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Despite the end of Title 42, restrictions on asylum seekers are expected to continue under Biden administration
A Venezuelan asylum-seeker carries his daughter before they cross the Rio Grande into Brownsville, Texas. Veronica G. Cardenas/AFP via Getty Images Ernesto Castañeda, American University A Trump administration immigration order, Title 42, that allowed U.S. border officials to quickly expel migrants at the U.S. southern border – with no exceptions for … [Read more...] about Despite the end of Title 42, restrictions on asylum seekers are expected to continue under Biden administration
TRASH NEWS (CARTOON)
One of the Most Jaw-Dropping Moments in My Lifetime
By Robert Coutinho Today I was reading an article https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/3984507-desantis-signs-bill-targeting-discriminatory-esg-in-florida/ by Saul Elbein in The Hill. The article was describing legislation that was just signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The legislation, signed above a lectern that read, GOVERNMENT OF LAWS, NOT WOKE POLITICS, … [Read more...] about One of the Most Jaw-Dropping Moments in My Lifetime
CNN’s Trump “town hall” debacle: THIS is CNN??
THIS is CNN?? CNN's CEO Chris Licht has been quoted as saying he hoped to do a reset on CNN so it could be perceived as it was in it's original incarnation glory days: as the place for news, a place that would now put the days of the Jeff Zucker happy-talk and advocacy era behind it. But the disastrous Donald Trump "Town Hall"-which resembled a Trump rally with its … [Read more...] about CNN’s Trump “town hall” debacle: THIS is CNN??
SHUT-UPS FROM HEAVEN (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
I’m surprised Republicans still push the “thoughts and prayers” line. No, I don’t expect them to drop it in place for actual solutions to gun violence. I’m just surprised that after it’s been mocked so much and pointed out that it’s an empty answer, that they haven’t replaced it with another empty solution. Thoughts and prayers are nice sentiments…if you add solutions to … [Read more...] about SHUT-UPS FROM HEAVEN (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
US debt default could trigger dollar’s collapse – and severely erode America’s political and economic might
Kevin McCarthy., left, Chuck Schumer, right, and President Joe Biden meet at the White House on May 9, 2023. AP Photo/Evan Vucci Michael Humphries, Touro University Congressional leaders at loggerheads over a debt ceiling impasse sat down with President Joe Biden on May 9, 2023, as the clock ticks down to a potentially catastrophic default if nothing … [Read more...] about US debt default could trigger dollar’s collapse – and severely erode America’s political and economic might
The minds behind AI are speaking out about its potential dangers
Published by RelaxnewsBy Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP More and more executives, engineers and other specialists in new technologies are raising concerns about the phenomenal progress made in recent months by artificial intelligence, particularly in the development of tools such as the chatbot-style text generator ChatGPT and the image creation service Midjourney. So are those … [Read more...] about The minds behind AI are speaking out about its potential dangers
Mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion – a clinical psychologist explains how these science-backed practices can improve mental health
Studies show that consistent meditation practice is key. pixdeluxe/E! via Getty Images Rachel Goldsmith Turow, Seattle University Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research – ongoing, voluminous and … [Read more...] about Mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion – a clinical psychologist explains how these science-backed practices can improve mental health
SUPREME COURT ETHICS CASKET (CARTOON)
POLITICS: I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO..I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO
by Don Hermann How many times have you heard some guru, media type, congressman, senator tell you what’s wrong but offer no solution? Most of the time they skirt the real issues and talk about Trump. They write books, appear on TV, do an occasional demonstration, become celebrities and the Republicans gain traction, in spite of having a minority of voters, offer … [Read more...] about POLITICS: I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO..I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO
Is the US Still a Democracy?
When does a democracy cease to be? Have we reached that point yet or are we getting close? The essence of a democratic system is the opportunity for every citizen to be able to choose who his or her representatives will be in the local, state and federal governments. This prerogative is being taken away from many citizens in various states, particularly those with a reddish … [Read more...] about Is the US Still a Democracy?
JUST HIS TYPE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO
When E. Jean Carroll’s allegation that Donald Trump raped her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s first emerged, his first defense was that she wasn’t his type. Trump told a news outlet in 2019, “I’ll say it with great respect: Number one, she’s not my type. Number two, it never happened.” It seems like “it never happened” should be number one. Days … [Read more...] about JUST HIS TYPE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO
SCABBING WITH TUCKER (CARTOONS, COLUMN, AND VIDEO)
Learning that there’s racism within Fox News is like Captain Renault In Casablanca discovering there’s gambling at Rick’s. “I’m shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on here!” Newly revealed racist text from Tucker Carlson to a Fox News producer reportedly “alarmed” the Fox board when they first heard of it. Really? Alarmed? Shocked that there’s gambling here? … [Read more...] about SCABBING WITH TUCKER (CARTOONS, COLUMN, AND VIDEO)
The firings of Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson doesn’t mean the end of hyperpartisan cable news networks
Then-CNN anchor Don Lemon speaks during a Democratic presidential debate in Detroit on July 31, 2019. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images Nolan Higdon, California State University, East Bay Television host Sara Haines of ABC’s “The View” spoke for many viewers when she celebrated the departure of right-wing television host Tucker Carlson from the Fox … [Read more...] about The firings of Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson doesn’t mean the end of hyperpartisan cable news networks
SUPREME COURT JUSTICE TROPHY (CARTOON)
ROOTING FOR THE MOB (CARTOON)
UNETHICAL PUPPETS (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
President Barack Obama was wrong about one thing. Shortly after Trump won the Electoral College (sic) with the help of Russian meddling, Obama said we shouldn’t have to worry that much because there were checks and balances in place. First off, he was wrong because those checks and balances didn’t stop an orange racist puppet of Vladimir Putin from occupying the Oval Office for … [Read more...] about UNETHICAL PUPPETS (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Moscow Alleges Putin Assassination Attempt as Ukrainian Drones Reportedly Hit Kremlin
by Jake Johnson Common Dreams Moscow on Wednesday accused Ukraine of attempting to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin after two unmanned Ukrainian drones reportedly struck the Kremlin. In a statement, Russia's presidential press service said that "timely actions taken by military and special services" disabled the drones. "Their fall and the fragments … [Read more...] about Moscow Alleges Putin Assassination Attempt as Ukrainian Drones Reportedly Hit Kremlin
Biden’s presidential bid and India’s G-20 presidency.
Joe Biden’s bold run to be a two-term President faces many hurdles but some key American policies could benefit from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s current presidency of the G-20 and leadership of the Global South. Biden’s success in winning the November 2024 elections will depend chiefly on domestic issues like inflation, energy and food prices, his … [Read more...] about Biden’s presidential bid and India’s G-20 presidency.