By Laurie Baron With the expiration of Title 42, right-wing politicians and pundits fear the nation will be inundated by illegal aliens with dark pigmentation who will bring crime, drugs, and terrorism and replace white Americans as the majority. Here are some of their dire warnings: “Vast multitudes of foreign-born citizens eventually will be naturalized and go to the … [Read more...] about Satire: The Immigration Apocalypse?
Obama and Trump (Mike Peters guest cartoon)
You are here: Home / Arts & Entertainment / Cartoons / Supreme Court and Abortion (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon) Supreme Court and Abortion (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon) June 28, 2022 by MIKE PETERS, Guest Voice Cartoonist 0 Comments (Edit) Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic … [Read more...] about Obama and Trump (Mike Peters guest cartoon)
I’m an educator and grandson of Holocaust survivors, and I see public schools failing to give students the historical knowledge they need to keep our democracy strong
The Netherlands to Open Archives on Accused Nazi Collaborators
In her haunting book, The Diary Keepers: World War II in the Netherlands, as Written by the People Who Lived Through It, Nina Siegal delicately weaves together selected excerpts from nine diaries. Excerpts that record the most intimate thoughts and experiences of nine Dutch people who lived during the Nazi occupation, the darkest period in modern Dutch history. Most of the … [Read more...] about The Netherlands to Open Archives on Accused Nazi Collaborators
COVID Health Emergency Ended May 11. Does All Social Distancing?
By Thomas Hoffman Earlier this year, the newly elected GOP led House passed a “Pandemic Over Act”, in response to the extension of the COVID emergency. On May 11th, the U.S. officially ended the national and public-health emergency declarations over COVID-19. What elements of social distancing will remain?From the start, the majority of the “COVID” skeptics have come from … [Read more...] about COVID Health Emergency Ended May 11. Does All Social Distancing?
TRUMP SUCKERED CNN RIGHT INTO HIS SEWER
To borrow a phrase from Claude Rains in “Casablanca,” I was shocked, shocked! to find that non-stop lying was going on in the MAGA game room at CNN. Just as I (and many other rational observers) had warned in advance, CNN’s decision to gift a free hour to a pathological cult leader – to a criminal defendant, and, now, a convicted sexual abuser – did indeed fulfill our worst … [Read more...] about TRUMP SUCKERED CNN RIGHT INTO HIS SEWER
TRUMP TOWN HALL (CARTOON)
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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)