Russian interventions in other people’s elections: A brief history
By Eric Lohr, Professor of Russian History, American University. Demonstrators against Russian military actions in Ukraine rally in New York, March 2, 2014. AP Photo/John Minchillo In the last nine years, Russia has invaded its neighbor Georgia, annexed the Ukrainian province of Crimea, supported rebels in Eastern Ukraine and interfered in the U.S. presidential election. The… … [Read more...] about Russian interventions in other people’s elections: A brief history
Cartoon: King’s racist baby talk
King's racist baby talk by Clay Jones Congress’ most cuddly racist Steve King from Iowa (who “used” to keep a Confederate flag on his desk) was at it again Monday. He tweeted support for a xenophobic politician in the Netherlands with “We can’t restore our civilization with somebody else’s babies.” King was backing Geert Wilders, a far-right Dutch parliamentarian who has … [Read more...] about Cartoon: King’s racist baby talk
One congressman’s unbounded racism
WASHINGTON -- White supremacism was never banished from American political thought, just shoved to the fringe and hushed to a whisper. Now, in the Age of Trump, it's back in the mainstream and ready to roar. Witness the words of Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, on the subject of immigration: "Culture and demographics are our destiny. We can't restore our civilization with … [Read more...] about One congressman’s unbounded racism
Clinton’s unexpected new ally in the email investigation: Trump
WASHINGTON -- After the "lock her up" campaign of 2016, President Trump's administration has an unexpected message for those still investigating Hillary Clinton's emails: Shut it down. Trump made clear after the election that he had no appetite to go after Clinton legally, and on Monday his administration went further: His Justice Department went to court to fight those … [Read more...] about Clinton’s unexpected new ally in the email investigation: Trump
Cartoon: President Bannon
Paying for Healthcare
New taxes are not really appealing to Republicans, but the government must somehow figure out ways to cover the increasing costs of healthcare, both within the government’s budget and in the country. The number one contributor to healthcare costs in this country is obesity. People eat too much. We already tax cigarettes and alcohol, two other major contributors to health … [Read more...] about Paying for Healthcare
Movie Review – “Kong: Skull Island”
"Aside from the film's spectacular cinematography and CGI realism, this film smartly brings two dozen expendable roles to keep the beast fed." Patrick King, REEL BRIEF As we enter the annual post-Oscars drought season of movies that will be deemed unworthy of awards consideration come December, theater expectations must be lowered accordingly. Lest viewers feel cheated… … [Read more...] about Movie Review – “Kong: Skull Island”
Trumpcare is a disaster. Attacks on CBO are desperate.
In a crippling blow that could derail Republican plans to replace Obamacare, the Congressional Budget Office Monday predicted a catastrophe, saying 24 million Americans would lose coverage over the next decade if this plan were approved, 14 million over next year alone. No wonder President Trump and his team have spent the last week trying to… … [Read more...] about Trumpcare is a disaster. Attacks on CBO are desperate.
Jobs, Not Stability Will Determine How Far Trump Falls
The line of the day comes from the opening skit on Saturday Night Live when Kenan Thompson, portraying a General, tells President Trump, played of course by Alec Baldwin how the aliens from the planet, Zorblat 9 have penetrated America. Thomson tells Trump the aliens "have the most advanced weaponized technology we have ever seen," and asks, "What should we do?" Trump's … [Read more...] about Jobs, Not Stability Will Determine How Far Trump Falls
Repeal and Replace Paul Krugman
March 13, 2017 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Super Baby DonDon’s diary. The series imagines that President Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Super Baby DonDon. Oh, Super Baby … [Read more...] about Repeal and Replace Paul Krugman
The Children of Today’s Immigrants
Immigrants have been in the news a lot recently: Illegal immigrants, undocumented immigrants, unauthorized immigrants, “slave immigrants,” etc. Most of the stories have been dark and depressing because of what may be in store for so many of those immigrants. Here is an uplifting story about “children of immigrants.” Stuart Anderson at Forbes asks, “What would we lose … [Read more...] about The Children of Today’s Immigrants
Next steps for the Trump resistance
WASHINGTON -- For opponents of President Trump, his first seven weeks in office went about as badly for the country as they expected. The pleasant surprise is their own capacity for resistance and political resilience. What some feared might be a Trump Juggernaut is instead the Trump Jalopy, a wheezing, unsightly contraption with grinding gears and missing parts. Many … [Read more...] about Next steps for the Trump resistance
How to save the republic from World War III? Get Trump to watch ‘Nashville.’
WASHINGTON -- President Trump, during the campaign, famously said he gets his military advice from "the shows." He wasn't kidding. Now, as leader of the free world, he gets up in the morning and, long before receiving his intelligence briefing (if he receives one at all), he flips on cable news and starts tweeting. His comments are in the style of a guy in a La-Z-Boy … [Read more...] about How to save the republic from World War III? Get Trump to watch ‘Nashville.’
Cartoon: Death Panels
S. Africa Proposes Law to Legalize Some Trade in Rhino Horn
South Africa’s parliament could soon consider a new law to allow for limited trade and export of rhino horn for personal purposes. The government proposed the draft legislation earlier this year and an initial 30-day period for public comment wraps up today. The bill has support but has angered animal rights groups. In the proposed law,… … [Read more...] about S. Africa Proposes Law to Legalize Some Trade in Rhino Horn
Cartoon: The Donald Will See You Now
Trump’s troop surge in Syria could scuttle UN peace talks
Embed from Getty Images The Trump administration’s decision to add more ground troops to Syria’s seething cauldron is likely to scuttle United Nations peace talks. It could also be the most toxic of many blows President Donald Trump has dealt himself since he entered the Oval Office. He could soon have the awful task of explaining new body bags holding elite American … [Read more...] about Trump’s troop surge in Syria could scuttle UN peace talks
Pitts on Conservative Resentment
Leonard Pitts comments on the resentment powering the conservative movement in The Miami Herald. Consider for a moment how often in history that change has been forcefully imposed on conservatives. It has been done by statute, by court decision, by executive order and, once, by war. This is not an apology for that. In every instance, force was necessitated by the … [Read more...] about Pitts on Conservative Resentment
U.S. Attorney Bharara Fired After Refusing to Resign
High-profile U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara has been fired by the Donald Trump administration after refusing to submit his resignation alongside other Obama administration holdovers. "I did not resign. Moments ago I was fired. Being the US Attorney in SDNY will forever be the greatest honor of my professional life," Bharara tweeted Saturday afternoon. RELATED: Sessions abruptly… … [Read more...] about U.S. Attorney Bharara Fired After Refusing to Resign