Open defiance in Rostov-on-Don. Feodor Larin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Peter Rutland, Wesleyan University Less than 24 hours after the mutiny began, it was over. As the rebelling Wagner column bore down on Moscow, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko brokered a deal under which Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to drop criminal … [Read more...] about Wagner’s mutiny punctured Putin’s ‘strongman’ image and exposed cracks in his rule
Preserving Democracy: An Ongoing Struggle
by Emmet Pierce Guest Commentator Americans can be forgiven if they’re feeling a strong sense of déjà vu. As the 2024 presidential election draws near: •Right-wing extremists are encouraging acts of violence against their opponents. •Political pundits are using mass media to promote conspiracy theories and attack minority groups. •People of color are facing … [Read more...] about Preserving Democracy: An Ongoing Struggle
CABLE NEWS’ TEPID COVERAGE OF BREAKING NEWS RUSSIAN COUP ATTEMPT: FAIL
Friends, Americans and countrymen: lend me your eyes. I have come to criticize cable news, not to praise it. Cable news' news values and its assignment editors don't look like they're doing too well as America heads further into the 21st century. To put it precisely: the greatest generation of journalists, they ain't. The biggest international story of the day (the … [Read more...] about CABLE NEWS’ TEPID COVERAGE OF BREAKING NEWS RUSSIAN COUP ATTEMPT: FAIL
All five on Titanic sub dead after ‘catastrophic’ implosion
Published by AFPBoston (AFP) - All five people aboard a submersible missing near the wreck of the Titanic died -- likely in an instant -- after their vessel suffered what the US Coast Guard said Thursday was a "catastrophic implosion" in the ocean depths. The somber announcement ended a multinational search-and-rescue operation that captivated the world since the tiny tourist … [Read more...] about All five on Titanic sub dead after ‘catastrophic’ implosion
THE FOLLOWERS OF TRUMP: MISGUIDED?
by Don Hermann Perhaps it’s out of ignorance. Or just not paying much attention to what’s going on politically. There could be justification for that. If this is a wake up call, take off the blinders and open your mind. To start, Trump in his clumsy way was an admirer of Hitler. He was known to have said Hitler did many good things. In World War II, we lost 306,005 … [Read more...] about THE FOLLOWERS OF TRUMP: MISGUIDED?
CAN RADICAL PRAGMATISM WIN THE WHITE HOUSE?
by John L. Micek Progressives might not be thrilled about it, but President Joe Biden, who will be the oldest American president to seek re-election, is just the kind of candidate that Democrats need to hold onto the White House and to expand their ranks on Capitol Hill in 2024. That’s the message from Will Marshall, the president of the Washington D.C.-based Progressive … [Read more...] about CAN RADICAL PRAGMATISM WIN THE WHITE HOUSE?
THE DONALD (CARTOON)
TRUMP…I MEAN REPUBLICAN HOUSE VOTES TO CENSURE REP. ADAM SCHIFF
Donald Trump The Republican House of Representatives has just voted to censure California Demoratic Congressman Adam Schiff for his roles in investigations of then-President Donald Trump. And, yes, the House GOP was doing the bidding of Trump. Here's the chronolgy (i.e. proof): 1. On June 17 a vote to censure Schiff failed with 20 Republicans voting against censure. 2. … [Read more...] about TRUMP…I MEAN REPUBLICAN HOUSE VOTES TO CENSURE REP. ADAM SCHIFF
SCOTUS Reform
The corrupt activities of Justices Thomas and Alito, for which there were no repercussions by SCOTUS, once again brings the need for reform of the Supreme Court, indeed of the whole court system, to the fore again. Lifetime appointments must be abolished in favor of set terms which can be renewable if the president and the Senate agree. When Article III of the Constitution … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Reform
Missing submersible has Washington state roots, history of hiccups. It has performed two successful expeditions (2021 and 2022).
[Updated] On Sunday, June 18, the Titan submersible headed more than two miles down to the wreck of the Titanic. About half way through its scheduled descent and return off the coast of Newfoundland, the privately-owned submersible vanished. Most news reports have shared scant information about successful dives. OceanGate completed its first successful expedition to the … [Read more...] about Missing submersible has Washington state roots, history of hiccups. It has performed two successful expeditions (2021 and 2022).
Modi’s pivotal visit to Joe Biden reflects “unprecedented trust”.
Following Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s lukewarm reception and lackluster results in Beijing, President Joe Biden may have to reach out to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his pivotal state visit starting today. Biden personally invited Modi for the visit, including a state dinner at the White House and a private family dinner. The intimacy reflects Biden’s … [Read more...] about Modi’s pivotal visit to Joe Biden reflects “unprecedented trust”.
THE BLAMER
by Don Hermann After a series of sophisticated research studies we were able to determine the reason for Trump’s lack of success in almost every business venture he ventured in: Trump Air. It was Amelia Earhart’s fault. Trump Steaks. It was the Jews’ fault: The meat was kosher. Trump Vodka. Lenin’s fault. Go Trump. Lasted a year. Featured a tour of Siberia. Stalin’s … [Read more...] about THE BLAMER
DONALD TRUMP AND HUNTER BIDEN (CARTOON)
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Celebrate the 158th Juneteenth (but the third federal holiday)
Today we celebrate the Juneteenth Day of Observance, the third time it’s been a federal holiday. On June 19, 1865 (158 years ago), Union General Gordon Granger shared General Order No. 3 with Galveston residents. “[A]ll slaves are free,” he told Texas slaves and slave owners, two months after General Lee had surrendered. President Lincoln had issued the Emancipation … [Read more...] about Celebrate the 158th Juneteenth (but the third federal holiday)
George Soros hands control over his family’s philanthropy to son Alex, after giving away billions and enduring years of antisemitic attacks and conspiracy theories
George Soros in a 2017 photo. Olivier Hoslet/EPA via AP Armin Langer, University of Florida Billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros is handing control of his US$25 billion holdings, including his Open Society Foundations, to one of his sons, Alexander Soros. As a sociologist who researches immigrants and minorities in Europe and … [Read more...] about George Soros hands control over his family’s philanthropy to son Alex, after giving away billions and enduring years of antisemitic attacks and conspiracy theories
The Sins of the Evangelicals: LGBTQ Edition
The sins of the evangelicals will result in the evangelicals going to Hell. At least that is what the logic of evangelicals dictates. By “the logic of evangelicals” I mean the logic of evangelicals that I have seen expressed on Twitter. I have lost count of the number of evangelicals who claim the following: Having unconfessed sin in your life will result in Hell for you … [Read more...] about The Sins of the Evangelicals: LGBTQ Edition
Is any form of theism safe for the LGBTQ community?
Is any form of theism safe for the LGBTQ community? I ask because members of the LGBTQ community face fierce opposition from adherents of particular brands of theism. The latter are opposed to the former’s very existence, which is why the former boldly celebrate their existence during the month of June. So, again I ask, is any form of theism safe for the LGBTQ … [Read more...] about Is any form of theism safe for the LGBTQ community?
Why Is Decarbonization Gaining Steam with Water Utilities?
Water is an essential resource, but the way many companies process and distribute it takes a toll on the environment. As these concerns grow, pushes for decarbonization for water utilities have gained momentum. Many water industry sustainability efforts focus on water scarcity, but while this is an important movement, it’s only part of the issue. Utility companies also … [Read more...] about Why Is Decarbonization Gaining Steam with Water Utilities?
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TRUMP DIDN’T GET THE TURNOUT HE WANTED FOR HIS MIAMI PERP WALK
On the eve of his federal arrest and arraignment, former president and criminal espionage defendant Donald Trump fled to his social media safe place and commanded his fascist foot soldiers to come forth in multitudinous numbers for a big beautiful mob scene at the Miami courthouse. “ALL HANDS ON DECK! SEE YOU IN MIAMI ON TUESDAY,” he decreed, and Miami police reportedly … [Read more...] about TRUMP DIDN’T GET THE TURNOUT HE WANTED FOR HIS MIAMI PERP WALK