facing our … [Read more...] about Will Young Americans Finally Rock the Vote?
How Jason Kelce built his personal brand and became a Philly legend
Jason Kelce is sticking with his underdog brand as his post-NFL career takes off. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Amy Lavin, Temple University and Sheri Lambert, Temple University Philly icon and former Eagles star Jason Kelce has continued to make headlines since he announced his retirement from the NFL on March 4, 2024. A few days after … [Read more...] about How Jason Kelce built his personal brand and became a Philly legend
The Secret IRS Files: Audit of Trump Could Cost Former President More Than $100 Million
IRS Audit of Trump Could Cost Former President More Than $100 Millionby Paul Kiel, ProPublica, and Russ Buettner, The New York TimesProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.Series: The Secret IRS Files:Inside the Tax Records of the .001%A massive trove of tax information … [Read more...] about The Secret IRS Files: Audit of Trump Could Cost Former President More Than $100 Million
Donald Trump Jr. has a sad.
You know how well Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign is going by the look on Donald Trump, Jr's face. In an advertisement posted on Twitter, Junior looks like he is about to cry. Either that, or Junior was not quite sober when the advertisement was recorded. I will leave it to you to decide which is the case. In the advertisement, Junior begs for money for his … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Jr. has a sad.
Trump promises to slash oil regulations for a $1 billion donation; those news reports ignored record temps and climate change
The day after a few news organizations reported that air and ocean temperatures had set new records, The Washington Post reported that Donald Trump told about two dozen oil executives he would slash oil regulations and open drilling on day one if they would just donate $1,000,000,000 to his campaign. You all are wealthy enough, he said, that you should raise $1 billion to … [Read more...] about Trump promises to slash oil regulations for a $1 billion donation; those news reports ignored record temps and climate change
Netanyahu News (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
One of the issues closest to my heart is a free press. Of course, I’m biased because it’s a subject I’m close to as I’ve been in the newspaper industry since 1989, but even without that experience, I know that a nation can’t be democratic without a free press. Goons don’t appreciate a free press despite that it benefits them just as much as it benefits liberals. Donald Trump … [Read more...] about Netanyahu News (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
THE DIRTY DETAILS TRUMP HID FROM THE VOTERS AHEAD OF THE 2016 ELECTION
Let’s contrast the candidates. In Washington this week President Biden delivered a high-minded speech condemning anti-semitism and warning us that the veneer of civilization is thin. Meanwhile, in Manhattan, lowlife Donald Trump stewed while the porn star he screwed dished the dirty details of what transpired while his third wife was home with a newborn. Under oath, … [Read more...] about THE DIRTY DETAILS TRUMP HID FROM THE VOTERS AHEAD OF THE 2016 ELECTION
A sex scandal that’s boring the public – and a judge forced to keep Trump focused
Donald Trump, with his lawyers, talks to the press pool outside a Manhattan criminal courtroom during his hush-money trial on May 3, 2024. Mark Peterson - Pool/Getty Images David E. Clementson, University of Georgia and John E. Jones III, Dickinson College John E. Jones III is the president of Dickinson College and a retired federal judge … [Read more...] about A sex scandal that’s boring the public – and a judge forced to keep Trump focused
Looking Up an NYPD Officer’s Discipline Record? Many Are There One Day, Gone the Next.
Looking Up an NYPD Officer’s Discipline Record? Many Are There One Day, Gone the Next.by Sergio HernandezProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.In the summer of 2021, New York Police Department officer Willie Thompson had sex at least twice with a witness to a Harlem … [Read more...] about Looking Up an NYPD Officer’s Discipline Record? Many Are There One Day, Gone the Next.
ARE THE DEMONSTRATORS THINKING “GOD BLESS AMERICA?”
ARE THE DEMONSTRATORS THINKING “GOD BLESS AMERICA?” Try this with Trump and see how far you would get. As President he sent some troops out with no ID to the West Coast to stop some demonstrators. Frightening to say the least. That’s mentioned because there are demonstrations and there are riots camouflaged as demonstrations. Feeling deeply about something is fine. … [Read more...] about ARE THE DEMONSTRATORS THINKING “GOD BLESS AMERICA?”
Climate scientists despair at rapid temperature rise; almost 4-in-5 surveyed project 2.5º+C increase by 2100
Plus, the oceans continue heating at a record pace. “I think we are headed for major societal disruption within the next five years,” said Gretta Pecl, at the University of Tasmania. “[Authorities] will be overwhelmed by extreme event after extreme event, food production will be disrupted.” Professor Pecl spoke to The Guardian as part of its analysis of the feasibility … [Read more...] about Climate scientists despair at rapid temperature rise; almost 4-in-5 surveyed project 2.5º+C increase by 2100
Justice Sotomayor’s health isn’t the real problem for Democrats – winning elections is
Winning on Election Day is the best path for any political party to remake the Supreme Court. Photo by Scott J. Ferrell/Congressional Quarterly/Getty Images Kevin J. McMahon, Trinity College It almost sounds like a bad joke: What did the 78-year-old male senator say to the 69-year-old female justice? “RETIRE!” That’s effectively what … [Read more...] about Justice Sotomayor’s health isn’t the real problem for Democrats – winning elections is
On Holocaust Remembrance: Honoring a Holocaust Survivor Medal of Honor Recipient
About eight weeks ago we honored eighteen service members of the Jewish faith who have been awarded the Medal of Honor, going as far back as the Civil War. One of those heroes is Corporal Tibor Rubin. This is what we wrote about him: Corporal Tibor Rubin [was awarded the Medal of Honor] for “for extraordinary heroism during the period from July 23, 1950 to … [Read more...] about On Holocaust Remembrance: Honoring a Holocaust Survivor Medal of Honor Recipient
HOW TO HANDLE A MISCARRIAGE
HOW TO HANDLE A MISCARRIAGE It’s in your hands. No training needed. No Doctor’s license required. No attorney’s license. You can even be a man. In fact, you don’t even have to be pregnant. Now you’re probably thinking “Who the hell is this”? Is he or she smoking something?” “Maybe it’s worth pursuing?” I can tell you this. It can give you a high in ways that you may … [Read more...] about HOW TO HANDLE A MISCARRIAGE
TRUMP FOREVER? (CARTOON)
The Second Civil War
The movie Civil War opened in theaters on April 12th. The movie portrays a second American civil war, set in an unspecified near future time. California and Texas have succeeded from the Union and violence has broken out between warring factions all over the country. This movie is timely, because many Americans believe the country is more culturally divided than ever before. … [Read more...] about The Second Civil War
DONALD TRUMP AND JUSTICE (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
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” certainly sums up his outlook on his life and work which are inexorably entwined. Mike’s warm, easygoing and zany demeanor is evidence that his personality matches his creative talents. As … [Read more...] about DONALD TRUMP AND JUSTICE (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Gaza: As One Relief Project Nears Completion, Another Humanitarian Crisis Looms (UPDATE)
BREAKING UPATE: As many signs pointed to the beginning of Israel’s invasion of Rafah, Hamas announced today that it has “accepted an Egyptian-Qatari proposal for a cease-fire to halt the seven-month-long war with Israel in Gaza.” There has been no immediate comment from Israel on the cease-fire proposal. Original Post: Note: As this article is posted, there are … [Read more...] about Gaza: As One Relief Project Nears Completion, Another Humanitarian Crisis Looms (UPDATE)
Kristi Noem’s Vice Presidential Trump selection chances now in political gravel pit
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's chances of geing Donald Trump's Vice Presidential election are now in a political gavel pit, numerous reports say. How out of favor has she fallen? At a big Trump fundraiser last night in Florida he talked about possible veep choices and did not mention Noem. She was originally supposed to be there, but wasn't. Ever since it was revealed that … [Read more...] about Kristi Noem’s Vice Presidential Trump selection chances now in political gravel pit
A Salute to Mark Hamill
For Star Wars Day 2024, this blog salutes Mark Hamill. Granted, there is more to him than Star Wars, as he explained when he appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers in April of 2019. "I love to tease the fans online. It drives them crazy. I'm sure that Disney's not that happy about it, but what are they gonna do, fire me?" - Mark Hamill to Seth Meyers Mark was a … [Read more...] about A Salute to Mark Hamill