MIAMI — Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders pledged to block deportations of children in the country illegally in a presidential debate heavily focused on issues of concern to the nation's Latino voters. The debate in Miami hosted by Univision, the Spanish-language television network, The Washington Post and Facebook, was designed to highlight those issues and… … [Read more...] about Sanders, Clinton pledge in debate to block deportations of children
Cartoons: Bernie 2016 and polls
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Vegan cheese is coming to a store near you
Ask an omnivore-turned-vegan which food was most difficult to surrender, and there's a good chance the answer will be cheese. “It’s really the hardest thing for people to give up,” says Miyoko Schinner, author of Artisan Vegan Cheese. “I hear this all the time, wherever I go across the country.” Schinner understands the reluctance. Before she… … [Read more...] about Vegan cheese is coming to a store near you
Sanders Gains Momentum With Michigan Victory
Bernie Sanders’ upset win in Michigan hopefully foreshadows victories throughout the midwest, and the west. Super Tuesday was devised to help moderate candidates win the nomination. Clinton is running out of Southern states. She is increasingly looking like a southern regional candidate while Sanders could become a stronger national candidate. Now the map is starting to favor … [Read more...] about Sanders Gains Momentum With Michigan Victory
Hearing Michigan’s angry voices
WASHINGTON -- Tuesday in Michigan was brought to you by white working-class men and the people from little towns and small cities. The outcome of a primary that shook the certainties in the Democratic presidential race while also ratifying the ongoing power of Donald Trump's coalition of discontent was determined by voters who don't trust trade deals and don't believe in the … [Read more...] about Hearing Michigan’s angry voices
Trump well-positioned against Hillary in Michigan for November
Bernie Sanders’ stunning win in Michigan – one pundit called it “one of the greatest upsets in modern political history” -- might not reshape the Democratic primary race, but it may tell us a lot about the coming fall campaign in this key state. First of all, Michigan, a big, important Midwestern state, is definitely in play for Donald Trump and the Republicans in the … [Read more...] about Trump well-positioned against Hillary in Michigan for November
A Moderately Hard Choice
I'm sure I'm not the only person wondering if Sen. Sanders's strength in Michigan, to the extent it was built on anti-free trade sentiment, could signal a significant advantage for Donald Trump in the general election should he end up facing off against Hillary Clinton. Put somewhat differently, do we yet have a handle on the potential for cross-over Sanders/Trump voters who … [Read more...] about A Moderately Hard Choice
The past is always just a memory away… (part 2)
I went to the hospital Thursday morning, March 9, 2006. Karen was in the Intensive Care Unit. She was on a ventilator and her hands were restrained. She was awake but heavily sedated with morphine and dopamine. Every so often she would raise her head slightly, open her eyes wide and look at her mother or me. But for the most part, she just moved her head from side to side … [Read more...] about The past is always just a memory away… (part 2)
Impact of Republican Denial of Climate Change
There appears to be just one major group of people left on Earth who doubt that climate change is caused by human activity. They call themselves the Republican Party. This should not be particularly surprising – the list of falsehoods preached by the GOP is as long as your arm, and includes such timeless classics as “outlawing abortion prevents unwanted pregnancies,” “wealth … [Read more...] about Impact of Republican Denial of Climate Change
Don’t blame the media for Trump
WASHINGTON -- For nine months, Republican leaders refused to take on Donald Trump when it would have done some good. Now that it may be too late, they're blaming their own failures on the media. "The media's pumping him up," Marco Rubio complained. The Republican presidential candidate alleged that there's a "weird bias here in the media rooting for Donald Trump because … [Read more...] about Don’t blame the media for Trump
Cartoons: Just say no
Just say no by Clay Jones I think Nancy Reagan carried herself with grace. She was extremely loyal to her husband. Years after they left the White House she bucked her party and supported Stem Cell Research and gun control. I also think she put herself on a pedestal and was seriously out of touch with normal people. That didn’t matter so much because most people loved … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Just say no
The job market for terror recruits is booming
CAIRO, Egypt — It’s not uncommon for young Egyptians to weigh the pros and cons of violent jihad. Abdullah, a graduate student in Cairo who asked that his last name be withheld to avoid problems with the authorities, says he’s thought about it. Although he’s working toward a degree, he’s concerned there won’t be many jobs… … [Read more...] about The job market for terror recruits is booming
A False Hope: Bloomberg out so we now need new centrist third party
The initial reports that Mike Bloomberg was considering a run for the presidency was good news for America which has been lacking anything positive from a political standpoint for a while. This was followed by disappointment when Bloomberg dropped out. Though the Republican field has been cut down dramatically recently, Trump seems dominant, with Hillary in control on the … [Read more...] about A False Hope: Bloomberg out so we now need new centrist third party
Historic upset: Sanders beats Clinton in Michigan
Bernie Sanders just won the Democratic primary in Michigan. As of this writing, Sanders led Clinton 50.0% to 48.0%. That is huge news, for several reasons. Sanders was not supposed to win Michigan. Every major poll leading into the primary had Hillary Clinton ahead, usually by double digits, and sometimes by nearly 30 points. Nate Silver… … [Read more...] about Historic upset: Sanders beats Clinton in Michigan
In Memory of My Fellow Traveler
The woman who shared my love of travel for nearly half a century has left on a journey of her own. Part of the world knew her as Alice, Katie, Auntie Kay. To me, she was Kay, my wife of 42 years, and the person with whom I would see the world that I write about on my travel blog, I'm Black and I Travel. Alice Kay Gross died last weekend in a San Diego hospital following a … [Read more...] about In Memory of My Fellow Traveler
Analysis: There are warning signs for Trump inside Mississippi, Michigan victory numbers
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's victories Tuesday in Michigan and Mississippi inched him crucial steps closer to the Republican nomination, but danger signs emerged as he struggled to expand his support beyond his long-devoted following. He will increase his lead in the race for the 1,237 delegates needed to nominate. Trump's challenge as he heads into a… … [Read more...] about Analysis: There are warning signs for Trump inside Mississippi, Michigan victory numbers
Trump, Clinton win Mississippi primaries
By John Whitesides DETROIT (Reuters) - Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton rolled to wins in the Mississippi primary on Tuesday as four states voted in presidential nominating contests in both parties. But early results showed both presidential front-runners were in close fights in Michigan, the night's biggest prize, even though opinion polls had given … [Read more...] about Trump, Clinton win Mississippi primaries
Kim Kardashian needs a whaaambulance.
Kim Kardashian has discovered that not everyone in Hollywood is impressed with her public exposure of her entire body. From ABC News: "Kardashian and [Bette] Midler are in the middle of a heated twitter feud. The war of words began Monday after Kardashian posted a risqué photo of herself on her social media accounts. The photo, which Kardashian claims was taken over a … [Read more...] about Kim Kardashian needs a whaaambulance.
Cartoons: Full disclosure by Donald Trump
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All voice and no brain? Or worse?
Whether or not Donald Trump the human being is intelligent, there’s no question that “Donald Trump,” presidential candidate, is not. His entire campaign operates well below the level of rational thought — it’s all boasting, absurd promises, repetitive sloganeering, and abuse. Just as email scammers intentionally salt their messages with typos in order to weed out anyone … [Read more...] about All voice and no brain? Or worse?