WASHINGTON -- They won't do anything meaningful about guns until you force them to with your votes. This time, following the Parkland massacre, does feel different from all the other times. But I fear the outcome will always be the same -- thoughts, prayers, furrowed brows and no real action -- until the Republicans who control Congress and so many state legislatures start … [Read more...] about Trump and the GOP won’t act on gun control. So we must.
Voices of Sorrow, Voices of Hope
By Blair Bess In the wake of last week's mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, new heroes have emerged. They are the young men and women who survived and have made their horrifying experience a defining moment in the lives of all Americans. The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School are demonstrating more commitment than their government when it comes to putting … [Read more...] about Voices of Sorrow, Voices of Hope
Gun control is about saving lives, not waging culture wars
WASHINGTON -- You have perhaps heard the joke about the liberal who is so open-minded that he can't even take his own side in an argument. What's less funny is that on gun control, liberals (and their many allies who are moderate, conservative and non-ideological) have been told for years that if they do take their own side in the argument, they will only hurt their … [Read more...] about Gun control is about saving lives, not waging culture wars
Cartoons: NRA r Us
Conspiracy theories about Florida school shooting survivors have gone mainstream
In a world of senseless chaos and cruelty, there are apparently two ways to comprehend what's driving the student-led gun control activism spreading across the country: 1. After a gunman killed 17 students and faculty at a high school in Parkland, Fla., last week, the students have launched a movement that began in their liberal enclave… … [Read more...] about Conspiracy theories about Florida school shooting survivors have gone mainstream
Rubio is jeered as CNN town hall meeting about Florida school shooting turns angry
SUNRISE, Fla. — A massive town hall quickly turned into searing television Wednesday night as a grieving father of a girl killed in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School angrily confronted U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., over his opposition to gun control. Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter Jaime, 14, was among the 17 people killed at Stoneman… … [Read more...] about Rubio is jeered as CNN town hall meeting about Florida school shooting turns angry
Rooty Tootie for Pootie (Cartoon, Column and Video)
I was scrolling through my news feed on Facebook a few hours ago and I noticed one of my conservative friends created a post with a complaint. This friend, we’ll call her Allie because that’s her real name, was upset because she had posted a news story only to have it removed by Facebook. She posted it three times and three times Facebook had removed it. Why would Facebook … [Read more...] about Rooty Tootie for Pootie (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Trump meets shooting survivors, suggests arming teachers
President Donald Trump floated the idea of arming teachers and promised more stringent background checks on gun owners as he hosted an emotional meeting Wednesday with students who survived last week's mass shooting at a Florida school. "I just want to say before we begin, because I want to hear you, but we'll be very strong… … [Read more...] about Trump meets shooting survivors, suggests arming teachers
Not All American’s Have the Right to Bear Arms (Infographic)
Here's a great infographic from the legal site /www.federalcharges.com: … [Read more...] about Not All American’s Have the Right to Bear Arms (Infographic)
To Dump or Not to Dump Trump – That’s the Question
I am sure those who know my feelings about Trump will be surprised, if not shocked and confused, by the “headline.” Let me explain. There is nothing I would like to see more than the present occupant of the White House vacate that almost-sacred mansion tomorrow, if not today. But behind such a yearning lurks the nightmarish specter of the person who would then … [Read more...] about To Dump or Not to Dump Trump – That’s the Question
Governor Cuomo’s Third Term as President of New York
By Thomas Hoffman Following Hillary Clinton’s surprising defeat, another New Yorker may be preparing to run for the White House. Governor Andrew Cuomo is running for re-election of New York State this year. Cuomo was elected around the same time as another Italian-American from the New York/New Jersey area: Governor Chris Christie. At last report, the two are not on … [Read more...] about Governor Cuomo’s Third Term as President of New York
Nude scenes will never be the same after Weinstein, says top director
Only a few months ago, before the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke, the acclaimed Canadian theatre director Robert Lepage would never have thought twice about a nude scene with an actress. But the sexual harassment scandals that have wracked the entertainment industry since the Hollywood mogul's fall have forced the Quebecois master theatre maker to rethink how… … [Read more...] about Nude scenes will never be the same after Weinstein, says top director
Cartoon: Trump Moment of Silence
Why is there so little research on guns in the US? 6 questions answered
By Lacey Wallace, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Pennsylvania State University. A lack of federal funds stymies gun violence researchers. Alan English CPA, CC BY-NC On Valentine’s Day, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. He killed 17 students and teachers and injured at least a dozen others. The… … [Read more...] about Why is there so little research on guns in the US? 6 questions answered
Putin’s useful idiots
WASHINGTON -- Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III's indictment of 13 Russians over their alleged efforts to elect Donald Trump set off a presidential paroxysm of self-exoneration. "The results of the election were not impacted. The Trump campaign did nothing wrong -- no collusion!" President Trump proclaimed in one of his saner tweets of the past four days. In fact, the … [Read more...] about Putin’s useful idiots
Cartoon: Trump endorsed travel agency
Lest you forget, HERE IS the background on this story. Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump endorsed travel agency
When will the Residential Rental Bubble Begin to Leak?
Last week I proposed that residential real estate is healthy and in for a long, traditional and gradual increase in value, along the lines of pre-2001 levels. Two to three percent per year. The reason for this optimism is that Millennials are coming of age. Since the mid-2000s, Millennials have rented. Partly because student loan debt has made it difficult for them to secure … [Read more...] about When will the Residential Rental Bubble Begin to Leak?
The Perverse Serendipity Of The Republican Congressional Russian Blame Game
Special Counsel Robert Mueller's indictment of 13 Russians and three Russian companies for their grassroots election skullduggery is a rare opportunity -- not that many people will avail themselves of it -- to reflect on the manifold failures to safeguard the 2016 presidential election. Much of the responsibility for that goes to the Obama administration and news media, but … [Read more...] about The Perverse Serendipity Of The Republican Congressional Russian Blame Game
Right wing tries discrediting gun control advocate Parkland students with contempt and conspiracy theories (with videos)
It was inevitable, wasn't it? Surviving students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. dared to use the media focus on the massacre at their school to quickly, bluntly and thoughtfully press hard on the need for serious gun reform -- reform N-O-W. Not mere "thoughts and prayers." And, in the all-too-familiar style of 21st century politics, the … [Read more...] about Right wing tries discrediting gun control advocate Parkland students with contempt and conspiracy theories (with videos)
Drinking two glasses of wine a day, keeps premature death away
A long-term research, known as The 90+ Study, revealed some interesting statistics about longevity. Surprising enough, one of them is that the risk of premature death is lowered by 18% if you moderately consume alcohol (around 2 glasses of beer or wine per day) while exercising 15 to 45 minutes daily reduces the risk of early… … [Read more...] about Drinking two glasses of wine a day, keeps premature death away