The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on Friday, Sept. 23: ——— American voters have a clear choice on Nov. 8. We can elect an experienced, thoughtful and deeply knowledgeable public servant or a thin-skinned demagogue who is unqualified and unsuited to be president. Donald Trump, a billionaire businessman and television personality, is the… … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Times Editorial Endorsing Clinton and Blasting Trump (Full Guest Editorial)
Time for better disease prevention (Guest Voice)
Time for Better Disease Prevention by Jordan Cooper Do I look fat? I can't see my feet. I'm feeding two people for every meal. These are some comments pregnant women make late in their gestation. Yet, Americans have their qualms about whether we still have our swagger as a country? I think we still got it, but we must do more in the disease prevention areas and have … [Read more...] about Time for better disease prevention (Guest Voice)
Military Weekend: Honoring Gold Star Mothers and Family (Updated)
Sunday, 25 September is National Gold Star Mother’s Day, also known as National Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day. The “Day” -- designated the last Sunday of September -- was created on June 23, 1936, by the U.S. Congress to recognize and honor those who have lost their son or daughter while serving our country in the U. S. Armed Forces. Since the loss of a child … [Read more...] about Military Weekend: Honoring Gold Star Mothers and Family (Updated)
Bowing down: Cruz backs his former rival Trump, saying Clinton must be defeated
Sen. Ted Cruz announced Friday that he is backing GOP nominee Donald Trump for the presidency, setting aside their bitter rivalry because, he said, Hillary Clinton must be defeated. "Our country is in crisis. Hillary Clinton is manifestly unfit to be president, and her policies would harm millions of Americans. And Donald Trump is the only… … [Read more...] about Bowing down: Cruz backs his former rival Trump, saying Clinton must be defeated
Charity Begins with Baby DonDon
September 23, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s campaign diary. The series imagines that “Mr.” 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 Baby DonDon. Go, Omarosa, go. The … [Read more...] about Charity Begins with Baby DonDon
Readers Want News Not Fluff
The New York Post, a Rupert Murdoch tabloid publication that isn’t likely to win a Pulitzer Prize anytime soon, splashed a full page picture of a smiling Jennifer Anniston on its Sept. 21 front cover. In the upper left-hand space it placed all-capitals text: “BRANGELINA 2004–2016.” Inside the Post were four full consecutive pages, and a half page and part of a column deeper in … [Read more...] about Readers Want News Not Fluff
Politix Update: Governor Christie Didn’t Merely Violate His Oath Of Office, He Crushed It
After one week of testimony at the Bridgegate trial, Donald Trump poodle Chris Christie's standing as a corrupt thug who would sacrifice anything, including public safety, for political convenience and good old venality has reached stratospherically new heights. Which begs a question: Why are there not calls for the New Jersey governor's impeachment since he did not merely … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Governor Christie Didn’t Merely Violate His Oath Of Office, He Crushed It
Coin Toss: The First Presidential Debate
The NFL and the Commission For Presidential Debates jointly announced today that an NFL team of the referees slated to officiate Monday Night Football instead will oversee the first Clinton-Trump Presidential Debate. Lester Holt, the Debate moderator originally named, will work the Falcons-Saints game. The switch supposedly was made for Holt’s personal safety. The two events … [Read more...] about Coin Toss: The First Presidential Debate
Trump’s Lying Game
Paul Krugman tells it like it is in The New York Times. Here’s what we can be fairly sure will happen in Monday’s presidential debate: Donald Trump will lie repeatedly and grotesquely, on a variety of subjects. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton might say a couple of untrue things. Or she might not. Here’s what we don’t know: Will the moderators step in when Mr. Trump delivers … [Read more...] about Trump’s Lying Game
Crooked Don’s Slush Fund and the ’16 Double Standard
Yes, folks, it's time for another episode of "Imagine The Outcry!" Imagine the outcry if Hillary Clinton was outed for taking more than a quarter of a million dollars in other people's money - donations to the Clinton Foundation, donations that were intended to be used for charitable purposes - and spent it instead on herself, in a breach of federal tax laws, in order to … [Read more...] about Crooked Don’s Slush Fund and the ’16 Double Standard
Two types of gun laws: one for blacks and one for whites
WASHINGTON -- If you are a black man in America, exercising your constitutional right to keep and bear arms can be fatal. You might think the National Rifle Association and its amen chorus would be outraged, but apparently they believe Second Amendment rights are for whites only. In reaching that conclusion I am accepting, for the sake of argument, the account given by … [Read more...] about Two types of gun laws: one for blacks and one for whites
There’s a Bridge I’d Like to Sell You
September 22, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s campaign diary. The series imagines that “Mr.” 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 Baby DonDon. Oh, Baby DonDon’s head is … [Read more...] about There’s a Bridge I’d Like to Sell You
The Fart Patrol of California
During the latter 1960's, Hollywood produced a WWII-themed TV series called The Rat Patrol. Now, the California government is forming the fart patrol. Thanks to California Senate Bill 1383, which was signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown, "The state's Air Resources Board can also now regulate bovine flatulence, as long as there are practical ways to reduce the cows' belching and … [Read more...] about The Fart Patrol of California
Judicial Vacancy Hurting Ordinary Americans But Mitch McConnell Doesn’t Care
There is a Judicial crisis in America and Mitch McConnell doesn’t care. Senators are not doing their jobs or fulfilling their Constitutional responsibilities and Senate leaders cite statistics that totally ignore the severity of the crisis. I know Republicans are hesitant, if not vehemently opposed to so much as scheduling a confirmation hearing on Merrick Garland before … [Read more...] about Judicial Vacancy Hurting Ordinary Americans But Mitch McConnell Doesn’t Care
Why Isn’t Clinton Further Ahead?
John Judis explains on Talking Points Memo. If I had to bet on this election, I’d still put my money on Hillary Clinton. But there is a big question about why she is not doing better. When presidential candidates face opponents who can’t even command the support of their party’s leadership and leading interest groups, it’s usually landslide time. Think of Lyndon Johnson … [Read more...] about Why Isn’t Clinton Further Ahead?
Boom!
September 22, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s campaign diary. The series imagines that “Mr.” 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 Baby DonDon. What a week it has been … [Read more...] about Boom!
Taking a knee: high school athletes join the protest
On August 26, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick remained seated during the singing of the national anthem prior to a Green Bay Packers game. Kaepernick and safety Eric Reid knelt during the singing of the national anthem before the team's September 1 preseason game against the San Diego Chargers. Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane sat on the … [Read more...] about Taking a knee: high school athletes join the protest
Americans are deciding for the world
WASHINGTON -- Like it or not, the decision we make in this November's election will be a choice on behalf of the entire world. How we vote will determine whether the forces of democracy, openness and religious tolerance remain strong, or whether our country throws in its lot with tribalism, prejudice and authoritarianism. This sounds like melodrama. It isn't. And while … [Read more...] about Americans are deciding for the world
Cartoon: Skittles
Skittles by Clay Jones I almost drew a Skittles cartoon last night but I wanted to see how much news coverage it received today. It received a LOT. One of my best friends and fellow cartoonist tagged me on Facebook baiting me to draw a Skittles cartoon. I almost passed but I couldn’t resist. Donald Trump Jr. posted a meme on Twitter (say no to memes, people) which posted … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Skittles
Poll: Clinton now leads Trump 6 points ahead of first debate
Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is showing signs up picking up steam after one of the worst weeks of her campaign. A new NBC/Wall Street Journal poll puts her 6 points in the lead ahead of the first Presidential debate and in the lead on polling on most issues. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton leads Republican Donald Trump by six points … [Read more...] about Poll: Clinton now leads Trump 6 points ahead of first debate