Embed from Getty Images British Prime Minister Theresa May declared “enough is enough” and pledged to defeat the “evil ideology of Islamist extremism” on Sunday in the wake of a horrific vehicle and knife attack by three men in central London that killed seven people and injured dozens. The men drove a white van across London Bridge, plowing into pedestrians… … [Read more...] about May Vows ‘Enough is Enough’ After London Attack
Wonder Woman review
I wanted to start off by saying that Wonder Woman’s real MVP is its director, Patty Jenkins. As far as I’m aware, Ms Jenkins has only directed one other film, 2003’s Monster – one of my all time favourites. If I knew this fact before going into the cinema, I wouldn’t have been shocked at the film’s assured and damn near faultless direction. From beginning to end, this film was … [Read more...] about Wonder Woman review
How can we better protect crowds from terrorism?
By Robert Friedmann, Founding Director, Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE) and Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University. It's almost impossible to adequately protect soft targets like public gatherings. 'Crowd' via www.shutterstock.com If it seems like every week, there’s another terrorist attack … [Read more...] about How can we better protect crowds from terrorism?
UK police rush to three attacks in central London: at least one dead
By Megan Revell and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) - British armed police rushed to three incidents in central London on Saturday after a van plowed into pedestrians on London Bridge and reports of multiple stabbings in the nearby Borough Market area. Police sent out security advice to Londoners on Twitter saying "run, hide, tell" if they were caught in an attack. The … [Read more...] about UK police rush to three attacks in central London: at least one dead
Trump to Europe: You’re on your own
By James Goldgeier, Dean of the School of International Service, American University School of International Service. Merkel consider her options after meeting with Trump on May 26, 2017, in Italy. AP Photo/Evan Vucci During his recent trip to Europe for meetings at NATO Headquarters in Brussels and with the Group of Seven in Italy, Donald Trump… … [Read more...] about Trump to Europe: You’re on your own
Ventriloquism vets rate AGT star — Read our lips: ‘Darci Lynne is great!’
by Ken Stone Edgar Bergen and Shari Lewis were smiling in Ventriloquism heaven Tuesday when Darci Lynne Farmer wowed “America’s Got Talent.” (Charlie McCarthy, Lamb Chop and Charlie Horse were cheering Darci’s puppet Petunia.) The Oklahoma youngster, who said she had practiced her craft only two years, got the Golden Buzzer from judge Mel B, and was advanced to a live … [Read more...] about Ventriloquism vets rate AGT star — Read our lips: ‘Darci Lynne is great!’
Cartoon: The Earth’s Tweet
Film Review: Why Even The Toughest Critics Are Knocked Dead By ‘Long Strange Trip’
A funny thing happened on the way to the theater for many a critic reviewing Long Strange Trip, the superb new documentary on the history and music of the Grateful Dead. They went in with an indifferent attitude if not outright contempt and came out with a newfound appreciation -- and even awe -- for the seductive power of this most American of bands which, as the Dead lyric … [Read more...] about Film Review: Why Even The Toughest Critics Are Knocked Dead By ‘Long Strange Trip’
NFL: Colin Kaepernick’s unemployment is his fault.
At the time of this post, Colin Kaepernick is still unemployed. So, who's fault is it that Kaepernick is unemployed in the first place? Answer: Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick could still be playing for the 49ers for at least another year. Instead, he chose to leave the team. As for why Kaepernick remains unemployed, ESPN quotes 49ers linebacker Eli Harold as saying, … [Read more...] about NFL: Colin Kaepernick’s unemployment is his fault.
The Enduring Stain of Trump’s Travel Ban
by Maryla Krol After Donald Trump’s Muslim travel ban - and make no mistake about it, that is clearly what it is - was found by the Fourth and Ninth Circuit courts to be in violation of the nation’s founding principles as enshrined in the Establishment Clause of the Constitution’s First Amendment, the administration decided on June 1st to ask the Supreme Court to reinstate … [Read more...] about The Enduring Stain of Trump’s Travel Ban
It Was Fifty Years Ago Today
On June 1, 1967, the Beatles launched the Summer of Love with the release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The record took the world by storm and is generally considered the greatest album of the psychedelic era. For its fiftieth, its owners have presented a remastered stereo version in a massive boxed set, including "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "Penny Lane." These … [Read more...] about It Was Fifty Years Ago Today
Be Warned, Donald Trump: Ghosts Are Everywhere
by Michael Winship “The damned place is haunted, sure as shootin.’” President Harry Truman wrote that to his wife Bess in 1946. He was talking about the White House. “You and Margie [their daughter Margaret] had better come back and protect me before some of these ghosts carry me off.” Truman had fun with the idea that the executive mansion — he called it “the … [Read more...] about Be Warned, Donald Trump: Ghosts Are Everywhere
New York Daily News’ classic cover on Trump pulling US out of Paris agreement (UPDATED)
The New York Daily News, which has produced a series of classic covers over the years has yet another classi cover today -- on Donald Trump pulling the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement: … [Read more...] about New York Daily News’ classic cover on Trump pulling US out of Paris agreement (UPDATED)
Cartoon: Trump and the World
HUNTER AND ISSA VOTE TO SELL YOUR ONLINE PRIVACY AFTER TAKING BIG MONEY FROM TELECOM INDUSTRY; TRUMP SIGNS MEASURE INTO LAW
By Miriam Raftery SAM DIEGP – Your Internet provider can now legally sell your browsing history and your email address, without your consent—thanks to legislation signed into law by President Trump. The measure passed the Senate by just 2 votes and the House by 10 votes. San Diego Republican Congressmen Duncan Hunter and Darrell Issa both voted for the measure – after … [Read more...] about HUNTER AND ISSA VOTE TO SELL YOUR ONLINE PRIVACY AFTER TAKING BIG MONEY FROM TELECOM INDUSTRY; TRUMP SIGNS MEASURE INTO LAW
Given Trump’s moral vacuum, the world must step in
WASHINGTON -- With his backward policies and his tiresome antics, President Trump seems to be trying his best to do something that ought to be impossible: Make the U.S. presidency irrelevant to world progress. Climate change offers one example. Trump tried hard to build suspense for Thursday's announcement about whether he would honor or trash the landmark Paris accord; … [Read more...] about Given Trump’s moral vacuum, the world must step in
Cartoon: Gassy Trump
Gianforte’s Montana Win Offers More Hints About Montana Than 2018
Last week, a nationally watched Congressional race in the state of Montana culminated with a win by Republican Greg Gianforte. The results were not exactly surprising as Gianforte had been considered the frontrunner for the seat ever since incumbent GOP Congressman Ryan Zinke was tapped for the position of Interior by President Trump. Gianforte had just missed upsetting … [Read more...] about Gianforte’s Montana Win Offers More Hints About Montana Than 2018
‘You’re A Nation’? or ‘Urination’?
Trump Will Withdraw U.S. From Paris Climate Agreement Michael D. Shear / New York Times WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Thursday that he will withdraw the United States from participation in the Paris climate accord, weakening global efforts to combat climate change and siding with conservatives who argued who argued that the landmark 2015 agreement was harming the … [Read more...] about ‘You’re A Nation’? or ‘Urination’?
He’s Baaack!!!!
He's Baaack!! Robert A. Levine June 1, 2017 After his first trip abroad where President Trump kow-towed to Saudi and Egyptian autocrats and disrespected long term allies, he’s returned to Washington. He stated that his trip was a “home run” for himself and America, but I don’t think he even hit the ball out of the infield. He sold a lot of armaments to Saudi … [Read more...] about He’s Baaack!!!!