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
Should Canada Build a Wall, Too?
“When Mexico sends its people…They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists…” (Donald Trump, presidential announcement speech, June 16, 2015) The Washington Post gave Trump “Four Pinocchios” on this one: Data on immigrants and crime are incomplete, but a range of studies show there is no evidence immigrants commit more crimes than native-born … [Read more...] about Should Canada Build a Wall, Too?
Scott Pelley Confronts Clinton On Questions Of Honesty
Scott Pelley asked Hillary Clinton a hard question considering that a recent Quinnipiac poll showed that 67 percent of voters said they don’t think Clinton honest and trustworthy, with only 30 percent saying she is. Even 30 percent of Democrats do not think she is honest and trustworthy. PELLEY: You know, in ’76, Jimmy Carter famously said, “I will not lie to you.” CLINTON: … [Read more...] about Scott Pelley Confronts Clinton On Questions Of Honesty
Megyn Kelly Wrong On Presidential Attendance At Justice Funerals
Megyn Kelly has condemned President Obama for not attending the funeral of Justice Scalia saying "I find no precedent for this in history, that a sitting U.S. president would not attend the death of a sitting Supreme Court justice." Well perhaps she could have done a little research to discover the precedent. It didn't take that much effort to uncover the following … [Read more...] about Megyn Kelly Wrong On Presidential Attendance At Justice Funerals
Bernie Sanders Supporter Tries to Place Hillary Clinton Obit in Las Vegas Newspaper
Bernie Sanders supporter Don Schubert attempted to place a Hillary Clinton obit in the Las Vegas Review-Journal newspaper, prompting a Secret Service alert. Schubert claimed that the obit attempt was meant to be "political humor." Only, it's wasn't funny in the least. Las Vegas Review-Journal: The man, who identified himself as Don Schubert, was asked to leave the … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders Supporter Tries to Place Hillary Clinton Obit in Las Vegas Newspaper
Sick of Presidential Politicians Grubbing for Votes
Like millions of Americans in the middle of February I have the flu. Unlike millions of Americans I have a deadline. Forced to stay at home, sucking Vitamin C drops, I have read newspapers, listened to radio, and watched television as a source of diversion. Dominating the media is the campaign for the presidency. In Iowa, all of the candidates went to fairs, … [Read more...] about Sick of Presidential Politicians Grubbing for Votes
The Economic Impact of Refugee Resettlement in the U.S. (Guest Voice)
The Economic Impact of Refugee Resettlement in the U.S. by Holly Whitman The Syrian refugee crisis has been dominating headlines all over the world for a long time now, and with good reason: The crisis is being called the “worst refugee crisis of our generation.” With the United States less than a year away from one of the most contentious and divisive Presidential … [Read more...] about The Economic Impact of Refugee Resettlement in the U.S. (Guest Voice)
Harper Lee’s commentary on social justice and tolerance is timeless
By Melita Easters Beginning with an AJC reporter mid-morning, many have asked today about my reaction to the death of Nelle Harper Lee because they know my play about her life was performed in Atlanta last summer. Most of us are introduced to Harper Lee and her Pulitzer Prize winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird with its lessons about tolerance and justice during our … [Read more...] about Harper Lee’s commentary on social justice and tolerance is timeless
Analysis: Will Nevada caucuses be Clinton’s firewall or Sanders’ proving ground?
LAS VEGAS — Hillary Clinton has done just about everything right ahead of Saturday's caucuses in Nevada. She began organizing early, visited the state repeatedly, hired some of its most talented political professionals and cultivated broad support from organized labor, Democratic leaders and the party's grass roots. But Clinton made one glaring mistake: She failed to… … [Read more...] about Analysis: Will Nevada caucuses be Clinton’s firewall or Sanders’ proving ground?
Sanders Continues To Gain On Clinton In Polls; Does Better Than Clinton Against GOP
The Hill summarizes the problems faced by the Clinton campaign: Tightening race rattles Clinton World’s nerves Allies of Hillary Clinton are growing nervous as the Democratic presidential race with Bernie Sanders tightens ahead of contests in Nevada and South Carolina. A new CNN/ORC poll released Wednesday found Clinton with a 1-point lead in Nevada, which hosts its … [Read more...] about Sanders Continues To Gain On Clinton In Polls; Does Better Than Clinton Against GOP
The mystery behind mass sperm whale deaths in Europe
YORK, United Kingdom — Normally tranquil and windswept beaches across northern Europe were converted into cetacean graveyards this winter, as sperm whale after sperm whale kept stranding itself. From January to early February, 30 of the magnificent creatures died on the coasts of the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and northern France, all “bachelor” or juvenile males.… … [Read more...] about The mystery behind mass sperm whale deaths in Europe
Cartoons: Pope Versus Trump
Pope Versus Trump by Clay Jones Just when you think campaign 2016 can’t get any crazier, Donald Trump enters a feud with the Pope. The Pope. Pope Francis. The guy who lives in the Vatican. Yeah, that Pope. You can create a who’s who list of everyone Donald Trump has feuded with, Fox News, Megyn Kelly, Chris Wallace, President Obama, Hillary Clinton, Ted Cruz, Marco … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Pope Versus Trump
Poll: President Bernie? Sanders now tied with Hillary
Does Bernie Sanders really have a shot at winning the Democratic nomination? The Vermont senator"s dark horse candidacy, once dismissed as a political sideshow, is now expanding beyond its traditional base of support in New England, threatening what was once considered a "coronation" for Hillary Clinton. In the latest Quinnipiac poll, Sanders was in a statistical… … [Read more...] about Poll: President Bernie? Sanders now tied with Hillary