Democratic and Republican Historic Firsts by Clay Jones I’ve been itching to draw an Oompa Loompa since Trump first announced his candidacy. The Democratic Party is making history for the second time in a row with their party’s nominee. After making Barack Obama the first African-American nominee of a major American political party they have now made Hillary Clinton the … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Democratic and Republican Historic Firsts
You can’t be for AND against Trump
WASHINGTON -- Republicans can't have it both ways: If you say you intend to cast your ballot for Donald Trump, that's an endorsement. You can be for him or against him, but not both. So don't even try to take the untenable position that Rep. Bill Flores of Texas, chairman of the influential Republican Study Committee, tried to outline. "I will vote for him," Flores … [Read more...] about You can’t be for AND against Trump
Elizabeth Warren absolutely shreds Donald Trump (Full Video)
On a day when President Barack Obama met with Democratic Presidential nomination contender Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and endorsed presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren had a busy news day as well. It ended with her long-awaited endorsement of Clinton -- but made big news waves with a speech … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Warren absolutely shreds Donald Trump (Full Video)
(Update) Sanders Continues, but the End Is Near — It Should Be a Dignified One (Obama Endorsement VIDEO)
Update: In the meantime, President Obama has endorsed Hillary Clinton, below. Original post: As many saw on the TV networks, Senator Bernie Sanders, standing with his wife, Jane, at his side spoke to reporters on the West Wing driveway after his meeting with President Obama. After thanking President Obama and Vice President Biden for maintaining “a degree of … [Read more...] about (Update) Sanders Continues, but the End Is Near — It Should Be a Dignified One (Obama Endorsement VIDEO)
How Clinton got here
WASHINGTON -- The five days in 2008 between the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary were Hillary Clinton's crucible. They showed what she's made of and that she should never be underestimated. After Barack Obama's overwhelming victory in Iowa, the polls all suggested he was about to deliver the second shot of a one-two punch that would have crippled Clinton's … [Read more...] about How Clinton got here
Dems should dump Bernie’s Social Security bonanza
As the Democratic nominating process approaches the phase where Bernie Sanders tries to practice the art of the deal, taking a hard-nosed approach toward negotiating party platform language, the Dems would be wise to steer clear of the senator’s Social Security proposals. Sanders’ insistence on an expansion of Social Security, with more taxes for workers and bigger checks … [Read more...] about Dems should dump Bernie’s Social Security bonanza
The man living in front of the Lamborghini store is homeless (Guest Voice)
The man living in front of the Lamborghini store is homeless by Stephen Cooper Late on a Thursday night in Woodland Hills, California, the recessed lights of Lamborghini Of North Los Angeles spotlight a gaggle of sleek, luxury automobiles; like carbon fiber and plexiglass statues standing in relief, their muscled torsos gleaming, they show off their voluptuous curves, bold … [Read more...] about The man living in front of the Lamborghini store is homeless (Guest Voice)
Clinton Makes History, While Trump Mops His Mess (Guest Voice)
Clinton Makes History, While Trump Mops His Mess By Dick Polman If you want an accurate reading on the 2016 presidential campaign — who's up and who's down, who's ascendant and who's a clown — look no further than Tuesday night's speeches. Because it's all about the optics. Hillary Clinton spent her time making history. Donald Trump spent his time doing damage … [Read more...] about Clinton Makes History, While Trump Mops His Mess (Guest Voice)
Exclusive: Senator Warren to endorse Clinton, sources say
By Michelle Conlin and Caren Bohan NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senator Elizabeth Warren will soon endorse presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and, while not currently interested in serving as her running mate, has not ruled it out, several sources close to Warren told Reuters. Advisers to Warren, a fiery critic of Wall Street and a popular … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Senator Warren to endorse Clinton, sources say
Daryl Cagle Cartoon: Trump and the judge
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Scientists find likely ancestor of mystery ‘Hobbit’
Newly uncovered fossils on an Indonesian island dating back to 700,000 years might just resolve the mystery of the diminutive human species nicknamed the "Hobbit." Scientists on Wednesday described bone fragments and teeth retrieved from an ancient river bed that appear to belong to the extinct Hobbit species. The fossils are about 700,000 years old, extending… … [Read more...] about Scientists find likely ancestor of mystery ‘Hobbit’
The Republican party finally capitulates to Donald Trump. He wins, it loses (Guest Voice)
Although it didn't draw as much attention as some of the wilder aspects of the U.S. election race, an important event took place last week. After months of denial, horror, reluctance and resistance, the Republican party finally capitulated to Donald Trump. He wins, it loses. His victory may not last long, but its loss could prove… … [Read more...] about The Republican party finally capitulates to Donald Trump. He wins, it loses (Guest Voice)
Cartoons: Bernie and the Wall
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To keep winning against AIDS, China needs to talk more about gay sex
When it comes to public health, China’s leaders have done at least one thing very well: They’ve beaten back AIDS. Indeed, China’s is one of the most impressive turnarounds in the history of HIV and AIDS policy. After facing the threat of an “AIDS typhoon” in the 1990s, China’s adult prevalence of HIV is now less… … [Read more...] about To keep winning against AIDS, China needs to talk more about gay sex
Cartoons: Just a little bit rapey
Just a little bit rapey by Clay Jones Today Donald Trump compared the benefits of Trump University to Stanford University. I think he was just comparing the odds of being raped. Brock Turner, a former student at Stanford University and swim team member was convicted of three felony counts of sexual assault and sentenced to just six months behind bars last week for raping … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Just a little bit rapey
Politix Update: Special Smug ‘I Told You So’ Trump, Clinton & Sanders Edition
Politix Update: Special Smug "I Told You So" Trump, Clinton & Sanders Edition by Shaun Mullen The big question in Philadelphia is who threw a beer bottle at Ryan Howard after the fading Phillies superstar grounded out to end a game. But beyond the sports-crazed City of Brotherly Loathing, the big question is who hit Donald Trump, who is well ahead of schedule in … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Special Smug ‘I Told You So’ Trump, Clinton & Sanders Edition
Netflix And Binge: New Binge Scale Reveals TV Series We Devour And Those We Savor
Members blow through Breaking Bad, Orange is the New Black and The Walking Dead; are captivated by House of Cards, Narcos, Bloodline and Mad Men BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix members around the world are making their own rules when it comes to watching TV. Instead of one episode per week, Netflix… … [Read more...] about Netflix And Binge: New Binge Scale Reveals TV Series We Devour And Those We Savor
Affluenza
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Everywhere the GOP turns, there’s the smell of Trump
WASHINGTON -- Seven white men and a white woman, Republican members of Congress all, boarded vehicles on Capitol Hill on Tuesday morning for a voyage deep into Anacostia, a largely black and poor section of Washington. Their mission: to reassure nonwhite voters frightened by Donald Trump, their party's presumptive presidential nominee. Their odds of success: … [Read more...] about Everywhere the GOP turns, there’s the smell of Trump
Kevin Drum on the Democratic Primary
Kevin Drum offers a nice summary of the Democratic primary as it winds down on Mother Jones. Hillary Clinton won a majority of the pledged delegates, a majority of the superdelegates, and a majority of the popular vote. If you can't stand her regardless, that's fine, but a clear majority of Democrats preferred her to Bernie Sanders. Nothing rigged, nothing corrupt, … [Read more...] about Kevin Drum on the Democratic Primary