Considering the uncertainties plaguing Donald Trump’s administration, today’s warning by Russian President Vladimir Putin that the US and North Korea are “on the brink of large-scale conflict” should be treated seriously. Some analysts in Washington and European capitals still think that Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un are more about bluster than substance. But both … [Read more...] about Growing concern that Trump might use North Korea to divert attention
Confederacy Apologists Still In Denial
Denial isn't just a river in Egypt, as illustrated by the mental gymnastics that Confederacy apologists continue to go through to defend keeping monuments to Confederates in public places of honor. USA Today opinion contributor Brett M. Decker writes, "Battles over Confederate monuments are flaring up again 152 years after Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. … [Read more...] about Confederacy Apologists Still In Denial
The Rattling of the Cages: Republican Senators Seeing Rude Awakening To New GOP Order – Fueled By Leader Himself
Tweet of the Day: “They’re not carving people into Mount Rushmore because they won Twitter arguments.” - Josh Holmes, a former Chief of Staff to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell “The Rattling of the Cages” is my name for the potpourri of news that breaks involving any upcoming election – House, Senate and Governor. The happenings are typically sundry - candidates … [Read more...] about The Rattling of the Cages: Republican Senators Seeing Rude Awakening To New GOP Order – Fueled By Leader Himself
The Republican Congress & Trump’s Base Are Holding America Hostage
No constitutional scholar of repute will deny that the evidence of criminality, as well as unfitness for office, has become so overwhelming eight months into Donald Trump's presidency that the House of Representatives is obligated to begin impeachment proceedings. The reason why it has not and will not in the foreseeable future speaks volumes about the moral vacuity of the … [Read more...] about The Republican Congress & Trump’s Base Are Holding America Hostage
Not at all quiet for Trump on the Russia front
WASHINGTON -- Just so there's no confusion: Donald Trump's longtime personal lawyer emailed Vladimir Putin's personal spokesman? Seeking help from the Kremlin on a deal to build a Trump Tower in Moscow? During the presidential campaign? Yes, this really happened. While most attention was rightly focused on the devastating flood in Houston, there was quite a bit of news on … [Read more...] about Not at all quiet for Trump on the Russia front
American dream fades for child immigrants under Trump
New York, US - Aside from a slight Spanish accent, there is little to separate Juan Escalante from many people who were born and bred in the United States. The chinos, Ray Ban sunglasses and love of coffee are as all-American as the next man. Escalante, however, was brought to the US by his Venezuelan parents… … [Read more...] about American dream fades for child immigrants under Trump
NFL: Kaepernick Apologists Need A Clue
According to his apologists, Colin Kaepernick is still unemployed because he is being blackballed by the NFL teams. Such a claim may be emotionally appealing to those apologists, but what is emotionally appealing isn't necessarily true. In his Sports Illustrated column "Colin Kaepernick Blackball? NFL Team Executives Explain Why That Theory Doesn’t Stand Up" Albert Breer … [Read more...] about NFL: Kaepernick Apologists Need A Clue
(CONTINUING UPDATES) The Military Responds to Hurricane Harvey
Update Sept. 2: Activities aboard USS Kearsarge enroute to Gulf Coast to provide humanitarian and disaster relief for the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey. Update, Sept. 2 Nothing says it like images: Air Force Senior Airman Austin Hellweg leads a family to an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter in Beaumont, Texas, Aug. 31, 2017, for transport to a safer … [Read more...] about (CONTINUING UPDATES) The Military Responds to Hurricane Harvey
Why we can’t think straight about government
WASHINGTON -- One of the barriers to sensible politics is the opportunism that so often infects our debates about what government is there for, where we want it to be energetic, and how we can keep it from violating the basic rights of citizens. The muddled nature of our discussions of these matters has been brought home by two unfortunate events: The mass suffering … [Read more...] about Why we can’t think straight about government
Higher Education Teaches Students to Contribute to Society
Higher Education Teaches Students to Contribute to Society ByDale Schlundt, M.A. When pondering the purpose of our profession as post secondary educators, the reality that many times students will only retain the framework of what is being taught in courses unrelated to their degree, reveals itself. This becomes an excellent motivator to ensure that we are teaching … [Read more...] about Higher Education Teaches Students to Contribute to Society
Nearly 400 new species discovered in Amazon
Researchers have found 381 new species in the Amazon rainforest, the World Wildlife Fund announced Wednesday, warning that the discoveries were all in areas threatened by human activity. The report by the WWF and Brazil's Mamiraua Institute, released in Sao Paulo, listed 216 previously unknown plants, 93 fish, 32 amphibians, 19 reptiles, one bird and 20… … [Read more...] about Nearly 400 new species discovered in Amazon
Cartoon: Potus and Flotus
Burnin’ Rubber and Burnin’ Bridges: The Future That Self-Driving Technology Presents
The self-driving car — it's the new buzz word in the automotive industry, poised to revolutionize everything from ridesharing to conference calls to the commercial shipping industry. But are we getting a little carried away? Have we considered the potential drawbacks of self-driving cars? The idea of self-driving cars is wonderful. You get in, perhaps utter a voice command, … [Read more...] about Burnin’ Rubber and Burnin’ Bridges: The Future That Self-Driving Technology Presents
BIPARTISAN MAYORS CALL ON TRUMP TO PROTECT DREAMERS AND CONTINUE DACA PROGRAM
Washington, D.C, Aug. 30, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to reports that the Trump Administration may soon end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, bipartisan mayors representing the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) called on the President to continue the program and allow young undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children to continue to … [Read more...] about BIPARTISAN MAYORS CALL ON TRUMP TO PROTECT DREAMERS AND CONTINUE DACA PROGRAM
Stronger Together? Mark Lilla, Identity, and Politics
The identity liberals’ approach to fishing is to remain on shore, yelling at the fish about the historical wrongs visited on them by the sea, and the need for aquatic life to renounce its privilege. All in the hope that the fish will collectively confess their sins and swim to shore to be netted. If that is your approach to fishing, you had better become a vegan. In the … [Read more...] about Stronger Together? Mark Lilla, Identity, and Politics
The Art of the Ordeal
The Art of the Deal was the book that brought public recognition to Donald Trump and started him on the path to the presidency. It brought him a certain credibility as a businessman and established him as a figure capable of making wonderful deals: a man who knew what he was doing when negotiating with other people. His television persona in The Celebrity Apprentice and his … [Read more...] about The Art of the Ordeal
Cartoon: Trump disaster relief
Gourmet grub: Thai fine-diners explore insect cuisine
At a hip Bangkok diner, foodies with an adventurous palate tuck into a bug-based menu that includes watermelon salad sprinkled in bamboo worms, nachos with silkworm cherry tomato salsa and pasta made from ground crickets. Abundant and stacked with protein, insects have long been a favourite snack among Thai farmers. But they have often carried a… … [Read more...] about Gourmet grub: Thai fine-diners explore insect cuisine
Cartoon: GET ME TO Joel’s MEGACHURCH ON TIME
Joel Osteen is a mega-preacher who operates a mega-church that makes mega-moolah. Financially, Osteen is worth around $56 million dollars. Ethically, he’s worth a lot less. Osteen preaches out of Houston where he promotes “prosperity theology.” His televised sermons are seen by over seven million people each week, and over 20 million monthly in over 100 countries. His … [Read more...] about Cartoon: GET ME TO Joel’s MEGACHURCH ON TIME
What Trump sees in Arpaio
WASHINGTON -- President Trump has united us, after all. He brought together the Rev. Al Sharpton and the Jews. This modern-day miracle was on display Monday, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the Mall, 54 years to the day after the great man gave his greatest speech. There, clergy of all varieties, but mostly rabbis and black ministers, came together in common … [Read more...] about What Trump sees in Arpaio