WOW. This is such a good idea, it's worth considering for The Moderate Voice -- which is soon to get a redesign that will be better feature non-political stories, among other things. The Daily Beast's Executive Editor, John Avlon, who is also a contributor to CNN, may have hit upon the most welcome idea in journalism in decades: Donald Trump’s presidency is the biggest … [Read more...] about The Daily Beast announces “Trump free” Sunday mornings: Could it start a (needed) trend?
20 Years After His Death, a Few Thoughts About Mike Royko
By John L. Micek It was 20 years ago this month that I - along with everyone else in Chicago - woke up to the news that Mike Royko was gone. Sometime in the predawn hours of April 30, that day's copy of the Chicago Tribune, where Royko had been on staff since 1984, but had not filed a column in weeks because of a brain aneurysm, landed outside my apartment door. I … [Read more...] about 20 Years After His Death, a Few Thoughts About Mike Royko
Florida state senator, now resigned, had Playboy and Hooters models on political payroll
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Just months before his resignation Friday, Florida state Sen. Frank Artiles unseated Democrat Dwight Bullard with an aggressive $1 million campaign in a district that favored Democrats. But the long list of expenditures filed with the Florida Division of Elections by Artiles' political committee, Veterans for Conservative Principles, also raised some … [Read more...] about Florida state senator, now resigned, had Playboy and Hooters models on political payroll
Marriage is about business not flukes (Guest Voice)
by Jordan Cooper It feels so good to be loved, but once this seat is gone that you fill for your significant other times will change. Some people don't know anything about their partner's health. The person may have AIDS. Some people do not know anything about the person's education. The person may have not passed their exit exam. Some people do not know about the … [Read more...] about Marriage is about business not flukes (Guest Voice)
French Presidential Election: What to Know, Why it Matters
As the French cast their ballots Sunday in the first round of voting in their 2017 presidential election, the world will anxiously wait to learn if populist, nationalists score another major victory in a second western European nation. Electoral momentum against the European Union and globalist politicians began when the United Kingdom voted for "Brexit" on… … [Read more...] about French Presidential Election: What to Know, Why it Matters
French elections lurch in unprecedented gloom
New gloom has sundered the already divisive French presidential elections due to begin on Sunday because of the bold terrorist attack in the Champs Elysees avenue, the pride of Paris. A terrorist fired an automatic weapon used by soldiers at war to kill a police officer, and wound two others and a civilian. The Islamic State claimed credit in several languages within minutes … [Read more...] about French elections lurch in unprecedented gloom
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The President’s First 100 Days
Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip cartoonist. His favorite expression “WHAT A HOOT” certainly sums up his outlook on his life and work which are inexorably entwined. Mike’s warm, easygoing and zany demeanor is evidence that his personality matches his creative talents. As … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The President’s First 100 Days
Science is core to wildlife conservation
The human impact on wildlife is growing more and more every year - not only due to global warming but also through agriculture gobbling up more and more land, habitat destruction, hunting and poaching, transportation… most of the things we do as a society have a negative impact on wildlife, when they're done excessively. Biologists even… … [Read more...] about Science is core to wildlife conservation
As We Age, Learning Important Lessons from Our Own History
By Barry Jagoda Reunions to celebrate the “good old days” are privileges of growing older. Three such emotional, memorable events happened to me this month. Joining 200 high school friends and acquaintances brought back warm memories of growing up in the suburbs of Houston 50 years ago. Then, after 40 years, getting back with Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter—in Atlanta and in … [Read more...] about As We Age, Learning Important Lessons from Our Own History
Time-lapse photos show just how quickly the world’s glaciers are disappearing
An elegy for ice Justin LaBerge via Flickr The world's glaciers are disappearing quickly. The rapid melting of Iceland's Sólheimajökull glacier is tangible. When I visited in 2013, our guide punctuated every few steps by saying, "Ten years ago the glacier would have started here .... five years ago the glacier would have started here." Each… … [Read more...] about Time-lapse photos show just how quickly the world’s glaciers are disappearing
Military Weekend: It’s ‘Touch ’n Go’
It has been a rough week all around. So, with the weekend around the corner, here is some lighter stuff, courtesy of one of the lesser-known -- yet very popular and professional -- military/Air Force bands and ensembles. The U.S. Air Force Rock/Pop ensemble "Touch 'n Go" is based at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, part of the United States Air Forces in Europe Band. It was … [Read more...] about Military Weekend: It’s ‘Touch ’n Go’
Review of The 5th Avenue Theatre’s Production of The Secret Garden: Sleepy Beauty
After watching The 5th Avenue Theatre’s opening night production of The Secret Garden I was reminded of my recent trip to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. While visiting the tulip festival I was at first overwhelmed by the acres of vibrantly colored tulips in full bloom. From a distance, the rows of flowers looked as if they were solid ribbons of color. Some fields were … [Read more...] about Review of The 5th Avenue Theatre’s Production of The Secret Garden: Sleepy Beauty
The real O’Reilly factor: swinish entitlement endures (Guest Voice)
Frankly, the news that Bill O'Reilly has finally got his walking papers doesn't move me to joy. O'Reilly reigned at Fox News for more than two decades. He reveled in his lordly stature, his self-regard puffed up by adoring fans across America. These acolytes even now are readily casting blame upon the women who called out… … [Read more...] about The real O’Reilly factor: swinish entitlement endures (Guest Voice)
Ghost in the Shell review
[Taken from the Chocolate Films blog] This is a piece about Ghost in the Shell but let me start off by talking about one of the best video games of 2016, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. This game is sure to be considered a Playstation classic but it’s also notable because it survived a race related controversy. There is a character called Nadine in the game, a kickass mercenary … [Read more...] about Ghost in the Shell review
Cartoon: THEY’LL LET ANYONE IN HERE (UPDATED)
Much has been made of the Trump administration concealing the visitors log so the public can’t see who’s leaving a trail of slime in and out of the White House. It really makes me wonder what kind of sludge they would be ashamed to be associated with if they’re sharing photos of the likes of Sarah Palin, Ted Nugent, and Kid Rock standing around Trump at the Resolute Desk. Wanna … [Read more...] about Cartoon: THEY’LL LET ANYONE IN HERE (UPDATED)
Julian Assange’s Arrest, ‘A Priority’ – Attorney General Jeff Sessions
The recent presidential elections in Ecuador held a personal significance for this author for two reasons. First, as a native of that small, beautiful South American country, I remain interested in its social, political and economic progress and future -- so much of it dependent on the newly elected president. Second, as an American, indignant at the damage that one man … [Read more...] about Julian Assange’s Arrest, ‘A Priority’ – Attorney General Jeff Sessions
Trump’s Broken Promise Could Break Another Promise
Smoke has been billowing skyward from the Trumpster fire for nearly 100 days - I know, it feels more like 100 weeks - and his refusal to release his tax returns is only stoking the flames. Basically, his broken campaign promise to release his tax returns (a promise he had voiced repeatedly) is now imperiling his grandiose campaign promise to overhaul a tax system that he … [Read more...] about Trump’s Broken Promise Could Break Another Promise
Russia’s Shadow-War in a Wary Europe
As the French prepare to vote Sunday in a presidential election marked by acrimonious debate about Russian influence in Europe, there’s little doubt about which candidate Moscow backs. Last month, the combative populist Marine Le Pen of the right-wing National Front flew to Moscow to meet with President Vladimir Putin. It was a display of longtime… … [Read more...] about Russia’s Shadow-War in a Wary Europe
Site work continuing
Hello readers. The Moderate Voice has been through a large number of issues the past 6 to 9 months. Site attacks primarily but also how to align itself in the current hyper-active 24/7 news cycle with social media. We've held on, more or less, to the traditional blog style format. But that will change to better accommodate more types of news from many angles … [Read more...] about Site work continuing
Ex NFL Superstar Hangs Himself to Death.
Aaron Hernandez had a signed a forty million dollar contract in 2013 to play tight end for the NFL's New England Patriots. Turns out there was problem. The problem it seems, is that he was a high school gang banger and couldn't give up the lifestyle and killed another human being. Today, he hung himself to death in his jail cell. They are good people; military … [Read more...] about Ex NFL Superstar Hangs Himself to Death.