With American eyes riveted on North Korea’s enmity, rising tensions between China and Taiwan are slipping through the cracks and could cause much bigger problems for the region. Although China and Taiwan have always been cautious, new tensions and military preparations can make mistakes easier, especially if the North Korean crisis worsens. Neglecting Taiwan may become … [Read more...] about Rising tensions between Taiwan and China are too risky to neglect
“Me Too” of a different kind
Another mass shooting tragedy in America. We are all too emotional right now; this is thus not the time to talk gun control is what we are told. In a week or so when the pain lessens for most of us, so does the passion for change, so why talk gun control then? Weeks later, the last incident forgotten, wiped off our memories, greed in full control, gun control, what gun … [Read more...] about “Me Too” of a different kind
Trump may owe his 2016 victory to ‘fake news,’ new study suggests
By Erik C. Nisbet, Associate Professor of Communication, Political Science, and Environmental Policy and Faculty Associate with the Mershon Center for International Security Studies, The Ohio State University, Paul Beck, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, The Ohio State University, and Richard Gunther, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, The Ohio State University. … [Read more...] about Trump may owe his 2016 victory to ‘fake news,’ new study suggests
A quiet revolution for decency
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The split in American politics we may be missing is not left vs. right or pro-Trump vs. anti-Trump but normality vs. the Trump-inspired Washington circus. If the doings in the nation's capital seem strange when you are there, they look positively lunatic at any distance from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. First, the entire White House is seized by vicious … [Read more...] about A quiet revolution for decency
Cartoon: Mass shooting insanity
Alleged School Gunman Linked to White Supremacist Group
Nikolas Cruz, the man charged with killing 17 students during a deadly shooting at a Florida high school on Wednesday, trained with the white supremacist group the Republic of Florida (ROF), according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). A spokesman for the ROF, Jordan Jereb, told the ADL Thursday that Cruz had been a member of his… … [Read more...] about Alleged School Gunman Linked to White Supremacist Group
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Don Lemon: Gun violence is a sickness (VIDEO)
A must watch, perceptive and blunt commentary by CNN's Don Lemon on gun violence, the Florida school shootings and its meaning: … [Read more...] about Don Lemon: Gun violence is a sickness (VIDEO)
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For global water crisis, climate may be the last straw
Before man-made climate change kicked in -- and well before "Day Zero" in Cape Town, where taps may run dry in early May -- the global water crisis was upon us. Freshwater resources were already badly stressed before heat-trapping carbon emissions from fossil fuels began to warm Earth's surface and affect rainfall. In some countries, major… … [Read more...] about For global water crisis, climate may be the last straw
Trump won’t stop trying to keep America white
WASHINGTON -- The efforts by President Trump to keep America white are getting increasingly dark. Make no mistake: What's happening on Capitol Hill this week, at Trump's behest, is nothing other than an attempt by Republicans to slow the inexorable march toward that point at midcentury when the United States becomes a majority-minority nation. In the long run, they are … [Read more...] about Trump won’t stop trying to keep America white
America Is DISGUSTED With NRA ‘Valentine’ Tweet After Horrific School Shooting In Florida
A small firearms shop in Florida must have been pretty happy when the gun manufacturing lobbyist wing, the NRA, retweeted their "Valentine's Day" message encouraging lovers to purchase something for their significant other that they would "appreciate": That tweet has since been deleted, but it was a perfect example of what's wrong with gun culture in… … [Read more...] about America Is DISGUSTED With NRA ‘Valentine’ Tweet After Horrific School Shooting In Florida
Cartoon: And another school shooting
I’m too exasperated over this happening again and again to columnize about it today. What else is there to say about it anyway? You know the drill. Brown guy, we gotta change policy with something racist. White guy, thoughts and prayers. The thoughts-and-prayers people are totally thoughtless. Email Clay Jones at [email protected] … [Read more...] about Cartoon: And another school shooting
At least 17 dead in Florida school shooting: shooter in custody
A school shooting in Florida has left 17 people dead -- 12 inside the building and five outside -- and the shooter, a 19-year old former student, is in custody. Yes, it has happened once again: At least 17 people were killed Wednesday in a high school shooting in Parkland, Florida, Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel said. The suspect, 19-year-old former student Nikolas … [Read more...] about At least 17 dead in Florida school shooting: shooter in custody
6 Important World News Stories You Might Have Missed
The 24-hour media circus can make it completely exhausting to keep up with the news. Within the current administration, multiple bombshells tend to drop throughout the day, then proceed to dominate the news cycle until the next inevitable scandal. In these days of daily revelations, it's no surprise many of us have trouble keeping track of the global stage. However, it’s … [Read more...] about 6 Important World News Stories You Might Have Missed
A Trail of Broken Promises
What would you expect from a man who lies incessantly, with no qualms about spewing blatant falsehoods, regarding personal aspects of his life, relationships, and politics. Even when caught on tape talking about sexually attacking women, he can deny it. Even when a dozen women accuse him of sexual harassment or worse, he denies it. When our beloved president was on the … [Read more...] about A Trail of Broken Promises
The 15:17 to Paris (2018)
The 15:17 to Paris aims to recount the story of Spencer Stone, Alex Skarlatos, and Anthony Sadler and their heroic efforts onboard a train, headed to Paris, to stop a gunman. However, rather than a story of service and heroism, the audience falls victim to a drawn out, aimless, and unemotional assault. While many reviews of this film are quick to praise the actions of these … [Read more...] about The 15:17 to Paris (2018)
Trying to keep up with the ‘Dreamers’ debate? Here are 6 essential reads
By The Conversation. Immigrant rights supporters in Miami. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky The future remains uncertain for a group of young people who were brought to the U.S. as children without legal authorization. Some of these so-called “Dreamers” were temporarily shielded from deportation through an Obama-era program called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. In 2017,… … [Read more...] about Trying to keep up with the ‘Dreamers’ debate? Here are 6 essential reads
(UPDATED) Will Misogyny Be On The Mid-Term Ballot Because Of The Porter Scandal?
Another day and another cavalcade of lies spewing from the West Wing about the Rob Porter scandal like so many black eyes. It turns out Porter was in talks regarding a promotion despite Chief of Staff John Kelly and others knowing that he abused his wives, something the White House has insisted only became known in July. But FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Tuesday … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) Will Misogyny Be On The Mid-Term Ballot Because Of The Porter Scandal?
