Amazon’s move will gentrify neighborhoods – at what social cost?
The largest public housing complex in the country, Queensbridge Houses, is located near the spot where Amazon plans to put a new headquarters. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan Alexandra Staub, Pennsylvania State University When large companies move into an area, politicians often proclaim how the new business will create jobs, increase tax revenues, and thus … [Read more...] about Amazon’s move will gentrify neighborhoods – at what social cost?
KHASHOGGI, CLINTON, COMEY (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Donald Trump wants to send Hillary Clinton and James Comey to prison for being his political enemies while defending a man accused of ordering a murder because it’s good for business. In one day, Trump betrayed American values. The New York Times reported that last spring, Trump told White House Counsel Don McGahn that he wanted to order the Justice Department to prosecute … [Read more...] about KHASHOGGI, CLINTON, COMEY (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Trump Plays P.R. Person for Saudi Arabia: Discounts Crown Prince’s Role in Khashoggi Murder
Buffeted by international criticism and condemnation for its Crown Prince's alleged but increasingly believed role in the brutal murder of Washington Post journalist journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Saudia Arabia has a new public relations person in Washington. President Donald Trump. In yet another virtual attack on America's traditional norms, Trump is discounting the … [Read more...] about Trump Plays P.R. Person for Saudi Arabia: Discounts Crown Prince’s Role in Khashoggi Murder
Congressional Democrats To Tackle Climate Change
Congressional Democrats are vowing to tackle the issue of climate change once the next session of Congress begins. States The Hill, "Many of the incoming Democrats, including Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.), are pushing progressive climate policies like transitioning the country completely to renewable energy and are clashing with current Democratic lawmakers over … [Read more...] about Congressional Democrats To Tackle Climate Change
The Rather than lick his wounds, Trump ramps up his bluster
WASHINGTON -- Like a television show that has jumped the shark, President Trump's frantic act grows more desperate and pathetic by the day. Asked by Chris Wallace of "Fox News Sunday" to grade his presidency, Trump absurdly replied: "Look, I hate to do it, but I will do it, I would give myself an A-plus. Is that enough? Can I go higher than that?" Much closer to the mark … [Read more...] about The Rather than lick his wounds, Trump ramps up his bluster
Rick Scott- Corruption Rewarded
How can a man who was blatantly corrupt in his business life, though he never went to prison, be elected to three major positions in government by the voters of Florida. The only possible answers are that they didn’t know or didn’t care. He used his own wealth that was corruptly obtained propagandizing and advertising to extol his own virtues and denigrate his opponents. But … [Read more...] about Rick Scott- Corruption Rewarded
Donald Trump: AWOL for Our Veterans
On November 11, this past Veteran’s Day, people and politicians across the nation turned out to show their respect for those who have served our country. Donald Trump was not among them. He was AWOL then as he has been so many times in the past when it comes to demonstrating a genuine commitment to and respect for those who have served in the military. Trump’s being … [Read more...] about Donald Trump: AWOL for Our Veterans
Finland Takes Trump’s Forest Management Advice Very Seriously
CODA: We are living in an era when satire seems to be imitating life so much, that it is becoming increasingly difficult to tell what's what. Caveat emptor. The Nordic nation of Finland lies partly within the Arctic Circle, has much lower year-round temperatures, receives more rain- and snow fall than the state of California and does not have the powerful, dry, hot Santa Ana … [Read more...] about Finland Takes Trump’s Forest Management Advice Very Seriously
The Link Between Feminism and Animal Welfare
Recently, I wrote a piece here asking the question, “is sustainable meat production possible?” I’d like to muse today on another reason why changing our meat production model is so important to me. I believe the objectification of any being is wrong — be it a human or an animal. That’s why for many, the intersectionality of feminism and animal welfare is becoming clearer and … [Read more...] about The Link Between Feminism and Animal Welfare
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The supreme test of Nancy Pelosi’s wizardry
WASHINGTON -- Without Nancy Pelosi's toughness, focus and legislative skill, there would probably be no Affordable Care Act. Her speakership during the Obama presidency left a legacy of achievement in other areas as well, including a far-reaching reform of Wall Street regulation and a massive economic stimulus that helped save a collapsing economy. It would be hard to find a … [Read more...] about The supreme test of Nancy Pelosi’s wizardry
Remember when the Democratic Party was racist?
Remember when the Democratic Party was racist? That's the way the Democratic Party was from its founding up to the late 20th Century. Then, the racists abandoned the Democratic Party and joined the Republican Party. Why they did so is anyone's guess. After all, the GOP was formed to rid the USA of slavery, and later the GOP fought to provide black Americans with the same … [Read more...] about Remember when the Democratic Party was racist?
Trump Vengefully Attacks Venerable Navy SEAL Admiral (UPDATE)
UPDATE: Submissive and acquiescent to its Party leader, no matter what, the Republican National Committee (RNC) is defending Trump on his shameful attack on retired Navy Adm. William McRaven. In a tweet, the RNC piled on the admiral for alleged political affiliations with Hillary Clinton saying the former Navy Seal and military hero is "hardly a non-political figure." … [Read more...] about Trump Vengefully Attacks Venerable Navy SEAL Admiral (UPDATE)
A Cereal Liar (Cartoon, Column and Video)
The damage Donald Trump has inflicted on this nation in just the past few years will last for generations. Forty years from now, a couple of people will be sitting in a cafe in Paris debating if the United States is still dumb enough to elect a lying, racist, sexist, stupid, juvenile, corrupt reality TV show host. Trump sycophants with daddy issues believe their deity has … [Read more...] about A Cereal Liar (Cartoon, Column and Video)
How many women does it take to change a broken Congress?
How many women does it take to change a broken Congress? Currently, there are 84 women in the U.S. House of Representatives. That number is about to rise to at least 100. Office of Nancy Pelosi Wendy K. Smith, University of Delaware and Terry Babcock-Lumish, University of Delaware The next United States Congress will have … [Read more...] about How many women does it take to change a broken Congress?
UN says Yemen’s people will be “reduced to sacks of bones” if war continues
Embed from Getty Images Yemen will become “a country of living ghosts” if the war continues unabated, a United Nations official warned, even as President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Saudi Arabia to halt the fighting. Hoping for a respite, the UN is drawing up plans to provide food, medicines and other emergency assistance to 14 million people in Yemen per … [Read more...] about UN says Yemen’s people will be “reduced to sacks of bones” if war continues
Dozens of migrants disappear in Mexico as Central American caravan pushes northward
Migrants travel in groups through Mexico for safety reasons. But Mexico is still one of the world’s most dangerous countries. AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd Luis Gómez Romero, University of Wollongong The Hondurans who banded together last month to travel northward to the United States, fleeing gangs, corruption and poverty, were joined by other Central … [Read more...] about Dozens of migrants disappear in Mexico as Central American caravan pushes northward
While Trump feasts on Thanksgiving, troops on the border eat rations and await Pancho Villa
President Trump is reportedly planning to celebrate Thanksgiving once again at his members-only Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida, feasting on (if previous menus repeat) a 24-dish extravaganza of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, marshmallow sweet potatoes, red snapper, leg of lamb, grilled diver scallops, stone crab, ahi tuna martinis, Maine lobster bisque, short ribs, beef … [Read more...] about While Trump feasts on Thanksgiving, troops on the border eat rations and await Pancho Villa
America’s overt payback for China’s covert espionage
By DAVID IGNATIUS Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- While the bombastic U.S.-China "trade war" has been getting the headlines, U.S. intelligence and law-enforcement agencies have been waging a quieter battle to combat Chinese theft of trade secrets from American companies -- a practice so widespread that even China trade boosters regard it as … [Read more...] about America’s overt payback for China’s covert espionage