Republicans may be panicking over Ohio’s special election result
Republicans may be panicking over Ohio's special election results Ohio Democratic candidate Danny O'Connor, left, and Republican candidate Troy Balderson. AP Photo/John Minchillo (left)/Jay LaPrete (right) Nathaniel Swigger, The Ohio State University Ohio’s special election to fill the seat of retiring Republican … [Read more...] about Republicans may be panicking over Ohio’s special election result
(UPDATED) Generation Z, Ready To Change the World
UPDATE: As it is for millions of high school students across the country, it is also “back to school” time for the Parkland Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) High School. But it is “hardly a back to normal” school return. While high school students were enjoying a respite from homework and studies, many MSD High School students – survivors of one of the deadliest school … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) Generation Z, Ready To Change the World
(UPDATE II) Why The Trump-Mueller Interview Standoff Will Lead To A Big Kaboom
A speeding drunk driver plows into a crowded school bus, but the drunk's lawyers tell investigators he won't agree to an interview if it includes questions about the accident. That incredibly -- if not surprisingly -- is where we find ourselves nearly a year after Donald Trump launched a vicious circle of denunciations of Robert Mueller laced with expressions of willingness to … [Read more...] about (UPDATE II) Why The Trump-Mueller Interview Standoff Will Lead To A Big Kaboom
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)
It is the movie we all need, but certainly, don't deserve. Bringing together the original 2008 cast of Mamma Mia!, this sequel is a fun, reminiscent new chapter to the story audiences have loved for nearly two decades on stage and on film. At times solemn, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is more serious and consequential. It still finds a way, however, to be fun, upbeat, and to … [Read more...] about Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)
MUST WATCH VIDEO: Don Lemon Responds to Trump’s Attacks on Him and LeBron James
CNN's Don Lemon forcefully responded to Donald't Trump's attacks on him and NBA megastar LeBron James -- noting that "referring to African-Americans as dumb is one of the oldest canards of racism in this country." MUST WATCH (and if you like it, social media it!) Follow Joe Gandelman on Twitter at @JoeGandelman … [Read more...] about MUST WATCH VIDEO: Don Lemon Responds to Trump’s Attacks on Him and LeBron James
Cartoon: Enemy of the People
As Russians hack the US grid, a look at what’s needed to protect it
The high-voltage lines carrying electricity across the U.S. aren’t the only potential targets. Rolypolyman Manimaran Govindarasu, Iowa State University and Adam Hahn, Washington State University The U.S. electricity grid is hard to defend because of its enormous size and heavy dependency on digital communication and computerized control software. The … [Read more...] about As Russians hack the US grid, a look at what’s needed to protect it
Incels- A New Face of Misogyny
Incels- A New Face of Misogyny A new gender-based terrorist movement directed against women has come to public attention recently consisting of involuntarily celibate men known as ‘incels’ who are aggressively misogynistic and aggrieved at women. It appears these feelings developed because lonely men were rejected by or unable to approach women whom they wanted as sexual … [Read more...] about Incels- A New Face of Misogyny
Mike Pence’s Inspiring Words To Live (and Govern) By
Mike Pence: "…the President is 'just like the rest of us', he is the most powerful man in the world. If you and I fall into bad moral habits, we can harm our families, our employers and our friends. The President of the United States can incinerate the planet. Seriously, the very idea that we ought to have at or less than the same moral demands placed on the Chief Executive … [Read more...] about Mike Pence’s Inspiring Words To Live (and Govern) By
Republicans Aren’t All Bad Either
Democrats need to think twice before condemning all Republicans because Republicans aren't all bad. Keep in mind that the Republican Party came into existence for the purpose of combating a great evil that the Democratic Party was protecting and promoting. Indeed, Democrats started a war in response to a Republican being elected President. That is why authentic … [Read more...] about Republicans Aren’t All Bad Either
Two Months in the Facebook Hellhole
WARNING: Philip K. Dick spoilers. If you don't want to read them, you probably ought to stop reading here. You may have noticed that I have not been present much of late on Facebook. Facebook Enforcing Our Community Standards — We believe in giving people a voice, but we also want everyone using Facebook to feel safe. It's why we have Community Standards and remove … [Read more...] about Two Months in the Facebook Hellhole
LeBron Meets LeCon (Cartoon and Column)
If you donate to LeBron James’ charity, The LeBron James Family Foundation, you will help educate a child and provide university scholarships. If you donate to the Trump Foundation, you will help Donald Trump purchase a portrait of himself, or maybe some sports memorabilia, or perhaps pay off fines for his businesses and pay off politicians. James just donated $50 million to … [Read more...] about LeBron Meets LeCon (Cartoon and Column)
Vladimir Putin’s lying game
Keith Brown, Arizona State University At the now infamous Helsinki press conference held after the summit meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin, Trump indicated he was impressed with Putin’s denial of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. “I have great confidence in my intelligence people,” Trump said, “but I will tell you that President Putin was extremely … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin’s lying game
Will reform be the silver lining in a cloud of scandal?
WASHINGTON -- Politics is regularly described in terms of "left" vs. "right." But other binaries can be more relevant. "Forward" vs. "backward" often define a choice facing an electorate better than the standard ideological categories. And the most powerful face-off of all may be "reform" vs. "corruption." Much commentary on the 2018 midterm campaign has focused on a drift … [Read more...] about Will reform be the silver lining in a cloud of scandal?
(UPDATES) North Korea Returns 55 War Remains
UPDATE II: The Military Times reports the lone military “dog tag” provided by North Korea belonged to Master Sgt. Charles H. McDaniel, an Army medic from Indiana who was killed in the opening months of the Korean War. The Army on Wednesday handed McDaniel’s slightly corroded dog tag to his sons, Charles Jr. and Larry, who were so young when their father perished … [Read more...] about (UPDATES) North Korea Returns 55 War Remains
Great Music Chapter 27
This week brings something entirely new to the TMV music roundup. Many of you probably thought all I cared about was piano music but the truth is I like all kinds of music. In Chapter 25 we listen to one of my favorite chorale pieces, the Hallelujah Chorus by Handel. This week we are going to listen to a couple of Master Guitarists, Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges. First Leo … [Read more...] about Great Music Chapter 27
Cities, States Support Rising Fuel-Efficiency Standards
NEW YORK – City officials and environmentalists say the EPA's plan to freeze the fuel-efficiency standard is bad for public health, the environment and consumers. After months of wrangling, the EPA on Thursday released its plan to freeze the fuel-efficiency standards for cars and light trucks for six years. It was set to increase to an average of 54 mpg by 2025 but will … [Read more...] about Cities, States Support Rising Fuel-Efficiency Standards
With teen mental health deteriorating over five years, there’s a likely culprit
pimchawee Jean Twenge, San Diego State University Around 2012, something started going wrong in the lives of teens. In just the five years between 2010 and 2015, the number of U.S. teens who felt useless and joyless – classic symptoms of depression – surged 33 percent in large national surveys. Teen suicide attempts increased 23 percent. Even more … [Read more...] about With teen mental health deteriorating over five years, there’s a likely culprit
Christopher Robin (2018)
Disney's newest adaptation of Winnie the Pooh could have been a disaster. It could have come off as corny or over the top. Christopher Robin, however, successfully charms, displays affection and invokes a sense of nostalgia when Winnie the Pooh and his friends are onscreen. Christopher Robin is the simple tale of, you guessed it, Christopher Robin. Except, now he has grown … [Read more...] about Christopher Robin (2018)