If this was a nation where the president used the legal system to go after his political opponents, as Donald Trump so often claims, then he would have fled the country to live in exile after his failed coup attempt and not be sitting through jury selections in a courtroom while dozing off. Trump lies and says his criminal trials are politically motivated and now, he can lie … [Read more...] about Sleepy Don (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
WILL MIKE JOHNSON BE OUSTED? WILL HE PUT UKRAINE AID UP FOR A VOTE?
Is Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson about to be ousted? Will he follow in the political footsteps of Kevin McCarthy and be on the losing end of a move to vacate vote? And - a bigger issue - will he allow a vote to take place for aid to a struggling Ukraine? Or will he continue to block a vote or offer a tepid aid package that would not be enough aid, and therefore brand … [Read more...] about WILL MIKE JOHNSON BE OUSTED? WILL HE PUT UKRAINE AID UP FOR A VOTE?
ANTI SEMITISM APPROVAL (CARTOON)
Medal of Honor Tuesday: Navy Lt. Cdr. George Levick Street III
This week, the Department of Defense highlights another hero who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Pacific in World War II. In July 1944, the U.S.S. Tirante submarine commanded by then-Navy Lt. Commander George Levick Street III “sank at least six Japanese ships,” a feat of leadership and bravery that earned Street the Medal of Honor and his crew the … [Read more...] about Medal of Honor Tuesday: Navy Lt. Cdr. George Levick Street III
Trump’s election interference trial: the oldest felony charge reaches a jury first
In addition to being tax day, April 15, 2024 marked the first time a U.S. president stood trial, as a civilian, for crimes against a state and the nation. In March 2023, former president of the United States Donald J. Trump (R) became the first U.S. president to be charged with a crime [1], which happened to be under New York state law. He joined the ranks of a lot of other … [Read more...] about Trump’s election interference trial: the oldest felony charge reaches a jury first
Momentous Indian elections could strengthen Modi’s partnership with Biden.
While President Joe Biden struggles for electoral survival, his friend Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi can safely expect resounding approval for a third straight term at India’s general elections starting next Friday, April 19. This will be a momentous election and an inflection point in India’s growth trajectory and place in the world. Like any powerful leader, Modi is … [Read more...] about Momentous Indian elections could strengthen Modi’s partnership with Biden.
TRUMP DOZING IN COURT: SOMETIMES EDITORIAL CARTOONS ARE OVERTAKEN BY EVENTS
Editorial cartooning is a wonderful art. Cartoonists can express a viewpoint in cartoons that often get laughs (from those on the political side of the cartoonists' viewpoint). But the danger is that they're overtaken by events (through no fault of the cartoonists, who aren't psychics). Here's a cartoon now being circulated: It is now less impactful due to former … [Read more...] about TRUMP DOZING IN COURT: SOMETIMES EDITORIAL CARTOONS ARE OVERTAKEN BY EVENTS
News media ignore or whitewash Trump speeches; Pennsylvania event on Saturday followed standard procedure
News organizations continue to cherry pick quotes from Donald Trump's speeches or press events. They also summarize and paraphrase in order to suggest that there is sense in the nonsensical. Category: things I read so that you don't have to. On Saturday, Trump held a campaign rally in Schnecksville, PA, which is outside of Allentown and about 100 miles due west of New … [Read more...] about News media ignore or whitewash Trump speeches; Pennsylvania event on Saturday followed standard procedure
A monumental case, unfolding in a court of law and a court of public opinion – Trump goes on trial
Former President Donald Trump stands trial on April 15, 2024. Yuki Iwamura//AFP via Getty Images Karrin Vasby Anderson, Colorado State University and Tim Bakken, United States Military Academy West Point Former President Donald Trump’s New York trial on charges related to paying hush money to an adult film star begins on April 15, 2024. The … [Read more...] about A monumental case, unfolding in a court of law and a court of public opinion – Trump goes on trial
TRUMP 12 JURORS (Cartoon)
Shadow war no more: Hostilities between Israel and Iran have strayed into direct warfare – is there any going back?
Israel’s air defense system intercepted nearly all missiles fired from Iran on April 13, 2024. AP Photo/Tomer Neuberg Javed Ali, University of Michigan For decades, Iran and Israel have been engaged in a “shadow war.” Falling short of direct military confrontation, this conflict has been characterized by war through other means – through proxies, … [Read more...] about Shadow war no more: Hostilities between Israel and Iran have strayed into direct warfare – is there any going back?
AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY (CARTOON)
Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel was a strategic miscalculation. Can all-out war now be averted?
Ran Porat, Monash University Close to midnight on April 13, hundreds of military drones were launched from both Iran and Iraq toward Israel. Subsequently, several waves of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and rockets followed, originating from Iran, Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon – all directed at Israel. This unprecedented multi-front attack on Israel constitutes a de facto … [Read more...] about Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel was a strategic miscalculation. Can all-out war now be averted?
Has the media learned anything since the O.J. Simpson trial?
O.J. Simpson shows the jury a pair of gloves, similar to those found near the crime scene, during his trial in Los Angeles in 1995. POO/AFP via Getty Images Frankie Bailey, University at Albany, State University of New York With the death of O.J. Simpson, I can’t help but wonder whether the media has learned any lessons from its coverage of his trial, … [Read more...] about Has the media learned anything since the O.J. Simpson trial?
WHY?
WHY? Why are there so many unanswered questions about Trump’s background? Why is Trump fighting so hard to hold on to the presidency? Why did Trump say during the campaign “If I lose, I might have to leave the country? Why wasn’t that question considered to be as relevant as any issue? Why was Trump considered a good businessman when he failed in almost every business … [Read more...] about WHY?
ELEPHANT BLINDERS (CARTOON)
Are we on the verge of a new age of anti-monopolists?
In case you missed it, major corporations are major contributors to inflation, because they can raise prices with impunity. From Robert Reich earlier this week: In 2023, PepsiCo’s chief financial officer said that even though inflation was dropping, its prices would not be. Pepsi hiked its prices by double digits and announced plans to keep them high in 2024. If … [Read more...] about Are we on the verge of a new age of anti-monopolists?
Russia is winning the propaganda war
Anti-Ukraine and pro-Russia propaganda has permeated not just the U.S. Republican Party. Russia is also allegedly buying politicians in European nation states. Like the U.S., Europe has been a major ally of Ukraine as it fends off the Russian invasion, now entering its third year. CNN calls these acts "meddling." Meddling is a form of impropriety. However, paying elected … [Read more...] about Russia is winning the propaganda war
TRUMP’S ABORTION PUNT
An adjudicated rapist, who was recently held liable by a jury for physically invading a woman’s bodily autonomy, has now taken it upon himself to opine about how government can control women’s bodily autonomy. Before we even begin to analyze Donald Trump’s announcement of his stance on abortion this week, we do need to stipulate it’s as worthless as soiled tissue. This guy’s … [Read more...] about TRUMP’S ABORTION PUNT
GOP threats to keep Biden off the ballot in November have no historical precedent this century
Ohio and Alabama secretaries of state give the phrase "politically motivated" new meaning. Secretaries of state in Alabama (Wes Allen-R) and Ohio (Frank LaRose-R) are threatening to keep President Joe Biden off the November ballot because the Democratic National Convention is scheduled after ballot deadlines. News organizations are treating these proclamations as though … [Read more...] about GOP threats to keep Biden off the ballot in November have no historical precedent this century