There are many ways that Donald Trump will go down in history. For instance, the news that he is the most unpopular first year President in the history of Presidential polling: Donald Trump’s plunging approval rating has officially made him the most unpopular first-year president in the history of presidential polling, according to the latest figures from the Associated … [Read more...] about Trump is the most unpopular first year President in history of Presidential polling
Would Single-Payer Healthcare Work in the U.S.?
No matter where you live, what you do or where you find yourself on the political spectrum, you probably keep up with the healthcare debate to some extent and have an opinion on it. It is easy to get lost when politicians, pundits and reporters talk about healthcare. To simplify the debate a little bit, there is an ongoing argument about whether or not the U.S. should have a … [Read more...] about Would Single-Payer Healthcare Work in the U.S.?
Key Republicans could personally benefit $$$$ from provision snuck into tax bill
As Congress races to finalize a landmark $1.4 trillion tax bill, key Republicans legislators directly overseeing the initiative could reap a personal windfall from provisions designed to reduce levies on so-called “pass-through” income, according to federal records reviewed by International Business Times. Those lawmakers — including U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan — together have … [Read more...] about Key Republicans could personally benefit $$$$ from provision snuck into tax bill
Paris pledges ban on wild animals in circuses
The city of Paris on Wednesday pledged to ban the use of wild animals in circuses, in a move welcomed as a "small step forward" by animal welfare experts. Criticism has grown in France of the inclusion of exotic animals in some circus shows, and 65 municipalities have already banned them. City lawmakers voted Wednesday to… … [Read more...] about Paris pledges ban on wild animals in circuses
Moore’s loss proves America has a bigger following than Trump
WASHINGTON -- Who's afraid of Trumpism-Bannonism? The noxious stew of nativism, xenophobia, misogyny, manufactured grievance and barely disguised white supremacy that put Donald Trump in the White House now appears less an all-conquering juggernaut than a paper tiger -- one that Alabamians, bless their hearts, balled up and threw in the trash. Incredibly, Trump managed to … [Read more...] about Moore’s loss proves America has a bigger following than Trump
Of Courage, Dignity, Love and Tears
In the wake of the December 12 Alabama election, the words “decency” and “respect” have been evoked as tenets that perhaps are finally beginning to return to our national scene. However, individuals all over the world have been displaying, living, those articles of faith for as long as humans have been on earth. Take the 15-year-old girl who – while riding home on a … [Read more...] about Of Courage, Dignity, Love and Tears
FCC votes to repeal net neutrality rules, a milestone for Republican deregulation push
TMV Editor's Note: READ THIS FOR BACKGROUND on the breaking news below: WASHINGTON — Federal regulators voted on Thursday to repeal Obama-era net neutrality rules for internet traffic — a major victory for telecommunications companies and another milestone for the Republican deregulation push under President Donald Trump. The 3-2 party-line vote by the Federal Communications … [Read more...] about FCC votes to repeal net neutrality rules, a milestone for Republican deregulation push
GOP Hypocrisy on FBI/Justice Department
Jonathan Chait details the screaming Republican hypocrisy on the FBI and Justice Department handling of tbe Trump-Russia investigation in New York Magazine. Tuesday night, officials from the Department of Justice invited reporters to see something scandalous: text messages by FBI agents sent during the presidential campaign expressing … opinions about the political campaign. … [Read more...] about GOP Hypocrisy on FBI/Justice Department
St. Anti-Christ, Patron Saint of Washington
By Fred Wehner A dying mother throws her baby from a blazing building, desperately hoping someone will catch the infant; you’re there but what do you care. Not your problem. Besides, mom should have saved her own skin instead of forfeiting her life for the child’s. There’s no fire department because nobody wanted to pay the taxes to fund it . At the funeral, churchgoers … [Read more...] about St. Anti-Christ, Patron Saint of Washington
By endorsing Moore, Trump sunk the US presidency to unplumbed depths
By GEORGE F. WILL Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON -- The first time ended badly, so when, 156 years later, Alabamians were incited to again try secession, this time from the national consensus that America is a pretty nice place, they said: No. No, that is, to rubbish like this: Interviewer: "[Ronald Reagan] said that Russia was the focus of evil in the modern … [Read more...] about By endorsing Moore, Trump sunk the US presidency to unplumbed depths
3 myths about the poor that Republicans are using to support slashing US safety net
By Michele Gilman, Venable Professor of Law, University of Baltimore. Sen. Chuck Grassley recently seemed to suggest some poor people spend all their money on "booze or women or movies." AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall Republicans continue to use long-debunked myths about the poor as they defend lower taxes for the rich and deep cuts to the social… … [Read more...] about 3 myths about the poor that Republicans are using to support slashing US safety net
Alabama Resists (Cartoon and Column)
The headline writers at The New York Post and The Daily News both went with front pages featuring Star Wars and telling Alabama Senatorial candidate and accused pedophile Roy Moore to “F off” on the horse he rode in on. I don’t think that’s very nice, because why take it out on the horse? Hasn’t that beast been through enough abuse? She’s already had to gallop with Moore’s ass … [Read more...] about Alabama Resists (Cartoon and Column)
Of PRESIDENTS, JANITORS, and SHOESHINERS
Of PRESIDENTS, JANITORS, and SHOESHINERS Background: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) asks President Trump to resign over sexual assault allegations. Trump tweets back calling the Senator lightweight, who would come to his office begging for campaign contributions and would do anything for them. The USA Today editorial board responded by an Op-ed titled “Will Trump’s lows ever … [Read more...] about Of PRESIDENTS, JANITORS, and SHOESHINERS
Of Decency, Respect, Winners, Losers and the African American Vote in Alabama
The day after the night when decency and respect finally became relevant in the state of Alabama, many stories have been written both about that welcome phenomenon and about the State and the people of Alabama: • Alabama shows us what courage is. • Sweet Home of Progress • Alabama Sends a Message • Blue Stars Fell on Alabama • There was no better place … [Read more...] about Of Decency, Respect, Winners, Losers and the African American Vote in Alabama
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Gets it Right – Finally Sister Rosetta Tharpe is In
It’s been a long time coming. Many have advocated on her behalf for years, me in my own small way included. Even the ACLU once got into the act requesting her inclusion. And finally the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame heard the voices. The Hall’s class of 2018 will include the posthumous inclusion of Sister Rosetta Tharpe including a special Early Influence Award. She was … [Read more...] about Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Gets it Right – Finally Sister Rosetta Tharpe is In
How hate and debate came to a Connecticut mosque
The night of Nov. 14, 2015, was not the first time Ted Hakey, 50, went into his backyard in Meriden, Connecticut, and fired guns to let off some steam. It was the night after a deadly terror attack in Paris, and Hakey was furious. So he shot his Springfield Armory M1A .308-caliber rifle into the air.… … [Read more...] about How hate and debate came to a Connecticut mosque
Sweet home of progress
Alabama. Who knew it would become one of the most beautiful words in American politics? It turns out there could have been no better place to test the limits of indecency, the limits of Trumpism, the limits of Republican partisanship and, yes, the limits of racial subjugation. If the angry ideology of the far right cannot make it in one of our most loyally conservative … [Read more...] about Sweet home of progress
Cartoon: Huckabee Sanders
TMV fundraising update
There have been some new conditions placed on the Paypal Donate button that TMV can't meet. So we're looking for a new way to do it (maybe a Go Fund Me account) do-able by credit card. One TMVer emailed about sending a check (he has sent them by mail before). And TMV commentor and Guest Voice writer jdledell wants to match any contributions. For those who in the meantime … [Read more...] about TMV fundraising update
UPSET: Democrat Jones Beats Republican Moore in Alabama (UPDATE 2)
In the first version of this post, it simply my own projection and not anything official from networks. But based on the fact that most of the outstanding vote is from strongly Democratic Jefferson and Mobile counties I do not see how Moore can win. My guess is Jones by 1-2 points. Now it's official. Reuters: Democrat Doug Jones won a bitter fight for a U.S. … [Read more...] about UPSET: Democrat Jones Beats Republican Moore in Alabama (UPDATE 2)