I was born in a still-young Israel just a few years after its inception in 1948. My father and mother were there, however, as the British withdrew on May 14 of that year, lowering the Union Jack over the port of Haifa, and raising the stakes considerably for the 600,000 Jews in British-mandatory Palestine now left to confront a host of Arab nations planning to invade and … [Read more...] about Anyone who loves freedom celebrates Israel’s birthday
Woody Allen’s son: ‘PR engine’ silenced sexual abuse case
(JTA) - The son of Woody Allen and actress Mia Farrow said the director"s "powerful publicist" pressured reporters to drop investigations into his alleged sexual abuse of Dylan Farrow, his then 7-year-old daughter. In an essay in The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday, Ronan Farrow said Allen"s "PR engine revved into action" when allegations were raised that… … [Read more...] about Woody Allen’s son: ‘PR engine’ silenced sexual abuse case
Obama administration to order transgender bathroom access in all public schools
The Obama administration will order every public school in America on Friday to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms of the opposite sex. The letter, which is legally nonbinding, will be issued on Friday, and comes amid a heated debate over which facilities transgender people should use. The U.S. Department of Justice… … [Read more...] about Obama administration to order transgender bathroom access in all public schools
Donald Trump Refuses to Reveal His Tax Rate: ‘It’s None of Your Business’
It's now clear that Billionaire all-but-certain 2016 Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump has already built a wall -- a stonewall that he's using to confront increasing questions about his tax returns. Even his tax rate. He made headlines recently by saying, oh, gee, it just may be that due to an audit of my taxes it's highly unlikely voters will see them after the … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Refuses to Reveal His Tax Rate: ‘It’s None of Your Business’
Voting Anguish
You may remember the 90s funny show "3rd Rock From the Sun" where John Lithgow plays the alien high commander stuck on an unimportant planet. His character is Dick Solomon. Dick was faced with voting. To quote Dr. Smith from another classic, "Lost in Space", 'the pain .... the pain' Dick Solomon: "Right, and how many times do I get to vote? … [Read more...] about Voting Anguish
Cartoons: Ryan Trumped
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: Ryan Trumped
Sarah Palin, the political mother of Donald Trump
"I know Russia well. I had a major event in Russia two or three years ago, Miss Universe contest." -- Donald Trump "You can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska." -- Sarah Palin WASHINGTON -- Mark Salter, the longtime John McCain consigliere, was asked by Politico's Glenn Thrush whether he believed McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as his 2008 running mate … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin, the political mother of Donald Trump
This global warming GIF shows how hot Earth has gotten over the past 165 years
The year 2016 is on pace to be the warmest in recorded history. If trends hold, it will be hotter than the current record-holder, 2015, which took the crown from 2014. You get the picture. Our planet is getting hotter. Fifteen of the 16 hottest years on record have come since 2001, NASA says. Climate scientists… … [Read more...] about This global warming GIF shows how hot Earth has gotten over the past 165 years
Ryan: Trump meeting”encouraging” – but stops short of endorsement
Washington (dpa) - Speaker of the House Paul Ryan says a meeting with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was "encouraging" but that it was only the start of an effort to unify the party after a long, bitter primary campaign. Ryan, the top Republican in Congress, sought to downplay stark policy differences between himself and Trump… … [Read more...] about Ryan: Trump meeting”encouraging” – but stops short of endorsement
Can Californians Afford 18 Scheduled Executions In A Row? (Guest Voice)
Can Californians Afford 18 Scheduled Executions In A Row? by Stephen Cooper On January 15, the Contra Costa Times reported on a new poll showing that "48 percent of registered voters would support proposals to accelerate" executions in California. One of many reasons these voters may want to reconsider: Cold hard cash starting with the "$718,632 for 18 executions in … [Read more...] about Can Californians Afford 18 Scheduled Executions In A Row? (Guest Voice)
Trump Rump
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Zimmerman puts gun he used to kill Trayvon Martin up for auction to raise money to defeat Hillary Clinton
(Sigh) Those who are the kind of conservatives who believe the more outrageous the statement, the more cruel the rhetoric, the more of an exercise and celebration of freedom it is should not bother reading this post. I've long said we have not heard the end of George Zimmerman, the who killed Africa-American teenager Trayvon Martin (who was armed with an iced tea) and was found … [Read more...] about Zimmerman puts gun he used to kill Trayvon Martin up for auction to raise money to defeat Hillary Clinton
Cartoons: A Target on Target
A Target on Target by Clay Jones You know there’s gonna be that one person who sees this cartoon and believes it’s encouraging conservatives to hate on Target, transgenders, and that I’m some ultra-creepy-conservative. People like that never look at your body of work. Target, the department store, will not monitor their restrooms. They will not scapegoat transgenders or … [Read more...] about Cartoons: A Target on Target
Brazil’s Rousseff bows out defiantly after historic Senate vote to try her
By Anthony Boadle and Maria Carolina Marcello BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff bowed out defiantly on Thursday, suspended from office after the Senate voted to put her on trial for breaking budget laws in a historic decision brought on by a deep recession and a corruption scandal. Rousseff, in office since 2011, will be replaced by Vice President … [Read more...] about Brazil’s Rousseff bows out defiantly after historic Senate vote to try her
Exposure To Pesticides ‘Significantly’ Ups Risk Of Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Becoming a prisoner in your own body may sound like a nightmare, but for those suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), it’s a daily reality that may be caused by pesticide exposure, according to a new study. More commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, ALS is a progressive and ultimately fatal disease that destroys the line… … [Read more...] about Exposure To Pesticides ‘Significantly’ Ups Risk Of Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Cartoons: McTrumped
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For Republicans in Congress, does ‘pro-life’ extend to fighting Zika?
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, a Florida Republican, has called himself "pro-life" since he came to Congress a decade ago. This month, he's proving it. Buchanan last week announced his support for President Obama's request for $1.9 billion to fight the Zika virus -- a decision he based in part on "new research revealing that Zika eats away at the fetal brain and … [Read more...] about For Republicans in Congress, does ‘pro-life’ extend to fighting Zika?
Albinism in Malawi: Living in fear
They are taunted, hunted and mutilated. Over the past two years, at least 65 people with albinism have been attacked in Malawi - sometimes mutilated and dismembered alive by machete-wielding assailants. Amnesty International has documented what it calls "ritual killings" of people with albinism in Malawi. And on Tuesday, a Malawi newspaper said that "two days… … [Read more...] about Albinism in Malawi: Living in fear
Trump says he won’t release tax returns before election: Romney calls it “disqualifying”
One of the most fascinating -- and troubling -- developments in campaign 2016 is the fact that we are seeing with each passing day now how the norms of America's free-wheeling political debate, content, and "given's are being brushed aside by all-but-certain Republican nominee billionaire Donald Trump. Trump lowers the bar, or ignores the bar, and his supporters go along with … [Read more...] about Trump says he won’t release tax returns before election: Romney calls it “disqualifying”
Trump Refutes Trump
WASHINGTON -- How do you nail a blob of mercury to the wall? That's a problem the Democratic nominee -- likely Hillary Clinton -- will have to solve in running against Donald Trump, most of whose positions on major issues are, shall we say, elusive. I say "most" because Trump has been steadfast on three of his most nonsensical promises: banning Muslims from entering the … [Read more...] about Trump Refutes Trump