Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Joe Biden has repeatedly said he'd like to face Donald Trump again in 2024, but the indictment of his former -- and possibly future -- opponent has opened a new box of political risks for the Democrat. On Friday morning, Biden stopped to speak with reporters as he left for a trip to survey tornado damage in Mississippi -- instead of walking … [Read more...] about Trump indictment poses political risks for Biden
Manhattan grand jury votes to indict Donald Trump, showing he, like all other presidents, is not an imperial king
Former President Donald Trump’s indictment by a Manhattan grand jury will test his legal and political power. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Shannon Bow O'Brien, The University of Texas at Austin A Manhattan grand jury voted to indict former President Donald Trump on March 30, 2023, for his alleged role in paying porn star Stormy Daniels hush … [Read more...] about Manhattan grand jury votes to indict Donald Trump, showing he, like all other presidents, is not an imperial king
Trump indictment won’t keep him from presidential race, but will make his reelection bid much harder
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury. AP Photo/Evan Vucci Stefanie Lindquist, Arizona State University A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump. The specific state charges, reports The New York Times, “remain a mystery” but will be related to the Manhattan district attorney’s … [Read more...] about Trump indictment won’t keep him from presidential race, but will make his reelection bid much harder
Boom or bust? What does Trump indictment mean for 2024 bid
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - The historic indictment of Donald Trump is a seismic moment for the 2024 US presidential campaign, but it is impossible to predict whether the political earthquake will cause lasting damage or settle in his favor. On Thursday a New York grand jury voted to indict the twice-impeached Republican leader, who is running again for president, over a … [Read more...] about Boom or bust? What does Trump indictment mean for 2024 bid
Bibi Is No Golda Meir
It is being called “an unprecedented event in Israeli history;” “one of the gravest [domestic crises] in Israeli history;” “One of Israel’s gravest crises ever: A perfect storm encompassing politics, economics and the military. Pleading, “We have to save the State of Israel, nothing less…” former prime minister Naftali Bennett warns: “Israel is in greater danger than at … [Read more...] about Bibi Is No Golda Meir
This course asks, ‘What is mindfulness?’ – but don’t expect a clear-cut answer
Practicing mindfulness doesn’t have to mean being removed from the world. PeopleImages/iStock via Getty Images Plus Kevin C. Taylor, University of Memphis Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches … [Read more...] about This course asks, ‘What is mindfulness?’ – but don’t expect a clear-cut answer
PRESIDENT DEMENTO (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
I went to sleep with the radio on when I was a kid. For a couple of years in the early 80s, I lived in Ellaville, Georgia (I hated it) and the station I listened to was in Columbus and every Sunday night right around bedtime it played the Dr. Demento Show. Dr. Demento introduced me to Weird Al Yankovic and lots of other novelty songs. Obviously, I didn’t fall asleep during the … [Read more...] about PRESIDENT DEMENTO (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
PECKER THRUST INTO HEADLINES AGAIN
Former National Enquirer CEO David Pecker has been pitchforked into the headlines again as he testified in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. The New York Times: The Manhattan grand jury weighing evidence about Donald J. Trump’s role in a hush-money payment to a porn star heard testimony on Monday from a crucial witness, but there was no sign an indictment had been filed, … [Read more...] about PECKER THRUST INTO HEADLINES AGAIN
DAVID’S SCANDLOUS YOU-KNOW-WHAT (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Yesterday, someone commented on my Facebook post about my roughs, telling me to “be careful” because some cartoons could land me in Facebook jail. Seriously? I don’t already know that? I’m the king of being thrown into Facebook and other social media jails. And how am I supposed to be careful with posting my cartoons on Facebook? Maybe I should post them quietly. F--k that…I … [Read more...] about DAVID’S SCANDLOUS YOU-KNOW-WHAT (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Israel’s military reservists are joining protests – potentially transforming a political crisis into a security crisis
A member of Israel’s military reserves takes part in a protest on March 16, 2023 in Bnei Brak, a city east of Tel Aviv. Photo by Eyal Warshavsky/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Dan Arbell, American University The judicial overhaul plan of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, introduced in January, has thrown the country … [Read more...] about Israel’s military reservists are joining protests – potentially transforming a political crisis into a security crisis
Latest ‘John Wick’ tops N.America box office in a big, bloody opening
Published by AFPLos Angeles (AFP) - Lionsgate's neo-noir action thriller "John Wick: Chapter 4" opened this weekend with North American ticket sales estimated at an impressive $73.5 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. Analyst David A. Gross called it "a superb opening," noting that each Wick sequel has managed to outdo its predecessors. Reviews have … [Read more...] about Latest ‘John Wick’ tops N.America box office in a big, bloody opening
How ‘Succession’ feeds the hidden fantasies of its well-to-do viewers
Where’s the appeal in watching a group of obnoxious, pampered, backstabbing siblings? HBO Robert Samuels, University of California, Santa Barbara “Succession” has returned for its fourth and final season, giving the show’s fans one last opportunity to watch the kids of the wealthy Roy family desperately try to gain the approval of their media mogul … [Read more...] about How ‘Succession’ feeds the hidden fantasies of its well-to-do viewers
BRACING FOR STORMY WEATHER, RIGHT-WING HYPOCRITES HUNKER IN THE MAGA BUNKER
As we await word of a seemingly imminent Trump indictment, it has been highly entertaining to hear his defenders twist themselves into pretzels in order to excuse the fact he paid a porn star $130,000 on the eve of the 2016 election to hide an extramarital tryst. If Trump is indeed indicted, there will be plenty of time to debate whether his payoffs – via his attorney … [Read more...] about BRACING FOR STORMY WEATHER, RIGHT-WING HYPOCRITES HUNKER IN THE MAGA BUNKER
The planet is warming fast, but we can still act on climate
By Daniel T Cross Sustainabilty Times Climate change is happening faster with its impacts becoming progressively worse, but it isn’t too late to act to ward off climate catastrophe, say scientists from the Australian National University who contributed to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest global report. “The latest IPCC report triggers many alarm … [Read more...] about The planet is warming fast, but we can still act on climate
Should the US ban TikTok? Can it? A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking it
Is a wildly popular social media app a threat to the U.S.? AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Doug Jacobson, Iowa State University TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is scheduled to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 23, 2023, amid a chorus of calls from members of Congress for the federal government to ban the Chinese-owned video social media … [Read more...] about Should the US ban TikTok? Can it? A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking it
5 Reasons to Improve Railroad Safety
Railroad safety has been a hot topic since the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which filled the surrounding air, soil and water with toxic and potentially deadly chemicals. This derailment shined a new light on railroad mismanagement and poor safety practices across the industry. Here are the five biggest problems that the railroad industry must … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Improve Railroad Safety
LOCK HIM UP (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Donald Trump “truthed” that he’s going to be arrested on Tuesday. It’s Tuesday. As Ted Knight said in Caddyshack, “Well? We’re waiting.” Republicans are in an uproar over the possibility Donald Trump will be indicted and arrested in Manhattan over the hush-money payment scheme to porn star Stormy Daniels. It didn’t work because we still found out about the “Yeti pubes.” They … [Read more...] about LOCK HIM UP (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
CURRENT GOP LINE: ARRESTING TRUMP WOULD BLOW COUNTRY UP
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham(R) has now succinctly articulated what's emerging as a Republican line about former President Donald Trump: it's too dangerous to arrest him. In an interview on Fox & Friends, Graham issued this warning about what he contends will happen if Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) arrests Trump in the Stormy Daniels hush money case: … [Read more...] about CURRENT GOP LINE: ARRESTING TRUMP WOULD BLOW COUNTRY UP
POLITICAL POSTER POSTER SPEAK
by Don Hermann These are going to talk your language. Loud and clear. As you know, there’s a lot going on politically. Most of the issues affect most people. It’s understandable that with busy schedules it’s difficult to keep up, at times. You can think today, that there’s something you want to focus on and then tomorrow you’re on to something else. Welcome to the … [Read more...] about POLITICAL POSTER POSTER SPEAK
Trump’s unprecedented call for protests is the latest sign of his aim to degrade America’s institutions
Donald Trump asked his supporters to protest what he claimed is his imminent indictment. AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File Shelley Inglis, University of Dayton In a social media post on March 18, 2023, former President Donald Trump announced that he would be arrested on March 21 on charges stemming from an investigation led by Manhattan District Attorney … [Read more...] about Trump’s unprecedented call for protests is the latest sign of his aim to degrade America’s institutions