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!!!!
Marijuana may fight Alzheimer’s; what will that mean for the boomers? | Mulshine:
As I've noted, I don't smoke pot, but I have friends that do. Like me, they're aging baby-boomers. Unlike me, they're retired and don't have to meet daily deadlines. So why the heck shouldn't they? That question took on new urgency recently with reports that pot might play a major role in warding off Alzheimer's disease.… … [Read more...] about Marijuana may fight Alzheimer’s; what will that mean for the boomers? | Mulshine:
Cartoon: SOS
Trump announces U.S. Will Pull Out of the Paris Climate Accord
UPDATE TO REUTERS STORY: President Donald Trump has just announced that the United States will pull out of the Paris Climate accord. Here's the Reuters story that just went up prior to his announcement that puts his decision -- and the reaction to it and consequences -- into perspective. By Valerie Volcovici and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump … [Read more...] about Trump announces U.S. Will Pull Out of the Paris Climate Accord
Trump and Paris agreement: World & domestic reaction ALREADY fierce
The Sierra Club just released this meaty press releaseon President Donald Trump and the Paris agreement on climate change. According to reports, the administration will soon announce the U.S. is pulling out of the agreement. Fierce reaction is already coming from countries around the world and in states and cities across the USA ahead of Trump’s possible withdrawal of … [Read more...] about Trump and Paris agreement: World & domestic reaction ALREADY fierce
Support for Trump Impeachment Soars, Approval Plunges
Support for the idea of impeaching President Donald Trump increased to 43 percent from 38 percent among U.S. voters in a Politico/Morning Consult poll released Wednesday, after his return from his first trip abroad since winning the White House. Meanwhile, the president's approval rating is hovering just under 40 percent, according to FiveThiryEight, after taking a… … [Read more...] about Support for Trump Impeachment Soars, Approval Plunges
Cartoon: COVFEFE
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com< 'center> … [Read more...] about Cartoon: COVFEFE
Trump Weighs Return of Sanctioned Russian Property
The Trump administration is looking to hand back two Russian diplomatic properties in the U.S. that were shuttered late last year after an intelligence probe found they were used to meddle in the 2016 presidential election. The properties in Maryland and New York were closed on December 30 when former President Barack Obama expelled 35 Russian… … [Read more...] about Trump Weighs Return of Sanctioned Russian Property
Sierra Club on Paris Agreement withdrawal: “A Historic Mistake” (Guest Voice)
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE SIERRA CLUB O TRUMP AND PARIS AGREEMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. -- It has been widely reported that Donald Trump intends to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. According to the terms of the Agreement, no country can begin the withdrawal process until three years after the Agreement enters into force. The Agreement, which entered into force on … [Read more...] about Sierra Club on Paris Agreement withdrawal: “A Historic Mistake” (Guest Voice)