Travis Kelce celebrates with Taylor Swift on Jan. 28, 2024, after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship game. Patrick Smith/Getty Images Matt Harris, Park University A pop icon falling for one of the NFL’s preeminent superstars may seem like a slice of Americana – a scene from a small-town high school magnified … [Read more...] about Why Taylor Swift is an antihero to the GOP – but Democrats should know all too well that her endorsement won’t mean it’s all over now
A LOSER
by Don Hermann Mr. Trump is now finding out the true meaning of the word “Loser.” He claimed that all those brave souls who gave their lives during combat situations were Losers. He must have been looking in the mirror when he said that. He saw a COWARD. Whose specialty is make believe. Combat soldiers create sweaty palms for him. Make him very uncomfortable. They … [Read more...] about A LOSER
Is It Nineteen Eighty-Four Already?
I am somewhat naïve when it comes to using social media platforms and in understanding the extent to which such platforms monitor and track a person’s browsing habits, interests and personal preferences. Nevertheless, I already suspected that something “mysterious” – I will not call it nefarious, yet -- was going on when, after for example searching for a pair of tennis … [Read more...] about Is It Nineteen Eighty-Four Already?
Are social media apps ‘dangerous products’? 2 scholars explain how the companies rely on young users but fail to protect them
The CEOs of Discord, Snap, TikTok, X and Meta prepare to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Jan. 31, 2024. Alex Wong/Getty Images Joan Donovan, Boston University and Sara Parker, McGill University “You have blood on your hands.” “I’m sorry for everything you have all been through.” These quotes, the first from Sen. Lindsey Graham, … [Read more...] about Are social media apps ‘dangerous products’? 2 scholars explain how the companies rely on young users but fail to protect them
Hell is always frozen over, but don’t tell anyone that.
Hell is always frozen over no matter what day of the year it is. Anglo-Saxon people are simply ignorant by saying otherwise. Yes, leave it Anglo-Saxons and their descendants to display ignorance when it comes to matters pertaining to cultures other than their own. Perhaps the most famous or infamous example of such is how Englishmen mangled a part of ancient Norse mythology … [Read more...] about Hell is always frozen over, but don’t tell anyone that.
Why Trump’s control of the Republican Party is bad for democracy
Republican elites have embraced Trump as their leader. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Erica Frantz, Michigan State University; Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Yale University, and Joseph Wright, Penn State As former President Donald Trump edges closer to clinching the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, our political science research has shown that a second … [Read more...] about Why Trump’s control of the Republican Party is bad for democracy
REPUBLICANS, BIDEN AND THE BORDER (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip cartoonist. His favorite expression “WHAT A HOOT” certainly sums up his outlook on his life and work which are inexorably entwined. Mike’s warm, easygoing and zany demeanor is evidence that his personality matches his creative talents. As … [Read more...] about REPUBLICANS, BIDEN AND THE BORDER (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Drone attack on American troops risks widening Middle East conflict – and drawing in Iran-US tensions
Jordanian and U.S. tanks take part in joint maneuvers in September 2022. Khalil Mazraawi/AFP Sara Harmouch, American University A drone attack that killed three American troops and wounded at least 34 more at a base in Jordan has increased fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East – and the possibility that the U.S. may be further drawn into the … [Read more...] about Drone attack on American troops risks widening Middle East conflict – and drawing in Iran-US tensions
WILL TRUMPWORLD’S “HOLY WAR” AGAINST TAYLOR SWIFT BACKFIRE?
Republicans now have a new bogeyman bogeyperson: billionaire singer-composer Taylor Swift, perhaps the most popular and successful woman on the planet. She has more Facebook followers than Donald Trump and made the cardinal "sin" of endorsing Joe Biden in Trump's unsuccessful re-election campaign. Is this a pre-emptive political strike? It certainly seems as if it is. One … [Read more...] about WILL TRUMPWORLD’S “HOLY WAR” AGAINST TAYLOR SWIFT BACKFIRE?
It’s The Country Bear Jamboree, Not The Confederate Bear Jamboree
The most magical place on earth is not always the most politically correct place on earth. Disney theme parks have been no stranger to controversy. Over the years, a number of attractions have been in the spotlight for controversial reasons. Last year, Splash Mountain closed due to being based on Song of the South. Some people are excited, and others are devastated. Some claim … [Read more...] about It’s The Country Bear Jamboree, Not The Confederate Bear Jamboree
Popularly known as ‘gas station heroin,’ tianeptine is being sold as a dietary supplement – with deadly outcomes
Neptune’s Fix, a tianeptine-containing “Elixir” as it’s labeled, is one of the most common of these products. U.S. Food and Drug Administration C. Michael White, University of Connecticut The Food and Drug Administration is upping the urgency of its warnings for consumers to avoid purchasing or consuming tianeptine – commonly called “gas station … [Read more...] about Popularly known as ‘gas station heroin,’ tianeptine is being sold as a dietary supplement – with deadly outcomes
Americans Are Still Fighting and Dying in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine grinds on, as our attention is distracted by strife in the Middle East, and as security assistance legislation languishes in Congress because of political bickering, brave men and women and innocent children continue to be slaughtered by the Russian aggressors. The number of civilians killed since the Russian invasion two years ago is estimated to be … [Read more...] about Americans Are Still Fighting and Dying in Ukraine
SWIFTY BOWL (CARTOON)
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Colorado voters seeking to disqualify Trump from the ballot tell Supreme Court Jan. 6 ‘will forever stain’ US history
Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana Wayne Unger, Quinnipiac University The plaintiffs seeking to remove former President Donald Trump from Colorado’s 2024 presidential election ballots filed their brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 26, 2024. They asked the court … [Read more...] about Colorado voters seeking to disqualify Trump from the ballot tell Supreme Court Jan. 6 ‘will forever stain’ US history
TRUMP LOOKS PRETTY BEATABLE. JUST NOT BY NIKKI HALEY.
In this week’s New Hampshire Republican primary, the key statistic was not Donald Trump’s underwhelming margin of victory – he beat Nikki Haley by 11 points after crowing that he’d win by 30 – but, far more importantly, this one right here: Independent swing voters, who were free under state rules to participate in that primary, rejected Trump in a landslide. Haley racked up … [Read more...] about TRUMP LOOKS PRETTY BEATABLE. JUST NOT BY NIKKI HALEY.
Anguishing Over The Plight Of The LGBTQ Community
Two groups are anguishing over the plight of the LGBTQ community. One group is LGBTQ-affirming. The other group is anti-affirming. Both claim to be Christian and cite the Bible to support their beliefs. Both can't be correct. So, who is in error? First, what does it mean to be LGBTQ-affirming? It does not mean that one condones acts of promiscuous sodomy. Instead, to be … [Read more...] about Anguishing Over The Plight Of The LGBTQ Community
SHAME ON DONALD TRUMP SHAME ON YOU, REPUBLICANS
by Don Hermann SHAME ON DONALD TRUMP SHAME ON YOU, REPUBLICANS: There’s a point when your thinking and your responses have gone beyond the extreme. Yes, even for you, Republicans. You seem to have such little dignity. Integrity. Caring. Not understanding. Is it based on fear? If you don’t follow Donald Trump, he may call you names. Regardless of what you really … [Read more...] about SHAME ON DONALD TRUMP SHAME ON YOU, REPUBLICANS
Dementia Don (Cartoon, Column and Video)
On the campaign trail last week in New Hampshire, Trump was again boasting about “acing” a cognitive test he took while he was president (sic), which was probably the first time a president had to take a cognitive test. Trump told the audience at one of his goon rallies that the test included identifying animals. Trump said, “I think it was 35, 30 questions. They always show … [Read more...] about Dementia Don (Cartoon, Column and Video)
What UAW backing means for Biden – and why the union’s endorsement took so long
UAW President Shawn Fain, left, clasps hands with President Biden after endorsing his bid for reelection. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Marick Masters, Wayne State University The United Auto Workers has endorsed President Joe Biden’s bid for reelection in 2024. “Joe Biden has earned it,” said union president Shawn Fain on Jan. 24 as he announced the … [Read more...] about What UAW backing means for Biden – and why the union’s endorsement took so long
Endless Civil War? America’s 160-year wound that won’t heal
Published by AFPLexington (United States) (AFP) - Men in a picturesque Virginia street sport Confederate uniforms, waving rebel battle flags mixed with Donald Trump campaign banners. This is 2024 in America, where the Civil War not only hasn't been forgotten -- it never truly ended. "Carry on the fight!" urged Susan Lee at an event in the town of Lexington, as several hundred … [Read more...] about Endless Civil War? America’s 160-year wound that won’t heal