An Australian freelance photographer took the top prize in this year's World Press Photo competition Warren Richardson's photo — of a man handing a baby under barbed wire on the Serbian-Hungarian border — is lit only by moonlight, as he didn't want to alert police to the location of the refugees he was following. "I camped… … [Read more...] about The 2016 World Press Photo winners — in pictures
Cartoon: Slots of luck, Bernie
Slots of Luck by Clay Jones When I draw a cartoon on Hillary Clinton her supporters are upset with me. I’m sure Bernie Sander’s people won’t like what I’m saying here. People vote with their hearts for Bernie. People vote with their heads for Hillary. Bernie inspires passion in people while Hillary doesn’t, but more Democratic voters are viewing her as a more logical … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Slots of luck, Bernie
Bernie Sanders: focus of extra scrutiny and revised media narrative (UPDATE)
It happens in every political cycle. Candidates' prospects rise and fall, with the conventional wisdom written by new and old media pundits, and smugly stated as certainty by television political pundits. And then if they're wrong, they discreetly sweep the remains of the old certainties under the rug and unveil new ones. Another reality is that as a candidate becomes a … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders: focus of extra scrutiny and revised media narrative (UPDATE)
Politicians who put their fingers in their ears (Guest Voice)
Politicians who put their fingers in their ears by Donald Harrison SAN DIEGO – In the matter of replacing the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, we have been witnessing a tactic perhaps best described as Republican senators putting fingers in their ears and saying to President Obama “we know we won’t like what you are going to tell us, so we’re not going to … [Read more...] about Politicians who put their fingers in their ears (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: The exit of Jeb Bush
This cartoon by Clay Jones is from his website http://claytoonz.com/ is licensed to run on The Moderate Voice. … [Read more...] about Cartoon: The exit of Jeb Bush
5 things we learned from South Carolina primary and Nevada caucus results
TRENTON -- Saturday's Nevada Democratic presidential caucuses and South Carolina Republican primary brought new life into Hillary Clinton's unexpectedly challenging presidential campaign and sudden death to former Gov. Jeb Bush's campaign as Donald Trump won another state. Along the way, some things have become clearer: 1. Money doesn't win elections -- it just prolongs them. … [Read more...] about 5 things we learned from South Carolina primary and Nevada caucus results
Thank God for freedom of religion!
Once upon a time, religious leaders were able to act like bullies and dictators because they could use the muscle of the State to coerce others into accepting whatever claims that those religious leaders made. Using the muscle of the State was necessary for such religious leaders whenever their claims contradicted the Scriptures of their faith. People who saw with their … [Read more...] about Thank God for freedom of religion!
Report: Mitt Romney to Endorse Sen. Marco Rubio for President
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will endorse Sen. Marco Rubio, the Huffington Post reports. The details of the endorsement are being worked out. It's ironic since Romney, who was largely an absentee governor in the last nine months of his administration, is endorsing someone who didn't bother showing up for work in the Senate that much. “Romney spent the day in Utah … [Read more...] about Report: Mitt Romney to Endorse Sen. Marco Rubio for President
Analysis: Democrats move left, Republicans move right, middle ground disappears
LAS VEGAS ?? Hillary Clinton usurped much of Sen. Bernie Sanders' message and benefited hugely from the power of women and minorities in the Democratic Party as she reasserted command of the presidential nomination race with her victory in Nevada. But trying to hold on to those groups and handle the party's ideological leftward swing will… … [Read more...] about Analysis: Democrats move left, Republicans move right, middle ground disappears
Dealers are using India’s version of Amazon to sell meth, ecstasy and bath salts
BANGKOK, Thailand — Basmati rice? Check. Pipe wrenches? Check. Human hair by the kilo? Check. And would you like to add 1,000 plastic combs for just $29? If someone will buy it, someone is likely selling it on IndiaMart, the second-largest online wholesale marketplace on the planet in terms of the sheer number of products for… … [Read more...] about Dealers are using India’s version of Amazon to sell meth, ecstasy and bath salts
Two legacies, two fates
WASHINGTON -- The Clinton political dynasty is still alive. The Bush dynasty has been routed. Their contrasting fates, to this point at least, tell us much about our two parties, the nature of this year's presidential election, and the dueling legacies themselves. The Republican and Democratic contests are very different, beginning with the fact that Hillary Clinton did … [Read more...] about Two legacies, two fates
Nevada and South Carolina: Iffy wins on both sides
The win was hard-fought and surprisingly close: Polls a little over a month ago gave Mrs. Clinton a more than 20-point lead over Bernie Sanders. ...NYT It was a lead which, in the end, settled at a 5-point win for Clinton according to the Post. The Bush family (motto: "You go to war; I go to the bank") seems to have been retired, probably to the glee of many who look … [Read more...] about Nevada and South Carolina: Iffy wins on both sides
Cartoons: Good By Jeb
I spent Saturday knowing Jeb Bush would drop out of the campaign later in the evening and I was still considering taking the night off. I thought about putting a Jeb cartoon off until Sunday (published Monday morning). What happened was I ended up drawing two cartoons. I had an idea I was OK with and I was almost done drawing when I got another idea. An idea I liked better. … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Good By Jeb
Some Politicians, Some Trump
I do not believe that I am a democrat or a republican as I like voting for a candidate and their vision. Having said this, the American political culture of today is extremely bitter and partisan. And this is especially true of the GOP. For they are coming across as insensitive, rude, racist and cocky. But just as I cannot clap with one hand, I also believe that there is … [Read more...] about Some Politicians, Some Trump
Toobin on Scalia
Legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin delves into Antonin Scalia's SCOTUS legacy in The New Yorker. Antonin Scalia, who died this month, after nearly three decades on the Supreme Court, devoted his professional life to making the United States a less fair, less tolerant, and less admirable democracy. Fortunately, he mostly failed. Belligerent with his colleagues, dismissive of his … [Read more...] about Toobin on Scalia
This Is War
In a recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, Charles Murray wrote: Another characteristic of the new upper class — and something new under the American sun — is their easy acceptance of being members of an upper class and their condescension toward ordinary Americans. Try using “redneck” in a conversation with your highly educated friends and see if it triggers any … [Read more...] about This Is War
Trump wins decisively in South Carolina, Clinton clinches Nevada
By Luciana Lopez and Steve Holland LAS VEGAS/COLUMBIA, S.C. (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump rolled to victory on Saturday in South Carolina in a contest that saw former Florida Governor Jeb Bush drop out, while Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton beat back a strong challenge from Bernie Sanders in Nevada. The victories by Trump, who is running as … [Read more...] about Trump wins decisively in South Carolina, Clinton clinches Nevada
Stephen Colbert Mocks Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0H1AosZdv0 Stephen Colbert mocked how Hillary Clinton handled the question when Scott Pelley asked her about lying on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Friday. Colbert asked, “How can you be this bad at it?! Just say no! You’re running for President of the United States!” Of course that would have been a lie. Colbert further mocked … [Read more...] about Stephen Colbert Mocks Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump
Election 2016: What’s a Jew to do?
Election 2016: What’s a Jew to do? by Donald Harrison SAN DIEGO — Let’s imagine that you grew up in a liberal, self-identifying Jewish family. You’re pro-choice, pro-gay marriage, pro-immigration, pro-diversity, and pro-Israel. On the first four counts, it would seem, you are closely aligned with Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. But on the … [Read more...] about Election 2016: What’s a Jew to do?
How to Follow Voting Results in Nevada, South Carolina
Nevada residents will kick off the 2016 presidential candidate nominating process in the West as Democrats caucus for the party’s nominee on Saturday. On the same day, voters in South Carolina will show up at the polls to cast their ballots in the first-in-the-South primary for the Republican Party. At the caucuses, Nevadans have the opportunity… … [Read more...] about How to Follow Voting Results in Nevada, South Carolina