Ezra Klein describes Donald Trump's weakness on vox.com. Trump’s slander of Ghazala Khan was cruel. It was factually untrue. But it was also deeply, profoundly counterproductive — a man so angry about being cut off in traffic that he crashes his own car in revenge. The Democratic National Convention was, by all accounts, a rousing success. What Trump needed to do was move … [Read more...] about Trump’s Weakness
The Good And Bad Of Going Gluten Free
Grocery stores are increasingly lining their shelves with gluten-free bread, chips, pizza crusts, cookies, and other gluten-free products. But are there benefits to cutting out gluten, the type of protein found in grains, such as wheat, rye, and barley? It’s what gives bread its chewy, fluffy texture that acts like glue to hold food together. But… … [Read more...] about The Good And Bad Of Going Gluten Free
Father of slain Muslim soldier says Trump has ‘black soul’
TRENTON -- A day after Donald Trump sparked controversy by belittling him and his wife, the father of a slain Muslim U.S. soldier said the Republican presidential nominee has a "black soul" and lacks a "moral compass." Meanwhile, Trump twice defended his remarks in the last 24 hours, calling the family's fallen son a "hero" but… … [Read more...] about Father of slain Muslim soldier says Trump has ‘black soul’
To find a good president, start by finding a good listener
Cartoonist Scott Adams of Dilbert fame, raised a ruckus three days ago when he posted this on Twitter: If experience is necessary for being president, name a political topic I can't master in one hour under the tutelage of top experts. — Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) July 28, 2016 On first blush, someone reading that might think that Adams supports Donald Trump for … [Read more...] about To find a good president, start by finding a good listener
Interview with Pardiss Kebriaei on Guantanamo Bay prisoners
Pardiss Kebriaei is a Senior Staff Attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights, where she works on challenging U.S. government abuses in the national security context, including representation of current and former Guantanamo detainees, and others implicated in or affected by the "war on terror." She also advocates on behalf of other cases as part of the No Separate … [Read more...] about Interview with Pardiss Kebriaei on Guantanamo Bay prisoners
Cartoon: Trump Night Stand Up
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump Night Stand Up
A New Low for Trump
Ezra Klein grapples with Donald Trump's incomprehensible slur of the grieving Khan family on vox.com. The most emotional moment of the Democratic National Convention was the speech by Khizr Khan, the bereaved father of Army Captain Humayun Khan. With his wife Ghazala by his side, Khan recalled his son’s character, his faith, his patriotism — and, ultimately, his courageous … [Read more...] about A New Low for Trump
Politix Update: Why Portraying Trump As A Menace Is A Red, White & Blue Winner
Beyond the experience of burning brain cells at an alarming rate, I learned something important during my 18-month-long slog through the digestive tract of Hollywood celebrity and SoCal culture in covering the O.J. Simpson murder case: Everyone who touched its third rail ended up being diminished by it. So it is too with Donald Trump. No one has taken more bullets in … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Why Portraying Trump As A Menace Is A Red, White & Blue Winner
Trump answers and slams Muslim parents of fallen soldier
Donald Trump responded Saturday to criticism from the Muslim father of a fallen soldier, who in an emotional speech at the Democratic National Convention said the billionaire businessman has "sacrificed nothing" for the country. In an interview on ABC News' "This Week," Trump insisted that Khizr Khan, whose son, Humayun, was killed in 2004 by a… … [Read more...] about Trump answers and slams Muslim parents of fallen soldier
‘Have You Ever Been to Arlington Cemetery,’ Mr. Trump? (Update)
Update: After more than two days of a telling and embarrassing silence from the top Republican Congressional leadership, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan have finally started distancing themselves from the disgraceful comments the GOP presidential nominee has been making in reaction to the remarks of the Gold Star parents of a Muslim U.S. Army … [Read more...] about ‘Have You Ever Been to Arlington Cemetery,’ Mr. Trump? (Update)
Cartoon: Trump’s sarcasm
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump’s sarcasm
Violence and Negativity are not the way (Guest Vocie)_
Violence and Negativity are not the way by Jordan Cooper We are not exploitations of supernatural powers, but we are manifestations of the most perfect hands of mankind; credit due to our Creator. So, we are not magic. Unless you're a member of an NBA team in Orlando or Washington DC, and a character out of a Harry Potter book; magic doesn't describe you. Yet, our … [Read more...] about Violence and Negativity are not the way (Guest Vocie)_
To Brief, or Not to Brief – That Is the Question
A reader expressed concerns about the Republican presidential nominee receiving classified briefings -- a process that formally started Friday. Many others share the concern -- some also question Hillary Clinton’s ability to handle classified information. A petition to prevent Trump from receiving the intelligence briefings neared 100,000 signatures as of Friday. The … [Read more...] about To Brief, or Not to Brief – That Is the Question
November Forecast for North Carolina: High Voter Turnout
North Carolina's 2013 voting law was struck down yesterday by the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. The decision levels the playing field for voting in this battleground state as well as others this November. The unanimous decision overturning the law was decided by a panel of three judges, only two of whom were Democratic appointees. The Court rebuked the North Carolina … [Read more...] about November Forecast for North Carolina: High Voter Turnout
Houston Chronicle Endorses Clinton
The usually conservative paper (endorsed Romney in 2012) endorses Clinton: On Nov. 8, 2016, the American people will decide between two presidential contenders who represent the starkest political choice in living memory. They will choose between one candidate with vast experience and a lifelong dedication to public service and another totally lacking in qualifications … [Read more...] about Houston Chronicle Endorses Clinton
Surrounded, hungry and afraid, many in Aleppo, Syria still refuse to leave
The Syrian army and its allies have eastern Aleppo surrounded. Besieged neighborhoods are crumbling under a barrage of daily airstrikes, leaving residents terrified and hungry. Still, many are refusing to leave. “No one is thinking about leaving,” said Ahmad, an activist in the city who did not want to give his full name. “People are too… … [Read more...] about Surrounded, hungry and afraid, many in Aleppo, Syria still refuse to leave
Clinton must cast aside caution
WASHINGTON -- Midway through Hillary Clinton's discursive speech at last week's Democratic National Convention, she gave a brief insight into her prospective strengths as a president -- and her manifest weakness as a candidate. "The truth is, through all these years of public service, the 'service' part has always come easier to me than the 'public' part," she said. "I … [Read more...] about Clinton must cast aside caution
Fearless Prediction: How the 2016 Presidential Race Will Be Decided
As a pastor, I don't take sides politically. But I do sometimes talk about the politics of politics or the history of politics. Here's a little political fortune-telling, then.Despite polling indicating that vast majorities of the voting public have unfavorable views of both of the major party candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, I don't think that nominees of the two … [Read more...] about Fearless Prediction: How the 2016 Presidential Race Will Be Decided
Europeans still doubtful about Hillary’s killer instincts
Few in Europe and elsewhere are convinced that Hillary Clinton can trump Donald Trump in November following her performance at the Democratic National Convention. But a sigh of relief is rising almost everywhere because her acceptance speech seemed to contain nearly everything needed to unite Democratic Party supporters behind her. Most wait with bated breath to see … [Read more...] about Europeans still doubtful about Hillary’s killer instincts
Ann Coulter, Please Go Away!
Dear Ann Coulter: Please go away! The vile stuff that you spew has reached a level that is appalling even to right-wing extremists. If Donald Trump wants his Sister Souljah moment, then all that he has to do is to rebuke you in front of a national audience . . . and he should. What did you say that is loathsome even to your ideological kin? This: What you said … [Read more...] about Ann Coulter, Please Go Away!