And so, as we approach the first anniversary of the Donald Trump presidency, there no longer is any question the man in the Oval Office is unhinged, but what are we to do about it? There no longer is any dispute that for Trump the Constitution is an obstacle to be squashed, but what are we to do about it? There no longer is any doubt Trump is a racist and bigot, but what … [Read more...] about Robert Mueller May Be Our Only Hope For Law & Order. And Taking Down Donald Trump.
Future Senator Mitt Romney Has Some Choice Words For The Racist Prez: That’s Un-American
As America observed perhaps our most solemn federal holiday, which marks the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Donald Trump once again found himself on his golf course, tweeting still more racist things as he putters away another day of American governance. But one man – who once vied for the job Donald… … [Read more...] about Future Senator Mitt Romney Has Some Choice Words For The Racist Prez: That’s Un-American
Nearly Half Of U.S. Is In Trump ‘Resistance’: Poll
Nearly half of the country is now in the resistance. Forty-one percent of Americans say they are strongly opposed to President Donald Trump, a 6 percent increase over the last year, a new poll from CBS News said. The poll, released on Sunday, labeled the 41 percent as "resisters," referencing the broad protest movement again Trump… … [Read more...] about Nearly Half Of U.S. Is In Trump ‘Resistance’: Poll
Hawaiian Heart Attack (Cartoon and Column)
Every now and then I’m asked stupid questions. Do you like Pearl Jam? Will you draw a nice cartoon about Donald Trump? Do you wanna come over and watch La La Land? Is Donald Trump a racist? Do you miss living in Hawaii? Yes, no, not in a million years, good lord yes, and yes. Will Durst, a very famous comedian, asked me that last question on a pilot for a TV talk show that … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Heart Attack (Cartoon and Column)
Martin Luther King Jr. – Two Views
Today, President Trump remembered Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the following Twitter words: Dr. King's dream is our dream. It is the American Dream. It's the promise stitched into the fabric of our Nation, etched into the hearts of our people, and written into the soul of humankind. The president is right. It is our dream. It is the promise stitched into the … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Jr. – Two Views
Rutgers expert: How your health will suffer when science is denied
The Trump administration has prohibited the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from using the phrases, "science-based" and "evidence-based," from its lexicon, a decision that can hardly help the agency carry out its mission to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and domestic. The CDC needs to ignore the ill-advised,… … [Read more...] about Rutgers expert: How your health will suffer when science is denied
Great Music Chapter 4
Chopin, along with Beethoven, are two of my most favorite composers. With Beethoven I identified with his infirmity, deafness, and his ability to succeed in spite of it. With Chopin, I identified with his introspective melancholy that infuses most of his music. This chapter of great music will focus on Chopin, a composer from what is now known as Poland. Growing up in the … [Read more...] about Great Music Chapter 4
Will Trump exhaust our democratic capacities?
WASHINGTON -- Political leaders in democracies have a few core obligations. They are charged with solving today's problems and preparing their nations for the future. They are responsible for creating some sense of shared purpose and mutual respect among their citizens -- above all a common commitment to preserving the very freedoms on which democracy depends. Within this … [Read more...] about Will Trump exhaust our democratic capacities?
Photographer’s attempt at retouching family portraits goes horribly wrong — and we’re LOLing
photo Picture day at school, family photos, weddings — these are the kinds of moments in life we all want to remember, and when we don’t think our photography skills cut it, we call in the professionals. Most of the time, the pictures turn out for the best and end up on our walls of fame,… … [Read more...] about Photographer’s attempt at retouching family portraits goes horribly wrong — and we’re LOLing
Trump’s latest target is no puppet for the Democratic party
WASHINGTON -- Twenty-three years ago, I arrived at the Wall Street Journal's Washington bureau as a congressional reporter at about the same time as a scruffy and perpetually untucked fellow named Glenn Simpson. I've been friends with "Shaggy," as I dubbed him, ever since. Over the years, I've watched him make mischief: exposing the Clintons' campaign finance abuses, … [Read more...] about Trump’s latest target is no puppet for the Democratic party
Call Me By Your Name (2017)
Set along the beautiful and elegant Italian landscape, Elio, played by Timothée Chalamet, lives a life of comfort and has little to worry about. At age seventeen, with parents who love him and a mind of intellect, Elio is noticeably different than others his age. Each summer, his family enjoys leisure, study and the company of guests. The summer of 1983, in particular, is when … [Read more...] about Call Me By Your Name (2017)
“This is not a drill”: Warning of ballistic missile inbound to Hawaii ‘false alarm’
Social media ignited Saturday after apparent screenshots of cell phone emergency alerts warning of a "ballistic missile threat inbound to Hawaii" began circulating, which US officials quickly dismissed as "false." "Hawaii - this is a false alarm," wrote Democratic Representative Tulsi Gabbard on Twitter. "I have confirmed with officials there is no incoming missile." The … [Read more...] about “This is not a drill”: Warning of ballistic missile inbound to Hawaii ‘false alarm’
Oh No, Jerusalem
Lately the world’s largest open air mental hospital, as the Holy Land has been called, has lived up to its moniker. Trump has helped by moving our embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Some aspects of this destabilizing action have been neglected or misunderstood by the media, however. Firstly, any hope of a Palestinian state is now pretty much dead. For decades what … [Read more...] about Oh No, Jerusalem
Craft beer is becoming the wine of New England by redefining ‘terroir’
By Ellis Jones, Assistant Professor of Sociology, College of the Holy Cross and Daina Cheyenne Harvey, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology, College of the Holy Cross. Pouring Saison, a classic Belgian farmhouse-style ale, at Allagash Brewing in Portland, Maine. Allagash Brewing, CC BY The U.S. craft beer industry is exploding. Although two companies – … [Read more...] about Craft beer is becoming the wine of New England by redefining ‘terroir’
A Trumpian Anthem (Cartoon and Column)
This isn’t about the f-----g language, f-----s. I heard that argument this morning on MSNBC. Some right-wing douchie Trump defending tool brought up instances where other politicians have used salty language. They excused this instance for the way Trump talks. Is there a requirement that to be a Republican you must surrender all abilities to rationalize and equivocate? … [Read more...] about A Trumpian Anthem (Cartoon and Column)
Trump Paid Former Porn Star $130k
Donald Trump had his lawyer arrange a payment of $130,000 to a woman known as “Stormy Daniels” just one month before the 2016 election, according to the Wall Street Journal. Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, is a former adult-film star who allegedly had a sexual encounter with Trump. Clifford and Trump’s attorney Michael Cohen—a… … [Read more...] about Trump Paid Former Porn Star $130k
Trump Denies Calling Haiti a ‘Shithole’
President Donald Trump tweeted on Friday that, contrary to the breathless reporting of the night before, he never called Haiti a "shithole," but instead said that "Haiti is, obviously, a very poor and troubled country." "Never said anything derogatory about Haitians other than Haiti is, obviously, a very poor and troubled country," Trump tweeted. The comment… … [Read more...] about Trump Denies Calling Haiti a ‘Shithole’
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Stray dogs ‘murdered’ in Russian World Cup cities: MPs
Stray dogs are being killed in Russian cities set to host the 2018 World Cup as authorities follow orders to get thousands of feral animals under control, Russian MPs claimed Thursday. "We have received many appeals from animal rights activists and just caring citizens saying mass shooting and euthanasia of stray animals is taking place in… … [Read more...] about Stray dogs ‘murdered’ in Russian World Cup cities: MPs
Now We Will Learn Who The Real Charitable People Are
Is one truly being charitable if one seeks tax write-offs for one's charitable giving? That question is missing in discussions about the effect that tax reform will have on charities. From Chris Gates, senior policy adviser for the Global Social Enterprise Initiative: "By doubling the standard deduction, estimates are that between 90-95 percent of filers will not itemize … [Read more...] about Now We Will Learn Who The Real Charitable People Are