Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta Rorie Solberg, Oregon State University and Eric N. Waltenburg, Purdue University Justice Anthony Kennedy announced on June 27 that he will retire from the U.S. Supreme Court, giving President Donald Trump the opportunity to appoint a second justice. Trump has stated that he will … [Read more...] about Trump’s choice to replace Justice Kennedy will likely be a white man, like his other court nominees
Sean Hannity Owes Maxine Waters An Apology
Sean Hannity owes Maxine Waters an apology. From The Hill: Fox News host Sean Hannity on Thursday drew a line from comments made by Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters (Calif.) to the deadly shooting at a newspaper in Annapolis, Md. During his daily radio show "The Sean Hannity Show," the conservative host implied that Waters's call for protesters to confront Trump … [Read more...] about Sean Hannity Owes Maxine Waters An Apology
Cartoon: The Accomplice
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A brief history of the s’more, America’s favorite campfire snack
So gooey, so good. Chewonki Semester School, CC BY-NC-ND Jeffrey Miller, Colorado State University This summer, 45 million pounds of marshmallows will be toasted over a fire in America. Many will be used as an ingredient in the quintessential summer snack: the s’more. Huddling around a campfire and eating gooey marshmallows and warm chocolate … [Read more...] about A brief history of the s’more, America’s favorite campfire snack
Democrats must channel anti-Trump fervor into winning midterms
WASHINGTON -- Let me get this straight. President Trump and his associates treat politics like a back-alley knife fight, but his critics are supposed to pretend it's a garden party? I don't think so. Those who see the Trump administration as an abomination have many things to spend their time worrying about -- most urgently, turning out a massive anti-Trump vote in the … [Read more...] about Democrats must channel anti-Trump fervor into winning midterms
Ocasio-Cortez just did Democrats a big favor
WASHINGTON -- In her shocking primary upset of Nancy Pelosi's heir apparent, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just did Democrats a big favor. I mean no disrespect to Rep. Joseph Crowley, the New York Democrat she beat. The head of the House Democratic caucus is by all accounts a nice guy, and he might have made a competent speaker of the House. But now he won't be speaker. And … [Read more...] about Ocasio-Cortez just did Democrats a big favor
Here’s How Totalitarianism Works
The President with no love of the media directs Congress to pass a law, stripping libel of its first amendment protections and presuming it to be character assassination. The law punishes publishers who have published not only false facts, but also false opinions. The law drops the requirement that the plaintiff has to prove malice. The law sets a minimum for statutory … [Read more...] about Here’s How Totalitarianism Works
#metoobad
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Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
Won't You Be My Neighbor? highlights the crucial social issues of our time, and how they affect childhood adolescence and the forming of social and emotional intelligence. Fred Rogers' understanding of child development, and what they need when they are still young and impressionable, leaves you wondering why there aren't more people like Rogers in today's media. Mister … [Read more...] about Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
Erode us with SCROTUS (Cartoon and Column)
The stealing of a Supreme Court appointment from President Barack Obama should not have been allowed to happen, because Republicans are hypocrites and liars. Within the first 24 hours after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he wouldn’t allow a confirmation process for any Obama appointment. He kept the seat open for more than a … [Read more...] about Erode us with SCROTUS (Cartoon and Column)
Preventing a partisan court from getting worse
WASHINGTON -- Our constitutional system of "checks and balances" only works if those in a position to operate the levers of checking and balancing do their job. It is clear that a Republican Congress and Republican appointees to the Supreme Court have no taste for such work. For the moment, President Trump is mostly unchecked and unbalanced. It is equally clear -- on Trump's … [Read more...] about Preventing a partisan court from getting worse
Trump’s Tariffs and Harley Davidson
Harley Davidson is the epitome of an All-American company, born in the U.S.A. Both the company and its American buyers are symbols of American love for the open road and American freedom. Now President Trump is hitting on Harley Davidson because his misguided tariffs and the European response threaten to make Harleys too expensive to buy in the E.U. Harley-Davidson wants to … [Read more...] about Trump’s Tariffs and Harley Davidson
Wailing and Gnashing of Democrat Teeth
The collective wailing and gnashing of teeth that you hear is coming from Democrats who want SCOTUS justices to legislate from the judicial bench. From Politico: The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld President Donald Trump’s travel ban, a major victory in the administration’s quest to restrict the flow of immigrants and visitors into the United States. . . The latest … [Read more...] about Wailing and Gnashing of Democrat Teeth
How Does Wastewater Treatment Benefit the Environment?
Protecting the water supply means not only reducing freshwater used but also treating wastewater. This process helps the environment in multiple ways. It also has a significant impact on human health. Wastewater treatment is still a changing process. As more technology develops, it will become an even greater boon to the environment than it is today. Here’s a list of all that … [Read more...] about How Does Wastewater Treatment Benefit the Environment?
Fake editing (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Even before the major reasons why Donald Trump should not have been seriously considered for the presidency, I had a few that may appear petty but point to larger problems with the guy. Trump’s inexperience, stupidity, sexism, and racism are all great reasons why the man shouldn’t have gotten farther than the rent-is-too-damn-high guy. But stuff like not paying people who … [Read more...] about Fake editing (Cartoon, Column and Video)
A new world is dawning, and the US will no longer lead it
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, center, speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump, at the contentious G7 Leaders Summit in Canada in June. AP/Jesco Denzel/German Federal Government Gordon Adams, American University School of International Service From pulling out of treaties to denigrating allies to starting trade wars, the impulsive actions of … [Read more...] about A new world is dawning, and the US will no longer lead it
Essential Habits of Great Business Leaders
by Paul Bates Business leadership is a never changing idea that only evolves with time. Great business leaders will forever feel the need to inspire their workers to achieve organizational goals. The essential habits of great business leaders thus include the need to embrace technological change, motivate employees, work on communication within the firm, understand consumer … [Read more...] about Essential Habits of Great Business Leaders
Will Democrats Believe Their Own Eyes?
Will Democrats believe their own eyes? Will they accept physical evidence that some of their elected leaders have been following a false prophet? Well, there is one way to find out. First, here is a news report from the Associated Press dated June 24, 2008: Here is an excerpt from that report: Now, here is the reality as of June 21, 2018: "The … [Read more...] about Will Democrats Believe Their Own Eyes?
Why care about undocumented immigrants? For one thing, they’ve become vital to key sectors of the US economy
Suzanne Mayes reacts to Melania Trump’s jacket as she collects toys for detained families. AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes Mary Jo Dudley, Cornell University “I REALLY DON’T CARE, DO U?” While it may be impossible to know what Melania Trump meant when she wore a coat emblazoned with that statement during a recent visit to a children’s shelter in Texas, … [Read more...] about Why care about undocumented immigrants? For one thing, they’ve become vital to key sectors of the US economy
R U being served? (Cartoon and Column)
Last week during a trip to Texas for a photo-op at a detention center holding migrant children the Trump administration separated from their parents, Melania Trump wore her now infamous “I really don’t care. Do you?” jacket. Melania’s spokesperson issued a statement that the First Lady wasn’t sending a message despite the fact there was a literal message on the jacket. Then, … [Read more...] about R U being served? (Cartoon and Column)