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?
Cartoon: Wife beaters
Guest Editorial: Due process, Mr. President? Yes, everyone deserves a fair hearing
The American principle of due process should be used neither as a political football nor a reason to excuse credibly accused abusers who are unlikely to face criminal or civil proceedings. Doing so undermines faith in the criminal justice system and makes it more difficult for victims to receive justice and for the innocent to clear… … [Read more...] about Guest Editorial: Due process, Mr. President? Yes, everyone deserves a fair hearing
Land and Resource Protections Take Hit in Trump Budget Proposal
by Eric Tegethoff Public News Service HELENA, Mont. – Public lands and natural resources take a big hit under President Donald Trump's 2019 budget proposal released Monday. Funding for the Interior Department would fall by 17 percent and Trump's infrastructure proposal would make it easier to sell off public lands. The budget would also cut the Land and Water … [Read more...] about Land and Resource Protections Take Hit in Trump Budget Proposal
FBI finished Rob Porter’s background check last year, director says. That contradicts the White House account
WASHINGTON — The FBI director said Tuesday the bureau completed its security check on President Donald Trump's staff secretary Rob Porter last summer, an account that casts more doubt on the White House's version of when officials learned of Porter's history of domestic violence allegations. FBI Director Christopher Wray told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the… … [Read more...] about FBI finished Rob Porter’s background check last year, director says. That contradicts the White House account
Due Process (Column, Cartoon and Video)
No one expects Donald Trump to be a bleeding heart. The man doesn’t possess a trace of compassion or empathy, at least not for those who need it. At this point, we should all give up on the guy being any sort of decent human. When it comes to violence against women, he doesn’t care. His first instinct is to defend the man who has been accused. When he has gone after men for … [Read more...] about Due Process (Column, Cartoon and Video)
What Really Goes on with Health Claims
For those of you who have wondered what really goes on behind the scenes in a health claims processing center read this story about an Aetna Medical Director. The California Department of Insurance is now investigating after testimony from Dr. Jay Ken Iinuma in a civil suit was revealed. In his testimony Dr. Iinuma declared he did not read the medical file in denying claims but … [Read more...] about What Really Goes on with Health Claims
President Trump has finally released his comic book
WASHINGTON -- In a Republican presidential debate in the fall of 2015, moderator John Harwood of CNBC asked Donald Trump about some of his more outlandish claims, such as making another country pay for a border wall and enacting huge tax cuts that wouldn't increase the deficit. "Let's be honest," Harwood memorably said. "Is this a comic-book version of a presidential … [Read more...] about President Trump has finally released his comic book