Conservative columnist George Will has told a group of conservatives that he has quit the Republican Party because with Donald Trump "It is no longer my party." He's the first major defection from the high visibility Republican media or political elite. (GOP strategist Mary Matalin has registered with the Libertarian Party, but says she is a "provisional Trumpster.") But he now … [Read more...] about Columnist George Will leaves the Republican Party over Donald Trump
Disagreeing Without Personal Attacks
One task that the legal guardians of children have is the task of teaching children the art of disagreeing without engaging in personal attacks. This particular art form is often missing in the comments sections of website articles and blog commentaries. For example, Gretchen Carlson states the following in one of her commentaries: Yesterday I startled many, and pleased … [Read more...] about Disagreeing Without Personal Attacks
Brexit Victory: Going Native (Guest Voice)
Going Native by Evan Sarzin There will always be an England, presumably, and there will always be its Channel, to use as it pleases. For the past 70 years it has been a conduit to the European mainland and the shared market. The other day the British converted it back into a moat. The United Kingdom, once a globe-encircling Empire, is shrinking back into the island … [Read more...] about Brexit Victory: Going Native (Guest Voice)
CNN staff reportedly in ‘near revolt’ over hiring of Trump’s former campaign manager
CNN's staffers are fuming that the cable network hired Corey Lewandowski, the campaign manager Donald Trump kicked to the curb this week, according to the New York Post. The Post's Page Six described the mood inside the network as approaching a "near revolt." From the Post's story: "CNN is facing a near internal revolt over the… … [Read more...] about CNN staff reportedly in ‘near revolt’ over hiring of Trump’s former campaign manager
Don’t let mass shootings cloud why we are all here (Guest Voice)
Don't let mass shootings cloud why we are all here by Jordan Cooper As soon as you enter this world you are special because God created you. Don't let anyone make you feel or tell differently than that. We shouldn't have to earn the honor to be dealt with as a human being with all inherent rights that come with it. We all have families,friends, and people that … [Read more...] about Don’t let mass shootings cloud why we are all here (Guest Voice)
Cartoons: Trump teleprompters
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 Cartoons: Trump teleprompters
UK film and TV industries ‘grieving’ in wake of ‘Brexit’ vote
LOS ANGELES — Most fans of the horror series "Penny Dreadful" think of the Showtime drama as a British TV show. The story is set in turn-of-the-century London and many of the actors and writers are from the U.K. But "Penny Dreadful" has been a multinational show helped by the U.K.'s membership in the European Union… … [Read more...] about UK film and TV industries ‘grieving’ in wake of ‘Brexit’ vote
Clinton regains double-digit lead over Trump: Reuters/Ipsos poll
More bad polling news for presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump: a new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has regained a double-digit lead over Trump. And it shows a big chunk of voters don't plan (at this point) to vote at all: Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton regained a double-digit … [Read more...] about Clinton regains double-digit lead over Trump: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Cartoon: Brexit
Brexit by Clay Jones Sorry I didn’t write a column for the last two cartoons. I actually received a few comments on social media and more than one email asking why. I appreciate that some people actually like the columns, or even read them. I don’t consider myself a writer in the sense of a columnist or author. I write cartoons and songs. My style of writing a column is … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Brexit
The fictional Mr. Trump (Guest Voice)
The Fictional Mr. Trump By Andrew Feinberg In Four Score and Seven, my recently published novel about the 2016 election, there is a character who, some say, resembles Donald J. Trump. Which raises the question: How do you fictionalize a character who already seems made-up? First, exaggerate his flaws. How would one do that? Well, it is difficult but not impossible. When … [Read more...] about The fictional Mr. Trump (Guest Voice)
Is Brexit a Harbinger of Trumpism?
With apologies to the climactic song in "Les Miserables," here are the self-destructive Brits who voted yesterday to exit the European Union. Cue the music! Do you hear the people sing Singing the song of angry men We will crash the British pound Against the dollar and the yen, When the pounding in our brains Echoes the poison in our guts That is when the … [Read more...] about Is Brexit a Harbinger of Trumpism?
Rubio’s Re-Entrance A Boon For GOP But Will It Hold Through November
Rubio This week, Florida Senator Marco Rubio yielded to the pleas of months of entreaties from colleagues, former rivals and fellow Republicans by agreeing to stand for re-election to his Senate seat. While no one could predict what Rubio would ultimately do leading up to the announcement, few on either were ultimately surprised. Still, because he did leave people guessing … [Read more...] about Rubio’s Re-Entrance A Boon For GOP But Will It Hold Through November
On Political Poetry
I don’t know anything about poetry. I understand that some of the basic elements of poetry are (I had to look these up): rhyme, rhythm, meter and stuff called “alliteration,” “assonance,” etc. Now, that is not to say that I don’t enjoy reading poems. I regularly receive poems from a couple of friends. One friend’s poems are more traditional. That friend writes … [Read more...] about On Political Poetry
Cartoon: Donald Trump’s fundraising
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: Donald Trump’s fundraising
UK ship ‘needs new captain’ after Leave vote – Cameron
Hot on the heels of the seismic vote for the UK to leave the EU came the dramatic announcement from David Cameron that he will step down as prime minister by the autumn. He had pledged the referendum and led the campaign to remain in the EU. Cameron appeared outside Number 10 Downing Street at breakfast… … [Read more...] about UK ship ‘needs new captain’ after Leave vote – Cameron
Trump’s Political Suicide
Republican political consultant Mike Murphy examines the train-wreck that is the Trump campaign in The Washington Post. Forget, for a moment, all of Trump’s epic character flaws. A new question has seized the campaign: Can the self-proclaimed world-class business wizard actually manage anything? His campaign’s spiral into collapse proves he cannot. Let us count the … [Read more...] about Trump’s Political Suicide
Will sit-in make Congress stand up on gun control?
WASHINGTON -- The extremely rare sit-in by Democrats in the House chamber may have been, as Speaker Paul Ryan claimed, a "publicity stunt." But it was a righteous one that may improve the prospects for meaningful gun control. It won't happen immediately. Even after 49 innocent victims died in the Orlando massacre -- the worst such shooting in modern U.S. history -- … [Read more...] about Will sit-in make Congress stand up on gun control?
Supreme Court deadlock on immigration will have far-reaching implications
WASHINGTON — A deadlocked Supreme Court decision that blocks President Barack Obama from granting amnesty to the parents of legal U.S. residents who are in the country illegally will deprive many of those people of the right to sign up for health insurance in California, analysts of the decision said Thursday. Most immigrants who are in… … [Read more...] about Supreme Court deadlock on immigration will have far-reaching implications
Brexit: the earthquake has begun
The earthquake has begun. About 52 percent of British voters have decided to leave the European Union while about 48 percent voted to remain in the EU. These are not definite figures but close to the final calculations. An EU summit is likely next week to work out how Britain might actually leave since the process of untangling ties might take several years. Exit by any … [Read more...] about Brexit: the earthquake has begun
Why More Countries Need to Back Sustainable Tourism
With France's air-traffic controllers in constant disputes with their government about issues like salary, staffing and retirement, these workers have been on strike for an average of one in every 12 days since the beginning of 2016. Not only has the strike cost international airlines millions of dollars in revenue, but it's also affecting tourists as more and more flights have … [Read more...] about Why More Countries Need to Back Sustainable Tourism