Watch me draw. … [Read more...] about Cartoon: A Disgusting Hoax
Trump vs. Congress: The emergency declaration should not be resolved in court
President Donald Trump declaring a national emergency to build a wall. AP/Evan Vucci William E. Nelson, New York University President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration to build a border wall has provoked a constitutional confrontation with Congress. Here is the background for understanding what’s at stake – beginning more than two centuries ago. … [Read more...] about Trump vs. Congress: The emergency declaration should not be resolved in court
Is The Roman Catholic Church Imploding?
Is the Roman Catholic branch of the universal Church imploding? That's a fair question to ask considering all of the current controversies pertaining to that branch of the Church. Before answering the question, we need to consider some facts that Roman Catholic leaders may or may not acknowledge. First, the universal Church is far bigger than its Roman Catholic branch. … [Read more...] about Is The Roman Catholic Church Imploding?
The GOP’s time for choosing
WASHINGTON -- In 1964, Nelson Rockefeller, then the governor of New York, rose before the Republican National Convention to condemn "extremists" who had "no plan and no program to keep the peace and bring freedom to the world." Amidst the boos and catcalls from right-wingers on the floor, Rockefeller denounced those who "spread distrust," "engender suspicion" and "encourage … [Read more...] about The GOP’s time for choosing
D. J. Trump Little Red Catalogue (Cartoon)
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about D. J. Trump Little Red Catalogue (Cartoon)
Shakespeare as Blogger
"To blog or not to blog: That is the question." Shakespeare might have said that if blogging had existed during his lifetime. However, blogging might not have been his cup of tea. That's because blogging is risky. Andrew Sullivan explains why: "A reporter can wait — must wait — until every source has confirmed. A novelist can spend months or years before committing words … [Read more...] about Shakespeare as Blogger
Buggered in the Balkans: Russia’s Latest Antics
“The Russians have the biggest share. With their long fingers everywhere.” Save the World, George Harrison, 1980 The Balkans describe an area of south-east Europe between Turkey and Austria which, as Churchill once noted wryly, produces more history than it consumes. It’s a region of mountain people with long memories. Hill folk are … [Read more...] about Buggered in the Balkans: Russia’s Latest Antics
Why proposals to sell nuclear reactors to Saudi Arabia raise red flags
Saudi Arabia has many possible motives for pursuing nuclear power. TTstudio/Shutterstock.com Chen Kane, Middlebury According to a congressional report, a group that includes former senior U.S. government officials is lobbying to sell nuclear power plants to Saudi Arabia. As an expert focusing on the Middle East and the spread of nuclear weapons, I … [Read more...] about Why proposals to sell nuclear reactors to Saudi Arabia raise red flags
Bridge and Tunnel to Nowhere
The other night, a friend asked me who I would vote for in Tuesday’s Special Election to fill out the remainder of Letitia James’ term as Public Advocate, I answered plainly: I don’t know. I’ve had a day to think about it and to read up on many of the seventeen candidates, and I can now give a more informed answer: I don’t know. Public Advocate is the … [Read more...] about Bridge and Tunnel to Nowhere
The Freddie Mercury story that goes untold in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
The film glosses over the bigotry Mercury faced as a queer man with HIV. AP Photo Laurie Marhoefer, University of Washington Millions of people will tune in to the Oscars to see “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the biopic of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, compete for best picture. There are already a lot of people cheering against it. “Bohemian Rhapsody” has … [Read more...] about The Freddie Mercury story that goes untold in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Cartoon: Mr. Trump Hurling Invective
Fealty to Trump or the Constitution?
Now that the inevitable moment of truth has finally arrived - with Donald Trump in banana republic mode, concocting a phony national emergency, flouting the will of Congress and trampling its constitutional spending power - we will soon learn whether he has fatally infuriated the Fellowship of the Furrowed Brow. I am referring, of course, to all those congressional … [Read more...] about Fealty to Trump or the Constitution?
An “Exciting But Dangerous Moment” for Medicare for All
All human beings have a right to healthcare, but powerful forces remain dead set against it. An interview with PNHP president Dr. Adam Gaffney. by Michael Winship Dr. Adam Gaffney is the brand new president of Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP), the national, Medicare for All advocacy group of medical professionals and others committed to … [Read more...] about An “Exciting But Dangerous Moment” for Medicare for All
In allegedly faking his attack, Smollett grievously injured countless others
WASHINGTON -- I hope actor Jussie Smollett gets the psychological help he apparently needs. And I hope authorities in Chicago throw the book at him, because the lies he is accused of telling will likely bring great harm to innocent victims. Smollett's arrest Thursday for allegedly filing a false police report came as no surprise. His improbable tale -- he said he was … [Read more...] about In allegedly faking his attack, Smollett grievously injured countless others
Iraq’s brutal crackdown on suspected Islamic State supporters could trigger civil war
Family members of Sunni men and boys in Iraq accused of supporting ISIS hold up pictures of their arrested relatives. AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo Eric Keels, University of Tennessee and Angela D. Nichols, Florida Atlantic University Large portions of the Islamic State in Iraq have been either killed, captured or forced underground over the past three … [Read more...] about Iraq’s brutal crackdown on suspected Islamic State supporters could trigger civil war
3 Political Fights to Get Involved in if You Want to Retire with Dignity Someday
I didn't think about my body eventually betraying me, and getting old, and eventually dying, until my grandfather finally let us take him to the hospital. Everybody in the family knew that, if he was asking, something must be badly wrong with him. He hated hospitals. My grandfather didn't have much money in savings, but he and my grandmother did live fairly comfortably on an … [Read more...] about 3 Political Fights to Get Involved in if You Want to Retire with Dignity Someday
A Poor Man’s Nixon (Cartoon, Column and Video)
“A poor man’s something” is an expression used to describe an item or a person as being similar to something else of a higher quality. For example; you can say an Epiphone guitar is a poor man’s Gibson. If you own an Epiphone, don’t feel bad. I own one too and it’s awesome but it’s not a Gibson. You get my point. Yesterday, Donald Trump described former Deputy Director of … [Read more...] about A Poor Man’s Nixon (Cartoon, Column and Video)
How to keep conservation policies from backfiring in a globally connected world
A worker marks timber logs at a concession area in Sarawak, Malaysia. Rainforest logging in Asia feeds much of the world’s thirst for timber. AP Photo/Vincent Thian Andrew Frederick Johnson, San Diego State University For many years environmentalists have urged the public to “think globally, act locally” – meaning, consider the health of the planet, … [Read more...] about How to keep conservation policies from backfiring in a globally connected world
A very British lesson for the American left
Does the bolt of eight members of Parliament from the British Labour Party out of frustration with its left-wing leader, Jeremy Corbyn, have anything to teach Democrats in the United States? There's a case for saying no, since Corbyn is well to the left of anyone bidding to lead the Democratic Party. That would include Sen. Bernie Sanders, the democratic socialist who … [Read more...] about A very British lesson for the American left
