Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in New Hampshire on April 27, 2023. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Darryl K. Brown, University of Virginia A federal grand jury in Florida indicted former President Donald Trump on June 8, 2023, on multiple criminal charges related to classified documents he took from the … [Read more...] about Do federal or state prosecutors get to go first in trying Trump? A law professor untangles the conflict
Trump indicted in classified documents probe
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Donald Trump said Thursday he has been indicted over his handling of classified documents after leaving office, the US ex-president's most serious legal threat yet as a firestorm of criminal investigations imperil his bid for a second White House term. "The corrupt Biden Administration has informed my attorneys that I have been Indicted, … [Read more...] about Trump indicted in classified documents probe
Wildfire smoke can harm human health, even when the fire is hundreds of miles away – a toxicologist explains why
Canadian wildfire smoke was thick in the air over New York’s Yankee Stadium on June 6, 2023. AP Photo/Frank Franklin II Christopher T. Migliaccio, University of Montana Smoke from more than 100 wildfires burning across Canada has been rolling into North American cities far from the flames. New York City and Detroit were both listed among the five most … [Read more...] about Wildfire smoke can harm human health, even when the fire is hundreds of miles away – a toxicologist explains why
TEXT OF RON DESANTIS’ NEW STUMP SPEECH (SATIRE)
Florida Goveror Ron DeSantis has streamlined his stump speech. Here's his speech given today at an alarm clock company in Sheboygan, WI: "It's nice to be here in Sheboygan for this major event. But before we all head over to the library to remove half of its books, let's talk about what's going on in this country. "Woke woke woke woke woke woke woke woke … [Read more...] about TEXT OF RON DESANTIS’ NEW STUMP SPEECH (SATIRE)
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Oklahoma OKs the nation’s first religious charter school – but litigation is likely to follow
Courts have wrestled with questions about public funds for students at religious schools for decades. Godong/Stone via Getty Images Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton U.S. courts have long wrestled with the extent to which government funding can be used at private religious schools. And on June 5, 2023, Oklahoma’s five-person Statewide Virtual … [Read more...] about Oklahoma OKs the nation’s first religious charter school – but litigation is likely to follow
CHRIS LICHT IS O-U-T AT CNN
CNN's embattled CEO Chris Licht has been axed after one year on the job. The best way to sum up Licht's year on what was once but to many no longer "The Most Trusted Name In News" is to look up the word "disaster," and you'll see Licht's picture under it. There is an eerie parallel of Licht being hurriedly shown the door after a year that ended in CNN's ratings being down, … [Read more...] about CHRIS LICHT IS O-U-T AT CNN
UN struggles with catastrophic consequences of Ukrainian dam’s destruction
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres described the destruction of the Kakhovka dam’s water reservoir in Ukraine as “a monumental humanitarian, economic and ecological catastrophe”. Although the UN has no access to independent verification of how the catastrophe occurred, Guterres noted, “But one thing is clear: this is another devastating consequence of the Russian invasion … [Read more...] about UN struggles with catastrophic consequences of Ukrainian dam’s destruction
Suppression of Direct Democracy
Politicians don’t like being told what to do. This is particularly true if the direction comes from their constituents. They believe that once they are elected to office, they control the agenda of their constituents and are free to make the laws, even if they conflict with the wishes of the people. This is particularly true of the elected officials of gerrymandered state … [Read more...] about Suppression of Direct Democracy
WE SHOULD FEEL GOOD ABOUT SANE ADULTS REACHING ACROSS THE AISLE
Put your hands together for sane mature bipartisan centrist adulthood. It’s a whole lot better than apocalyptic bluster. When something good happens in Washington, we should pause to savor it. Case in point is the debt ceiling deal, forged by political foes Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy, to safeguard the American economy and the global market. Neither side got everything it … [Read more...] about WE SHOULD FEEL GOOD ABOUT SANE ADULTS REACHING ACROSS THE AISLE
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TRUMP INDICTMENT EXPECTED: TRUMP GOES BALLISTIC ON TRUTH SOCIAL
It truly sounds as if it's tik tok time for former President Donald Trump. And I don't mean the app that's highly popular with teenagers. News about the federal investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents continues to break: 1. Trump's lawyers met with Department of Justice officials for just under two hours today and asked that Trump not be charged. Some … [Read more...] about TRUMP INDICTMENT EXPECTED: TRUMP GOES BALLISTIC ON TRUTH SOCIAL
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INTERVIEW WITH A VENTRILOQUIST (VIDEO)
Here's an interview with an ADMITTED dummy: … [Read more...] about INTERVIEW WITH A VENTRILOQUIST (VIDEO)
WOKE COWS (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
So now I hear that the crowd always whining about “cancel culture” are locking their sights on Chick-fil-A? Wait a minute? Chick-fil-A? Are we talking about the same Chick-fil-A that’s given millions of dollars to anti-LGBTQ hate groups? Is this the same Chick-fil-A that conservatives circled the wagons around a few years ago after liberals criticized the owners for being … [Read more...] about WOKE COWS (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
How AI could take over elections – and undermine democracy
An AI-driven political campaign could be all things to all people. Eric Smalley, TCUS; Biodiversity Heritage Library/Flickr; Taymaz Valley/Flickr, CC BY-ND Archon Fung, Harvard Kennedy School and Lawrence Lessig, Harvard University Could organizations use artificial intelligence language models such as ChatGPT to induce voters to behave in specific … [Read more...] about How AI could take over elections – and undermine democracy
Being born gay is not a sin.
Being born gay is not a sin. Yet, people born gay are scorned by others who believe that being gay is a choice. Seriously, who would choose a sexual orientation that historically has been condemned in modern Western societies? Gay people have had to hide their sexual orientation with the knowledge that they could suffer if their true selves were revealed. What sane people … [Read more...] about Being born gay is not a sin.
Attacks on the LGBTQ community disgust me.
Attacks on the LGBTQ community disgust me. I am especially disgusted by such attacks coming from alleged Christian pastors. They keep missing the forest for the trees without realizing it. First, I will share something that I say in my commentary Defending the LGBTQ community isn’t easy for a Christian. I have shared the above statement on Twitter. In response, some … [Read more...] about Attacks on the LGBTQ community disgust me.
How the sounds of ‘Succession’ shred the grandeur and respect the characters so desperately try to project
While the Roy siblings are shielded by their wealth, the show’s music chips away at their armor. Macall Polay/HBO Delia Casadei, University of California, Berkeley HBO’s “Succession” delivered its grand finale on May 28, 2023 – the climax of four award-packed seasons of searing put-downs, nihilistic humor and desperate power plays. The show tells … [Read more...] about How the sounds of ‘Succession’ shred the grandeur and respect the characters so desperately try to project
How Do Ponds Contribute to Ecosystem Health and Biodiversity?
Humans often overlook ponds as a significant player in the grander ecosystem, but they have a lot to say despite being smaller bodies of water. Ponds assist habitats and ecosystem biodiversity so much you may be inspired to build your own. These important bodies of water are a dying breed and it’s up to everyone to bring them back into fashion. Knowing the primary benefits … [Read more...] about How Do Ponds Contribute to Ecosystem Health and Biodiversity?