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
Shakey Conspiracy Theories (Cartoon and Video)
Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks Friday’s earthquake and yesterday's eclipse are signs from God. If that’s the case and God is trying to tell us something, then it should be noted that the epicenter of the earthquake was about six miles from Trump’s New Jersey BedBug and Breakfast golf course at Bedminster. A lightning bolt also hit the Statue of Liberty on Thursday. Maybe God … [Read more...] about Shakey Conspiracy Theories (Cartoon and Video)
From Reagan to Obama, presidents have left office with ‘strategic regret’ – will leaving troops in Iraq and Syria be Biden or Trump’s?
A military spouse hugs a U.S. soldier at Joint Base Langley-Eustis ahead of deployment on March 12, 2024. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Charles Walldorf, Wake Forest University U.S. presidents often leave the White House expressing “strategic regret” over perceived foreign policy failures. Lyndon Johnson was haunted by the Vietnam War. Bill … [Read more...] about From Reagan to Obama, presidents have left office with ‘strategic regret’ – will leaving troops in Iraq and Syria be Biden or Trump’s?
Our Plastic Dilemma
In the late 19th century, plastic was invented as a substitute for ivory in billiard balls and piano keys and was originally called celluloid. Several decades later, Bakerlite was introduced, followed by polyethylene and dozens more varieties of plastic. Manufacture and demand for plastic in various products kept ramping up, until plastic of different kinds and shapes was found … [Read more...] about Our Plastic Dilemma
Medal of Honor Tuesday: Marine Corps 1st Lt. James Elms Swett
We have all watched those breathtaking World War II air battle footages where intrepid allied fighter pilots with superb airmanship and tenacious fighting spirit hurl themselves into action against superior-in-number enemy aircraft and shoot them out of the skies. Well, several of these words are found in the Medal of Honor citation for Marine Corps Lt. James E. Swett who … [Read more...] about Medal of Honor Tuesday: Marine Corps 1st Lt. James Elms Swett
Bush 43 appointed federal judge who thinks the DOJ is picking on ‘Rise Above Movement’ White supremacists
For the second time this year, U.S. District Judge Cormac J. Carney has claimed that the Department of Justice is "selectively" charging White supremacists and not prosecuting “far-left extremist groups, such as Antifa.” Tyler Laube, 27, pleaded guilty to "punching a journalist at a pro-Trump rally in 2017." Carney sentenced Tyler Laube to time served, his 35 days in … [Read more...] about Bush 43 appointed federal judge who thinks the DOJ is picking on ‘Rise Above Movement’ White supremacists
Vampires in Silent Cinema provides a timeline to Dracula
Reviewed by Doug Gibson In Gary Rhodes' new book, "Vampires in Silent Cinema," (Edinburgh University Press, 2023), the author cites a "non-fiction" article in the June 15, 1732 issue of The American Weekly Mercury periodical. In Hungary, it was claimed, "certain Dead Bodies (called here Vampyres) killed several persons by sucking out all their blood." As Rhodes … [Read more...] about Vampires in Silent Cinema provides a timeline to Dracula
Trump accused Biden of using cocaine and cheating in golf in Hugh Hewitt interview
From the “you can’t make this stuff up” and “things the Washington DC political press corps ignore” departments: On 04 April, presidential candidate Donald Trump —- in an incoherent statement —- accused President Joe Biden of being “high as a kite” on “white stuff” while delivering the State of the “Nation/Union” address. Because the political press corps cherry … [Read more...] about Trump accused Biden of using cocaine and cheating in golf in Hugh Hewitt interview
Trump plan to end Russian war in Ukraine would reward Putin, experts warn
INSURRECTIONIST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Remember when nobody liked an butt-kisser? Remember when the teacher’s pet was the least popular kid in school. What happened? Nobody respects a bootlicking toady but this goes beyond that. This is straight-up cultist. A few Republicans in the House have introduced a bill to rename Dulles International Airport after Donald Trump. I first saw this story on Monday but I didn’t … [Read more...] about INSURRECTIONIST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
Your dog may not be the best sleep partner. gollykim/E+ via Getty Images Brian N. Chin, Trinity College Sleeping with your dog in the same room could be negatively affecting your sleep quality, according to my team’s recently published research in Scientific Reports. We recruited a nationally representative sample of more than 1,500 American adults … [Read more...] about Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
Trump’s Lawyers Told the Court That No One Would Give Him a Bond. Then He Got a Lifeline, but They Didn’t Tell the Judges
Embed from Getty Images by Robert Faturechi, Justin Elliott and Alex Mierjeski ProPublica Former President Donald Trump scored a victory last week when a New York court slashed the amount he had to put up while appealing his civil fraud case to $175 million. His lawyers had told the appellate court it was a “practical impossibility” to get a bond for the full amount … [Read more...] about Trump’s Lawyers Told the Court That No One Would Give Him a Bond. Then He Got a Lifeline, but They Didn’t Tell the Judges
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. basically takes Trump’s position on January 6 Insurrection
Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who often raises conspiracy theories, has now taken a position on the January 6 insurrection and those who were arrested that almost totally mirrors Donald Trump's. Does this mean he'll be more of a threat to former President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden in the 2024 Presidential election? CNN: … [Read more...] about Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. basically takes Trump’s position on January 6 Insurrection
