If you believe in the rule of law, and if the evidence shows that Trump willfully violated the law then he must be tried by a jury, and, if found guilty, bear the responsibility. by Robert Reich Substack Common Dreams This is unlike the indictment secured by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, accusing Trump of violating New York law on falsifying corporate records … [Read more...] about Trump Indictment Is a Stress Test for American Democracy
Trump indictment unsealed – a criminal law scholar explains what the charges mean, and what prosecutors will now need to prove
Special counsel Jack Smith prepares to talk to reporters on June 9, 2023, after the indictment of former President Donald Trump. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Gabriel J. Chin, University of California, Davis Federal prosecutors on June 9, 2023, unsealed the indictment that spells out the government’s case against former President Donald J. Trump, who … [Read more...] about Trump indictment unsealed – a criminal law scholar explains what the charges mean, and what prosecutors will now need to prove
JACK SMITH IN A BOX (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
We’ve been headed in this direction ever since Donald Trump came down that stupid escalator in Trump Tower. This was inevitable because Donald Trump is corrupt and he can’t stop doing corrupt things. He believes he’s entitled to do so. When he was asked to return the documents he stole, he would have avoided all this if he had just turned them in. He was given opportunity after … [Read more...] about JACK SMITH IN A BOX (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
VIDEO: Complete statement from Special Counsel Jack Smith on Trump Indictment
Here's Special Counsel Jack Smith's full statement on the indictment of former President Donald Trump under the Espionage Act: … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Complete statement from Special Counsel Jack Smith on Trump Indictment
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OBLIGATORY PAT ROBERTSON OBITUARY CARTOON (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
I don’t believe there’s a Heaven and Hell. I believe all that stuff is mythology on the levels of Greek gods, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, Big Foot, and the Easter Bunny. I just don’t buy it. But, if they did exist and everything in the Bible is true, then tonight Pat Robertson is burning in Hell. Why would Pat Robertson, a so-called man of God and televangelist be burning … [Read more...] about OBLIGATORY PAT ROBERTSON OBITUARY CARTOON (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
SMOKING GUN? CNN REPORTS TRUMP ON TAPE ADMITTED HE KEPT INFORMATION HE DIDN’T DECLASSIFY
Is this the smoking gun? According to CNN, now-indicted former President Donald Trump admitted on tape in 2021 that he kept some documents he could not declassify because he was no longer President. This would largely blow Trump's entire defense. CNN: Former President Donald Trump acknowledged on tape in a 2021 meeting that he had retained “secret” military information … [Read more...] about SMOKING GUN? CNN REPORTS TRUMP ON TAPE ADMITTED HE KEPT INFORMATION HE DIDN’T DECLASSIFY
Do federal or state prosecutors get to go first in trying Trump? A law professor untangles the conflict
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in New Hampshire on April 27, 2023. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Darryl K. Brown, University of Virginia A federal grand jury in Florida indicted former President Donald Trump on June 8, 2023, on multiple criminal charges related to classified documents he took from the … [Read more...] about Do federal or state prosecutors get to go first in trying Trump? A law professor untangles the conflict
Trump indicted in classified documents probe
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Donald Trump said Thursday he has been indicted over his handling of classified documents after leaving office, the US ex-president's most serious legal threat yet as a firestorm of criminal investigations imperil his bid for a second White House term. "The corrupt Biden Administration has informed my attorneys that I have been Indicted, … [Read more...] about Trump indicted in classified documents probe
Wildfire smoke can harm human health, even when the fire is hundreds of miles away – a toxicologist explains why
Canadian wildfire smoke was thick in the air over New York’s Yankee Stadium on June 6, 2023. AP Photo/Frank Franklin II Christopher T. Migliaccio, University of Montana Smoke from more than 100 wildfires burning across Canada has been rolling into North American cities far from the flames. New York City and Detroit were both listed among the five most … [Read more...] about Wildfire smoke can harm human health, even when the fire is hundreds of miles away – a toxicologist explains why
TEXT OF RON DESANTIS’ NEW STUMP SPEECH (SATIRE)
Florida Goveror Ron DeSantis has streamlined his stump speech. Here's his speech given today at an alarm clock company in Sheboygan, WI: "It's nice to be here in Sheboygan for this major event. But before we all head over to the library to remove half of its books, let's talk about what's going on in this country. "Woke woke woke woke woke woke woke woke … [Read more...] about TEXT OF RON DESANTIS’ NEW STUMP SPEECH (SATIRE)
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Oklahoma OKs the nation’s first religious charter school – but litigation is likely to follow
Courts have wrestled with questions about public funds for students at religious schools for decades. Godong/Stone via Getty Images Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton U.S. courts have long wrestled with the extent to which government funding can be used at private religious schools. And on June 5, 2023, Oklahoma’s five-person Statewide Virtual … [Read more...] about Oklahoma OKs the nation’s first religious charter school – but litigation is likely to follow
CHRIS LICHT IS O-U-T AT CNN
CNN's embattled CEO Chris Licht has been axed after one year on the job. The best way to sum up Licht's year on what was once but to many no longer "The Most Trusted Name In News" is to look up the word "disaster," and you'll see Licht's picture under it. There is an eerie parallel of Licht being hurriedly shown the door after a year that ended in CNN's ratings being down, … [Read more...] about CHRIS LICHT IS O-U-T AT CNN
UN struggles with catastrophic consequences of Ukrainian dam’s destruction
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres described the destruction of the Kakhovka dam’s water reservoir in Ukraine as “a monumental humanitarian, economic and ecological catastrophe”. Although the UN has no access to independent verification of how the catastrophe occurred, Guterres noted, “But one thing is clear: this is another devastating consequence of the Russian invasion … [Read more...] about UN struggles with catastrophic consequences of Ukrainian dam’s destruction
Suppression of Direct Democracy
Politicians don’t like being told what to do. This is particularly true if the direction comes from their constituents. They believe that once they are elected to office, they control the agenda of their constituents and are free to make the laws, even if they conflict with the wishes of the people. This is particularly true of the elected officials of gerrymandered state … [Read more...] about Suppression of Direct Democracy
WE SHOULD FEEL GOOD ABOUT SANE ADULTS REACHING ACROSS THE AISLE
Put your hands together for sane mature bipartisan centrist adulthood. It’s a whole lot better than apocalyptic bluster. When something good happens in Washington, we should pause to savor it. Case in point is the debt ceiling deal, forged by political foes Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy, to safeguard the American economy and the global market. Neither side got everything it … [Read more...] about WE SHOULD FEEL GOOD ABOUT SANE ADULTS REACHING ACROSS THE AISLE
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TRUMP INDICTMENT EXPECTED: TRUMP GOES BALLISTIC ON TRUTH SOCIAL
It truly sounds as if it's tik tok time for former President Donald Trump. And I don't mean the app that's highly popular with teenagers. News about the federal investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents continues to break: 1. Trump's lawyers met with Department of Justice officials for just under two hours today and asked that Trump not be charged. Some … [Read more...] about TRUMP INDICTMENT EXPECTED: TRUMP GOES BALLISTIC ON TRUTH SOCIAL
