Hollywood writers picket in front of Warner Bros. Studios. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez Holly Willis, University of Southern California The bitter conflict between actors, writers and other creative professionals and the major movie and TV studios represents a flashpoint in the radical transformation roiling the entertainment industry. The ongoing … [Read more...] about What are Hollywood actors and writers afraid of? A cinema scholar explains how AI is upending the movie and TV business
Can US democracy withstand Trump?
The burning question now is whether US democracy and the world can withstand former President Donald Trump’s obfuscation, incoherence and rage. Stormy electoral conflicts loom between him and Joe Biden in the November 2024 presidential elections alongside ferocious battles with American prosecutors in criminal trials next year. These are early days but the pointers so … [Read more...] about Can US democracy withstand Trump?
Cats first finagled their way into human hearts and homes thousands of years ago – here’s how
Who run the world? Cats! Grace Cary/Moment via Getty Images Jonathan Losos, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go on safari in southern Africa. One of the greatest thrills was going out at night looking for predators on the prowl: lions, leopards, hyenas. As we drove through the darkness, … [Read more...] about Cats first finagled their way into human hearts and homes thousands of years ago – here’s how
LAW-AND-ORDER PRESIDENT (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
One of the topics this morning on the news is whether or not Donald Trump knew he lost the 2020 election. It’s stupid. Donald Trump is not a toddler, dog, canary, or in a vegetative state. The defense here is that he’s a baby who can’t understand very simplistic facts like he lost the 2020 election. In fact, 69 percent of the GOP are toddlers because that’s the percentage … [Read more...] about LAW-AND-ORDER PRESIDENT (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Trump indictment: Here’s how prosecutors will try to prove he knowingly lied and intended to break the law
Former President Donald Trump makes his way to the stage during a rally in Erie, Pa., on July 29, 2023. Dustin Franz for The Washington Post via Getty Images Ronald S. Sullivan Jr., Harvard University What was Donald Trump thinking when he set about trying to maintain the presidency after losing it to Joe Biden? That’s the key question a jury will … [Read more...] about Trump indictment: Here’s how prosecutors will try to prove he knowingly lied and intended to break the law
LIARS’ CLUB (CARTOON)
Trump avoids Jack Smith’s eye in Washington courtroom
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Donald Trump stood with his arms by his sides Thursday as he faced a federal judge in Washington to somberly plead "not guilty" to a variety of charges over attempts to subvert the 2020 US elections. It was a short and solemn moment that contrasted with the noise and hubbub that surrounded his arrival in the federal court surrounded by high … [Read more...] about Trump avoids Jack Smith’s eye in Washington courtroom
The Church of Climate-Change Denial Returns
The Church of Climate-Change Denial returns just as Americans experience the hottest Summer on record thus far. It is one thing to disagree with predictions about future climate phenomena or to disagree about the causes of climate change. It is another thing to deny the existence of climate change altogether. Yes, plenty of predictions about future climate phenomena … [Read more...] about The Church of Climate-Change Denial Returns
If Trump is convicted, should he go to prison? Will he?
Donald J. Trump is currently facing 77 felony counts and a maximum sentence of 516 years in prison. There are currently three cases where a prison sentence could be the end result, and a fourth where that is probable (Georgia). In each instance, the trial judge would make the decision on sentencing. A moral case for imprisonment Conservative attorney George Conway … [Read more...] about If Trump is convicted, should he go to prison? Will he?
RE-INDICTED (CARTOON)
Donald Trump received this third indictment yesterday and you know what that means. I’m on the road again. I’m writing this on a train headed north to Washington, D.C. Let’s hope Amtrak doesn’t hit any cars or trees this time like it did going to and from Miami when I was traveling to cover Trump’s SECOND indictment. I traveled to New York City for Trump’s first … [Read more...] about RE-INDICTED (CARTOON)
A guide to Trump’s 78 felony charges. Plus, what this means for 2024.
Another grand jury has indicted Donald J. Trump. Assuming Trump is convicted of even one felony charge, what does that mean for his presidential aspirations? How many courtrooms are facing a Trump trial and all that comes with those two words: personal attacks, personal threats, and amped up courtroom security? For context, it is important to remember that Trump is … [Read more...] about A guide to Trump’s 78 felony charges. Plus, what this means for 2024.
THE INVESTMENT OF A LIFETIME
by Don Hermann Columnist Unfortunately it doesn’t currently exist. Nor is there anything like it. I hope the SEC doesn’t come after me for this. If it were to happen, I suspect it would set a record for the most successful stock in the history of the New York Stock Exchange. Let’s keep this to ourselves and if it materializes, jump on it, sell it, bank the proceeds … [Read more...] about THE INVESTMENT OF A LIFETIME
The most serious Trump indictment yet – a criminal law scholar explains the charges of using ‘dishonesty, fraud and deceit’ to cling to power
Special Counsel Jack Smith announces the second federal indictment of Donald Trump on Aug. 1, 2023. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Gabriel J. Chin, University of California, Davis The Justice Department announced its second federal indictment of former president Donald J. Trump on Aug. 1, 2023. The charges are groundbreaking and not just because a former … [Read more...] about The most serious Trump indictment yet – a criminal law scholar explains the charges of using ‘dishonesty, fraud and deceit’ to cling to power
TRUMP INDICTED FOR A THIRD TIME (CARTOON)
TRUMP INDICTED FOR JAN 6 (CARTOON)
DC grand jury indicts Donald J. Trump
Special Counsel Jack Smith announced Tuesday afternoon that a grand jury had indicted Donald J. Trump on four counts related to his attempts to reverse voter selection of Joe Biden as president in November 2020. Trump's initial court appearance is at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 at the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse in Washington, D.C. Also today, Michigan Secretary … [Read more...] about DC grand jury indicts Donald J. Trump
Trump facing multiple criminal charges, investigations: 38 articles explain what you need to know
Former President Donald Trump is under legal scrutiny. AP Photo/Gerald Herbert Jeff Inglis, The Conversation The Conversation U.S. has commissioned more than three dozen articles relating to the various criminal investigations into the activities of former president Donald Trump before he took office, while he was in the White House in office, and … [Read more...] about Trump facing multiple criminal charges, investigations: 38 articles explain what you need to know
WHY ARE DEMOCRATS EVEN ACKNOWLEDGING ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR.?
In the Democratic’s stepped up offensive against presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a faint whiff of panic is in the air, a stirring of concern that no good can come from one of the nation’s most storied political names lingering on the fringes of the party’s President Biden re-election strategy. Conventional wisdom has it that a candidate trailing by as much as … [Read more...] about WHY ARE DEMOCRATS EVEN ACKNOWLEDGING ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR.?
GOP LOGIC (CARTOON)
‘Barbie’ is, at its core, a movie about the messy contradictions of motherhood
There’s a difference between the fulfilling relationship mothers can have with their children and the patriarchal institution of motherhood. Jens Kalaene/Getty Images Aviva Dove-Viebahn, Arizona State University Editor’s note: This article contains plot spoilers for “Barbie.” The wildly popular “Barbie” movie has been touted for its celebration – … [Read more...] about ‘Barbie’ is, at its core, a movie about the messy contradictions of motherhood