With Puerto Rico officially a disaster from Hurricane Maria, people starving and dying, going without electricity, money, water, food, and with a flash flood watch in effect, Donald Trump wants to assure all of us one thing. He’s doing a great job. During the recovery effort for New Orleans and the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Mississippi in 2005, President George W. Bush … [Read more...] about Cartoon and Column: HECKUVA JOB, TRUMPIE
U.S. Conference of Mayors Supports the Mayor of San Juan in Addressing Puerto Rico’s Humanitarian Crisis
Washington, D.C, Sept. 30, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released the following statement in support of the Mayor of San Juan in addressing Puerto Rico’s humanitarian crisis: “Attacking our leaders on the ground during one of America’s greatest humanitarian crises is not leadership, and it's not going to help the 3.4 million Americans in … [Read more...] about U.S. Conference of Mayors Supports the Mayor of San Juan in Addressing Puerto Rico’s Humanitarian Crisis
Does DACA matter? (Infographic)
From geriatricnursing.org: Does DACA Matter? Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA offered some hope to the children of the illegal immigrants who wanted to seek education and build their lives in the US. It was an executive order by Barack Obama and allowed them to get prosecutorial suppression from being deported. That is until president Trump decided that it … [Read more...] about Does DACA matter? (Infographic)
The real reason some people become addicted to drugs
By Mike Robinson, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Wesleyan University. Oxycodone-acetaminophen pills. Patrick Sison/AP Why do they do it? This is a question that friends and families often ask of those who are addicted. It’s difficult to explain how drug addiction develops over time. To many, it looks like the constant search for pleasure. But the pleasure… … [Read more...] about The real reason some people become addicted to drugs
Trump lashes out at San Juan mayor who begged for more help
BRANCHBURG, N.J. (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at the mayor of San Juan and other officials in storm-ravaged Puerto Rico, contemptuous of their claims of a laggard U.S. response to the natural disaster that has imperiled the island's future. "Such poor leadership ability by the Mayor of San Juan, and others in… … [Read more...] about Trump lashes out at San Juan mayor who begged for more help
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price resigns after controversy over taxpayer-paid flights
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price resigned Friday in the midst of an expanding controversy over spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer money for private air flights. His departure was announced in a terse statement by the White House. "Secretary of Health and Human Services Thomas Price offered his resignation earlier today and… … [Read more...] about Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price resigns after controversy over taxpayer-paid flights
Prez to PR: I Know a Boat You Can Get On
As far as Puerto Ricans are concerned, future ex-President Donald Trump has given literal meaning to the expression, "fair weather friend." The entire island was devastated by Hurricane Maria: no power, food or drinking water; destroyed buildings and submerged land. Puerto Rico got pulverized, worse than Naples, Florida and Houston, Texas combined. You wouldn't … [Read more...] about Prez to PR: I Know a Boat You Can Get On
A Tale of Two Leaders (UPDATED)
UPDATE: Who is this U.S. Air Force general who created such a stir with his powerful message to Air Force Academy (AFA) cadets – and, indirectly, to a national audience -- against hatred and prejudice, about treating people “with dignity and respect,” and if they cannot do so, to “get out.” Please scroll to the bottom of the page to find out. Original Post: This … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Leaders (UPDATED)
Free Speech and the NFL
The National Football League is an industry that provides entertainment via football games. Like every other industry, it answers to the law of supply and demand. The NFL will go on as long as people are willing to buy tickets to NFL games, watch NFL games on TV and buy NFL merchandise. The 2017 NFL season has been irksome for some people because NFL players have chosen to … [Read more...] about Free Speech and the NFL
California As Prophet: Moving Toward A Better Future As Trump’s America Flails?
Trump’s cabinet loves living large
WASHINGTON -- So are there members of President Trump's Cabinet who don't travel by private jet? Put another way, do any of our top officials understand the difference between public service and personal luxury? Trump may not have Made America Great Again for you or me, but he's made it pretty sweet for political appointees who want to jet around like billionaires at other … [Read more...] about Trump’s cabinet loves living large
4 Industries on the Verge of a Robotic Disruption
The idea of robots has loomed over many industries for years. Many laborers fear the onset of technology that would render their jobs unnecessary, and automation may seem to be that career-ending development. But, in many cases, robots aren’t created to strip human workers of their paychecks. Instead, robots fill the gaps of labor shortages or make humans more effective at … [Read more...] about 4 Industries on the Verge of a Robotic Disruption
Cartoon: Russian Plot
Let’s Be Honest About Trump’s Tax Plan
Under great fanfare and before a partisan audience, Trump pitched in the sketchiest way his tax plan yesterday. A plan that would allegedly benefit the middle class and lower-income households, increase investment, spur growth, create broader prosperity. In all fairness, I have not seen the details of the proposed tax plan and, since I am not a tax expert, I probably would … [Read more...] about Let’s Be Honest About Trump’s Tax Plan
The Specter of Arlen is Haunting America
The late Arlen Specter rose through Pennsylvania state politics to the office of U.S. Senator. His journey was instructive. From 1951-1965, he was a Democrat. He read the shifting winds, running as a Republican and winning the race for Philadelphia District Attorney. In 1980, he was elected Senator, where he remained for the rest of his career. He was often controversial but … [Read more...] about The Specter of Arlen is Haunting America
Meet the New Face of Republican Extremism
Thank you, Alabama Republicans! Thank you for choosing a Senate candidate whose reactionary ravings and paranoid fictions make Donald Trump look semi-sane. Seriously, could Democrats have ever imagined receiving a better gift than Roy Moore, the bat-crazy theocrat who has twice been dumped from his post on the Alabama Supreme Court? Democrats are always on the lookout for a … [Read more...] about Meet the New Face of Republican Extremism
Alabama’s rebel yell from the right
WASHINGTON -- In Alabama's Republican Senate primary on Tuesday, Steve Bannon defeated Donald Trump. The state's GOP voters showed how sharply divided their party is. And right-wing insurgents were given a license to challenge Republican incumbents all over the country in 2018. Judge Roy Moore's victory over Senator Luther Strange was a sign of just how extreme Republican … [Read more...] about Alabama’s rebel yell from the right
Check out the United Arab Emirates’ plans for building a Martian city—on Earth
To prep for the one that will actually be on Mars, naturally. Before Mars, they'll build a city in a more familiar desert. UAE The government of the United Arab Emirates recently declared intentions to build a city on Mars in the next century or so. Their first step? A prototype city on Earth. This week… … [Read more...] about Check out the United Arab Emirates’ plans for building a Martian city—on Earth
Cartoon: King Trump
100 Cities / 100 Memorials Announces the First 50 Official ‘WWI Centennial Memorials’ and Launches Round 2
About a year ago, the World War One Centennial Commission — the same organization that is sponsoring the design and construction of the new National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C. (below) — along with the Pritzker Military Museum and Library announced a unique project to encourage individuals and communities across the country to restore and preserve their local … [Read more...] about 100 Cities / 100 Memorials Announces the First 50 Official ‘WWI Centennial Memorials’ and Launches Round 2