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
GOODBYE OJ (CARTOON)
I had settled on an idea for a cartoon on another subject when the news of O.J. Simpson’s death was announced. Of course, I dropped what I was doing and went to work on an O.J. cartoon. I had already drawn most of the cartoon when I got a better idea, but I only had to delete a portion of the artwork. It was fun. My pal Jack Ohman, a brilliant Pulitzer Prize-winning … [Read more...] about GOODBYE OJ (CARTOON)
How Iran responds to Damascus attack could determine trajectory of conflict in the Middle East
Javed Ali, University of Michigan Reports that Iran is preparing reprisal attacks following the deadly bombing of a facility that Israel claims is linked to threats against its interests have provoked fears of conflict widening in the Middle East. U.S. President Joe Biden has vowed “ironclad” support for Israel, which is widely considered to be responsible for the April … [Read more...] about How Iran responds to Damascus attack could determine trajectory of conflict in the Middle East
OH MY GOD. IT’S DIVINE DONNY
by Don Hermann Columnist How fortunate and privileged we are to have a God-Like figure amongst us. Divine Donny, 2024 years hungrily waiting for his acknowledgement. He has a unique way of making contact. Especially with women. After all, a Deity, in his eyes has certain privileges. Touching, fondling, sexual act all part of what he considers his entitlement, whether he … [Read more...] about OH MY GOD. IT’S DIVINE DONNY
Elephant tourism often involves cruelty – here are steps toward more humane, animal-friendly excursions
A tourist on National Elephant Day in Thailand. oneclearvision/Getty Images Michelle Szydlowski, Miami University Suju Kali is a 50-year-old elephant in Nepal who has been carrying tourists for over 30 years. Like many elephants I encounter through my research, Suju Kali exhibits anxiety and can be aggressive toward strangers. She suffers from … [Read more...] about Elephant tourism often involves cruelty – here are steps toward more humane, animal-friendly excursions
ABORTION RIGHTS (CARTOONS)
Trump pushes the limits of every restriction he faces – including threatening judges and their families
Donald Trump picks his targets carefully and seeks to undermine their legitimacy. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Paul M. Collins Jr., UMass Amherst Donald Trump has done it again. And again. In a series of social media posts, the former president personally attacked the daughter of the judge presiding over his criminal trial in New York state. Among … [Read more...] about Trump pushes the limits of every restriction he faces – including threatening judges and their families
Trump on abortion: overturning Roe v Wade was an “incredible achievement” but Arizona has gone “too far”
Plus a lie about support for restricting abortion access The Arizona Supreme Court has, at least temporarily, ruled that a Civil War era law banning abortion is legal, as we reported previously (here and here). On Wednesday, reporters asked presidential candidate Donald Trump "Did Arizona go too far?" while standing outside the airport terminal in Atlanta. Trump … [Read more...] about Trump on abortion: overturning Roe v Wade was an “incredible achievement” but Arizona has gone “too far”
Arizona’s Civil War-era abortion ban turns the state into “ground zero”
Updated: 10 Apr 2024, 11:00 am Pacific In case it’s not crystal clear, the GOP-appointed Arizona Supreme Court has upheld a law banning abortion passed in 1864, before statehood (1912) AND more than 50 years before women could vote (1920). How did Civil War-era doctors practice medicine? [D]octors didn’t believe in washing their hands but did believe that the body … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Civil War-era abortion ban turns the state into “ground zero”
Bollywood is playing a large supporting role in India’s elections
A man walks past posters of the film ‘PM Narendra Modi,’ a biopic on the Indian prime minister, during its launch in Mumbai, India, in 2019. AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool Preminda Jacob, University of Maryland, Baltimore County As the largest electorate in history goes to the polls in India from April 19 to June 1, 2024, political parties are seeking to … [Read more...] about Bollywood is playing a large supporting role in India’s elections
TRUMP ECLIPSE (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 TRUMP ECLIPSE (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Arizona Supreme Court rules near total 1864 abortion ban enforceable – sending some Republicans scrambling
The age-old question is: what would happen if a dog chasing a car finally caught it? In the wake of the Arizona Supreme Court's ruling that an abortion ban from 1864 is enforceable, Republicans are now in that position. The ruling was particularly political ill-timed for Republicans: it came one day after former President Donald Trump said his basic position on abortion is … [Read more...] about Arizona Supreme Court rules near total 1864 abortion ban enforceable – sending some Republicans scrambling