Two major editorial boards have criticized Hillary Clinton's handling of email during her time as Secretary of State in the wake of a critical Inspector General report. On Thursday, the New York Times editorial board highlighted the effect on her presidential campaign. And without using labels, they pointed out that the facts don't match her claims: Hillary Clinton’s … [Read more...] about Clinton’s behavior with email server criticized by NYTimes, USA Today
GOP leaders’ sad surrender to Trump (Guest Voice)
GOP leaders' sad surrender to Trump by Michael Gerson Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- For those of us with a certain political bent and background, this is the most depressing moment of all. The best of the GOP -- Marco Rubio and Paul Ryan, the intellectually serious reformicons who have called attention to issues of poverty and the need for … [Read more...] about GOP leaders’ sad surrender to Trump (Guest Voice)
Another Memorial Day Comes to an End
Where I live, the sun is way down low in the horizon, telling me that yet another Memorial Day is almost “over.” Once again, thousands of touching words have been said and written about this solemn occasion. Yet, here are some concluding images I’d like to share. Something to “keep us” until next year. Soldiers of the 3rd U.S Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) … [Read more...] about Another Memorial Day Comes to an End
Presser Questions of Cincy Zoo Director Seem Wrong
Thane Maynard, the director of the Cincinnati Zoo, has been subjected to a grilling during a press conference dealing with the events at the zoo yesterday. One cable network trailed a headline beneath Maynard, as they carried the event live: "Zoo Director Takes Questions on Decision to Take Life of Gorilla." It feels like some in the media are in persecution mode … [Read more...] about Presser Questions of Cincy Zoo Director Seem Wrong
Memorial Day Prayer
This is the prayer offered as the Invocation at the Memorial Day Services held at Stubbs Park in Centerville, Ohio, earlier today. Father in heaven, on this day of remembrance, we offer thanks for those who have given their lives in military service to our country. You know how easily we forget the good done to us in our lives and how readily we trivialize days like Memorial … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Prayer
Thailand’s thoughtcrime arrests are getting dangerously bizarre
In the eyes of Thailand’s military rulers, it seems no subversive thought is too petty to punish. Thailand is now entering its third year under military dictatorship, a reign established when generals seized power from an elected government on May 22, 2014. The army has vowed to use its sweeping powers to heal a nation torn… … [Read more...] about Thailand’s thoughtcrime arrests are getting dangerously bizarre
Memorial Day: It’s about souls, not sales
When I visited—and wept in—New York’s September 11 Memorial Museum last week, I was again struck by how many of the nearly 3,000 victims of 9/11 were men and women in uniform. They were police officers and fire fighters mostly but they were all soldiers. America is a land where service-attired civil officials, from highway patrolmen to Marines, die protecting others. It … [Read more...] about Memorial Day: It’s about souls, not sales
Libertarian Party’s Johnson, Weld should be wary of Holocaust analogies (Guest Voice)
Johnson, Weld should be wary of Holocaust analogies by Donald Harrison SAN DIEGO – The Libertarian party, with two former Republican governors chosen Sunday to head its ticket, will be important to watch in the run-up to the November presidential election, because it may be a place where Republicans who are unhappy with Donald Trump can go and still feel good about their … [Read more...] about Libertarian Party’s Johnson, Weld should be wary of Holocaust analogies (Guest Voice)
Cartoons: Campaign Nicknames
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Obama and Hiroshima’s moral lessons
WASHINGTON -- Unless you are a pacifist, you accept that evil acts -- the destruction of other human lives -- can be justified, even necessary, in pursuit of good and urgent ends. But unless you are amoral, you also acknowledge the human capacity for self-delusion and selfishness. People are quite capable of justifying the utterly unjustifiable by draping their immoral … [Read more...] about Obama and Hiroshima’s moral lessons
Cartoons: GORILLA OF MARCO’S DREAMS
Gorilla of Marco's Dreams by Clay Jones Someone’s going to accuse me of being heartless, tasteless, and crass with this cartoon. Well, yeah. I don’t have too many sacred cows. However, if the child had died I wouldn’t have even considered drawing this cartoon. I am sorry the Gorilla was killed. In case you get your news from editorial cartoons, a four-year-old child fell … [Read more...] about Cartoons: GORILLA OF MARCO’S DREAMS
Significant others please love yours (Guest Voice)
Significant others please love yours by Jordan Cooper Only four percent of primates (humans and monkeys) get in lifelong pairings by one male and one female. Siri is just an app. So, don't ask it for a human clone. Cyborgs don't count either. So, don't ask Steve Urkel for a spouse. Learn to be satisfied with some good friends -- and that list shouldn't be longer than … [Read more...] about Significant others please love yours (Guest Voice)
Cartoons: The Trump phenomenon
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Memorial Day and the Lincoln Memorial
Ninety-four years ago on Memorial Day May 30, 1922, the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated. Then Memorial Day was always celebrated on May 30 regardless of the day of the week. The change was made in 1968 and took effect in 1971. In a year in which we are having a Presidential election, it does seem fitting that the anniversary of the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial should … [Read more...] about Memorial Day and the Lincoln Memorial
Cartoons: Memorial Day 2016
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Memorial Day: Once More, ‘Splendidly’
In my humble post on the significance of Memorial Day, I explained how difficult it is to come up with “fresh, new words” to express one’s respect for those who we honor this weekend. I also mentioned -- fully aware of my literary limitations -- that my message would “compete” with those “by thousands of others voicing or writing much more eloquent and powerful memorials — … [Read more...] about Memorial Day: Once More, ‘Splendidly’
Profile in Cowardice? Marco Rubio backtracks on Trump, apologizes for “small hands” joke (UPDATED)
If there was Sherman's March to the Sea during the civil war, there is now Republican's march to bow-down to Donald Trump. It's a march to fall in line with a candidate that just months ago many GOPers insisted was a danger to the party, unqualified to be President, lacked common decency in his language and personal attacks, and could be (at the very least) risky to the … [Read more...] about Profile in Cowardice? Marco Rubio backtracks on Trump, apologizes for “small hands” joke (UPDATED)
Is the United States “a hellhole”?
"A hellhole" is how Donald Trump describes the United States. I have lots of criticisms of my country, but according to Trump, the country is sliding into Third World status and is militarily and economically impotent. Is that true? No, says Washington Post columnist and CNN host Fareed Zakaria. Even though we live in a more complicated world and the United States will … [Read more...] about Is the United States “a hellhole”?
‘Hunkered Hillary’ generates smoke, even when there’s no fire
WASHINGTON -- The report on Hillary Clinton's email by the State Department's inspector general last week was devastating -- not because of how she handled email but because of how she handled investigators. The report's revelations weren't particularly revelatory: Clinton violated department policies and went further than predecessors in her use of private email, but … [Read more...] about ‘Hunkered Hillary’ generates smoke, even when there’s no fire
Cartoons: Hillary’s schedule
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 Cartoons: Hillary’s schedule