WASHINGTON -- Gloom is a terrible way to ring out the old and despair is of no help in trying to imagine the new. So let us consider what good might come from the political situation in which we will find ourselves in 2017. Doing this does not require denying the dangers posed by a Donald Trump presidency or the demolition of progressive achievements he could oversee. … [Read more...] about The imperative of hope
Cartoons: Hangover 2016
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Movie Review: ‘LA LA LAND’ Is an Electric Tribute to Dreamers Everywhere
Why Settlements are a Problem (Guest Voice)
Why Settlements are a Problem by jdledell Israel’s settlement policy in the West Bank has been called benign by Israelis and a tragic roadblock to a 2 state peace agreement. I will try to illustrate why settlements have been a deliberate Israeli policy to prevent a viable Palestinian state. First lets examine Jerusalem which Israel claims as it’s undivided capital. Most … [Read more...] about Why Settlements are a Problem (Guest Voice)
What kind of democracy will Israel be?
WASHINGTON -- The opportunity for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict may already have expired. The question going forward, then, is what kind of democracy Israel intends to be. The Obama administration's frustration with the situation is understandable. The continued building of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank is indeed unhelpful, and … [Read more...] about What kind of democracy will Israel be?
A Foolish Attack on Barack Obama
Once again, a member of the political Right has taken a false shot at President Obama. From The Hill: "Former Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.), a conservative radio host, said Thursday that President Obama "hates Israel" because he "has always been" a Muslim at heart." Walsh tweeted, "It makes the GOP uneasy when I say he's a Muslim. It makes my radio stations uneasy when I say … [Read more...] about A Foolish Attack on Barack Obama
To you Megyn Kelly and the Women of APPNA
We recently challenged ourselves with a discussion of Women leadership or rather the lack of in APPNA (Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America.) I had instigated, urged, probed some of this discussion. Now I may look at it from a different angle. Women instead of being unequal may very well be equal partners in this crime. Instead of poorly treated … [Read more...] about To you Megyn Kelly and the Women of APPNA
Military Weekend: 2016 Year In Photos
Throughout the year, the Defense Department has published stories and photos of our men and women in the military “serving, sacrificing and engaging in life.” Throughout the year, in “Military Weekend” we have published some of those images. Here are some of those and additional compelling photos of our troops doing what they do best along with our warmest wishes to them … [Read more...] about Military Weekend: 2016 Year In Photos
2016 in Review
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American shame (The Muslim Registry)
American shame (The Muslim Registry) Any more than there already is. I refuse to register. Please don’t go there. Incarcerate me instead. I refuse to discriminate or be discriminated against. I refuse to hate. I refuse to be a second rate citizen. Not here, not in this Nation. I am a Muslim and a person. I refuse to become an American shame. Stir not what … [Read more...] about American shame (The Muslim Registry)
Does Trump realize there can only be one president at a time? (Guest Voice)
Does Trump realize there can only be one president at a time? by Ruth Marcus Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- One of the hallmarks of our democratic system is its commitment to the peaceful transition of power. This practice comes with two important, linked corollaries that fall under the umbrella that there can be only one president at a time. The … [Read more...] about Does Trump realize there can only be one president at a time? (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Tricky Dicks
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IVF hoped to save northern white rhino from extinction
Laikipia County, Kenya - Scientists are running out of time to save the critically endangered northern white rhino. There are just three left in the world. Sudan, along with the other two, live in Kenya's Ol Pejeta conservancy. At 43 years old, conservationists say that it is unlikely Sudan - the last male of the group… … [Read more...] about IVF hoped to save northern white rhino from extinction
Russia’s Putin Decides Against Tit-For-Tat Sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow will not expel U.S. diplomats in response to sanctions imposed Thursday by U.S. President Barack Obama for interference by Russian intelligence agencies in November's U.S. national election. "We will not create problems for American diplomats. We will not expel anyone," Putin said in a statement released by the Kremlin. "As… … [Read more...] about Russia’s Putin Decides Against Tit-For-Tat Sanctions
Cartoon: Obama doesn’t like Russian Hackers
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No Evidence Of Russia-Wikileaks Connection
A newly-released Joint Analysis Report about Russian hacking has plenty of goodies for cyber-geeks, but it doesn't have what is desired by the anti-Trump Left. The report gives no evidence that Russian hackers gave any information obtained through hacking to Wikileaks. Sure, Page #3 of the report says, "The U.S. Government assesses that information was leaked to the press … [Read more...] about No Evidence Of Russia-Wikileaks Connection
Under the Rug
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Delightfully bad tourism slogans from around the world
Slogans don't leave a lot of room for error — especially if they're meant to entice you to drop a bunch of money to travel to a new location. The good ones are pithy and evocative at the same time. They fill you with wonder in just a few words. It's a challenging task for any… … [Read more...] about Delightfully bad tourism slogans from around the world
Delightfully bad tourism slogans from around the world
Slogans don't leave a lot of room for error — especially if they're meant to entice you to drop a bunch of money to travel to a new location. The good ones are pithy and evocative at the same time. They fill you with wonder in just a few words. It's a challenging task for any… … [Read more...] about Delightfully bad tourism slogans from around the world
Appreciation: Debbie Reynolds lived a bold life on screen and off
LOS ANGELES — She had a bold name, but Debbie Reynolds had an even bolder personality. Her screen presence was largely one of an irrepressible, unpredictable energy, all pluck and sass, and she seemed to live her life that way too. Real-life, off-screen personal drama only fed back into her work. She seemed an entertainer and… … [Read more...] about Appreciation: Debbie Reynolds lived a bold life on screen and off