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?
Cartoons: Measure of a Man
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Better Business Bureau says Trump Lied About Trump University Rating
Should billionaire showman and GOP front-runner re-read or re-watch Pinocchio because his nose will soon start to grow? The Better Business Bureau says so. The Better Business Bureau has shot down some assertions Trump made about Trump University, in reality not a real university that sparked lawsuits in court that will require Trump to testify: The Better Business … [Read more...] about Better Business Bureau says Trump Lied About Trump University Rating
Cartoons: Trump the Frontrunner
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Hannity Under Fire For Hosting Trump Event
Like many conservative celebrities before him, Sean Hannity is going rogue. Until last week, the Fox News talking head has shied away from making critical remarks about any of the GOP presidential candidates. In fact, in an interview with International Business Times this winter, he found a nice thing to say about almost every one of… … [Read more...] about Hannity Under Fire For Hosting Trump Event
The past is always just a memory away….
On Wednesday March 8, 2006, ten years go today, Karen, my partner, was in surgery when I arrived at the hospital at almost 6:30 PM. I was happy that she was finally having the surgery because she had been in the hospital for three weeks. I thought, "Now we’ll finally know what’s wrong and we can deal with it." I prepared myself for what I thought would be the worst-case … [Read more...] about The past is always just a memory away….
Poll: Trump Hits a Wall Within the GOP; His Critics Back a Convention Fight (POLL)
Too little too late? As some pundits and political types considered thoughtful (and not so thoughtful) continue to warn that Trump has fascist tendencies, new poll finds that Trump's support has peaked within the Republican Party and in no way does he have close tofull support of the GOP. It also notes that his critics back a convention fight to deny him the … [Read more...] about Poll: Trump Hits a Wall Within the GOP; His Critics Back a Convention Fight (POLL)
Dignity’s Future
There is ample evidence of "Man's Inhumanity to Man."Horrors--war, torture, starvation, trafficking, slavery, mass migration, exploitation, poverty, homelessness, bullying, sexual abuse--fill the headlines. The awful litany confirms our cynicism and numbs our senses. Far from things getting better, they seem to be getting worse. It's easy to make the case that Homo Sapiens … [Read more...] about Dignity’s Future
Trump’s flirtation with fascism
WASHINGTON -- So it has come to this: The front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, at a campaign rally Saturday in Orlando, leading supporters in what looked very much like a fascist salute. "Can I have a pledge? A swearing?" Trump asked, raising his right hand and directing his followers to do the same. He then led them in pledging allegiance -- not to … [Read more...] about Trump’s flirtation with fascism
Clinton Again Uses Debate In Flint To Distort Sanders’ Record
The Democratic debate in Flint was typical of the Democratic debates this year. Sanders came wanting to discuss the issues. Clinton came with plans to again distort Sanders’ views. She not only repeated her lies about Sanders’ position on guns (when it was Clinton who ran as a self-described “pro-gun church goer” in 2008), but also greatly distorted Sanders position on the … [Read more...] about Clinton Again Uses Debate In Flint To Distort Sanders’ Record
Kasich’s Michigan poll numbers are all over the map
While John Kasich criss-crosses the map of Michigan in a flurry of last-minute campaigning, the Ohio governor must find it maddening that his standing in the polls also is all over the map. Kasich awoke this morning to learn that a new Monmouth poll put his support in the state at 23 percent, trailing second-place Sen. Ted Cruz by just two points. More importantly, the … [Read more...] about Kasich’s Michigan poll numbers are all over the map
Media bias writ large in two charts
UPDATED. If you're supporting any candidate for President other than Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, here's a chart from The Economist you can show your friends to support your claim of TV news bias. Because it's real, not imaginary. The big three networks have given Trump more than eight times as much exposure on evening TV newscasts (not counting FOX; just ABC, NBC and … [Read more...] about Media bias writ large in two charts
What’s creativity got to do with it? (Guest Voice)
What’s creativity got to do with it? by Ruby Seastone I’m forever fascinated and startled by how we, as cultures, create versions of “reality” then insist on cementing them into entrenched dogmas. We wouldn’t know who we are, in any of the ways we’ve long been used to figuring that out, if we embraced more fluid, open-ended ways of recognizing the world and each other. I … [Read more...] about What’s creativity got to do with it? (Guest Voice)
Pressed for Specifics, Sanders Fumbles
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is very good at detailing what he is against -- income inequality, Wall Street greed and money in politics, to start. But the dark horse Democratic candidate still struggles with how he will counteract those problems, as skeptical Michigan voters laid bare on Monday night. At a Fox News town hall in… … [Read more...] about Pressed for Specifics, Sanders Fumbles