Mississippi continues 30-year tradition that celebrates the Civil War
For 30 years, the Governor of Mississippi has declared that the state should commemorate its Confederate Heritage during April. Republican Gov. Kirk Fordice signed the first proclamation in December 1993, the same "year Mississippi formally began recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day." Why April? Because on April 12, 1861, Confederate troops fired on Fort Sumter, S.C., … [Read more...] about Mississippi continues 30-year tradition that celebrates the Civil War
REPORT THE BOOTY (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is corrupt. Doing some excellent journalism, ProPublica published a report that Clarence Thomas has been receiving gifts and luxury vacations from a billionaire pal of his without reporting them. One example is the trip Clarence and his wife, Insurrectionist Ginni, took to Indonesia. The couple flew on GOP megadonor Harlan Crow’s … [Read more...] about REPORT THE BOOTY (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
FOX LIES (CARTOON)
JIM JORDAN: MY HOPE
by Don Hermann Jim Jordan it’s not too late. You seem like a guy with potential. You’ve gotten yourself into a series of difficult situations. In order to survive, your back was against the wall at Ohio State, so you lied big time. You were probably aware of sexual abuse and you didn’t come forward. You’re going to have to live with that. Maybe some time in the future … [Read more...] about JIM JORDAN: MY HOPE
Uppity Tennessee (Cartoon)
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Tennessee GOP expels two Black state Representatives in a historic vote
The blatant racism should be shocking. It’s not, and that’s appalling. Black and expelled Rep. Justin Jones, 27, D, Nashville, 72-25 Rep. Justin J. Pearson, 28, D, Memphis, 69-26 White and not expelled (short 1 vote) Rep. Gloria Johnson, 60, D, Knoxville, 65-30 Before detailing the events in the Capitol after last week's school shooting in Nashville … [Read more...] about Tennessee GOP expels two Black state Representatives in a historic vote
Trump, History, Coincidence, Crime and Karma (UPDATE)
UPDATE: One of the exonerated Central Park Five members mentioned in the piece below, Yosuf Salaam, has placed a full-page ad in a New York newspaper reminding the public of the injustice perpetrated on him and the other four Central Park Five members 34 years ago and of how Trump called “for [his] execution” even before they were (wrongfully) convicted. Leading with the … [Read more...] about Trump, History, Coincidence, Crime and Karma (UPDATE)
Mount Hushmore
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Lindsey Graham’s shameless Trump-esque physical do-over
If you hear a loud noise at night it's probably the late Arizona Sen. John McCain (again) turning over in his grave due to South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. In the latet twist in Graham's utterly shameless political career, he appeared on Fox News teary-eyed in an interview in which he begged viewers to send him money so he can help indicted former President Donald … [Read more...] about Lindsey Graham’s shameless Trump-esque physical do-over
Trump’s arraignment sends robust message to doubters in America and the world.
Citizen Donald Trump’s arraignment in Manhattan on Tuesday remains mired in controversy but it does have one undeniably robust message for the world about American justice and democracy, regardless of what happens next. It says that no one in the US, even a combative ex-president with a large diehard following, enjoys impunity because of power and wealth. Manhattan … [Read more...] about Trump’s arraignment sends robust message to doubters in America and the world.
Republican Icon- Trump vs Santos
In this age of mass communication, particular figures become representative of their political parties because of repeated exposure on television and social media. For the Republicans during the last six or seven years this figure has been Donald Trump, aka The Donald. He has dominated the news and sucked the air out of every venue where he has appeared with a constant array of … [Read more...] about Republican Icon- Trump vs Santos
TRUMP HUSH MONEY INDICTMENT (CARTOON)
How the indictment of Donald Trump is a ‘strange and different’ event for America, according to political scientists
It was big news when a grand jury voted to indict former President Donald Trump. Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images James D. Long, University of Washington and Victor Menaldo, University of Washington The indictment of a former president of the United States, Donald Trump, is history happening in real time. The Conversation asked political scientists James … [Read more...] about How the indictment of Donald Trump is a ‘strange and different’ event for America, according to political scientists
TRUMP INDICTMENT (CARTOON)
Migrant deaths in Mexico put spotlight on US policy that shifted immigration enforcement south
Mourners gather outside a detention center in Ciudad Juarez. David Peinado/picture alliance via Getty Images Raquel Aldana, University of California, Davis The fire-related deaths of at least 39 migrants in a detention facility in Ciudad Juarez, just across the U.S. border with Mexico, will likely be found to have had several contributing … [Read more...] about Migrant deaths in Mexico put spotlight on US policy that shifted immigration enforcement south
NEW TRUMP MERCH (CARTOON AND VIDEO)
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TRUMP IS RIGHT WHERE HE WANTS TO BE
by Carl Golden He’s rude, crude, profane and insulting. He pins derogatory nicknames on his opponents, often ridiculing their physical characteristics. He accuses the media of corruption and “an enemy of the people.” He’s under ongoing Federal and state investigations into allegations of criminal behavior and stands in the shadow of an indictment. And, as Americans … [Read more...] about TRUMP IS RIGHT WHERE HE WANTS TO BE
THE INDICTED PRESIDENTS CLUB (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Donald Trump is in the Corrupt Presidents Club with Richard Nixon. Donald Trump is in the Impeached Presidents Club with Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton. Donald Trump is in the Twice-Impeached President Club all by himself and now… He’s in the Indicted Presidents Club all by his lonesome. The Manhattan grand jury voted today to indict Donald Trump. Inside sources … [Read more...] about THE INDICTED PRESIDENTS CLUB (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Why is Passover different from all other nights? 3 essential reads on the Jewish holiday
Amitai Gross reads from the Haggadah while preparing to dip parsley into salt water as part of the Passover meal, called the Seder. Marty Caivano/Digital First Media/Boulder Daily Camera via Getty Images Molly Jackson, The Conversation Boxes of matzah stacked high in grocery stores? It’s almost Passover. Wednesday, April 5, marks the first night of … [Read more...] about Why is Passover different from all other nights? 3 essential reads on the Jewish holiday