The first encounters between European settlers and Native Americans are captured on a wood engraving in this 1888 image. DigitalVision Vectors Christoph Strobel, UMass Lowell For the third year, the United States will officially observe Columbus Day alongside Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 9, 2023. In 2021, the Biden administration declared the … [Read more...] about Indigenous Peoples Day offers a reminder of Native American history–including the scalping they endured at the hands of Colonists
ISRAEL’S 9/11 (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
I always feel awkward when I draw about conflicts between Israel and Palestinians because I don’t want to endorse terrorists. I want to sympathize with the side that is victimized. In case you haven’t heard, conflicts in the Middle East are complicated. I like to punch up, not down. I believe Israel’s right-wing government is oppressive to Palestinians. When Trump and … [Read more...] about ISRAEL’S 9/11 (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
The Israel-Hamas war: No matter who loses, Iran wins
Israelis inspect the rubble of a building in Tel Aviv on Oct. 8, 2023, a day after it was hit by a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip. AP Photo/Oded Balilty Aaron Pilkington, University of Denver There will be only one winner in the war that has broken out between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. And it is neither Israel nor Hamas. In … [Read more...] about The Israel-Hamas war: No matter who loses, Iran wins
Quote of the Day: On adding “context” to Israel’s 9/11 aka Second Holocaust
Our Quote of the Day is a series of Tweets by The Atlantic's Senior Editor David Frum, a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush. On those saying they're adding "context" to Hamas' brutal attack on Israel which left some 800 dead in a terrorist operation that has been called Israel's 9/11, Israel's Pearl Harbor, and the Second Holocaust. In the aftermath of the most … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: On adding “context” to Israel’s 9/11 aka Second Holocaust
Federal judge sentences charlatan family that claimed bleach cured Covid to 12 years in prison
This summer, a federal jury in Miami found Mark Grenon, 66, and his sons Jonathan Grenon, 37; Joseph Grenon, 36; and Jordan Grenon, 29, of conspiring to defraud the U.S. by “distributing an unapproved and misbranded drug.” A federal judge sentenced Mark and Joseph to 60 months in prison on Friday. He sentenced Jonathan and Jordan to 151 months in prison because of an … [Read more...] about Federal judge sentences charlatan family that claimed bleach cured Covid to 12 years in prison
After a shocking Hamas assault on Israel, both sides brace for the devastating fallout
Eyal Mayroz, University of Sydney Almost 50 years ago to the day, Israel had failed to anticipate the outbreak of the 1973 Yom Kippur war – a shock attack on its borders by a coalition of Arab states. Now, it appears the country’s intelligence apparatuses have fallen victim to a false sense of security once again. The belief, widely shared across Israeli society, … [Read more...] about After a shocking Hamas assault on Israel, both sides brace for the devastating fallout
Cambodian Rock Band Review
Critics occasionally use the word “indescribable” to describe experiences that can only truly be understood through a first-hand encounter. Some plays have such a thoroughly realized uniquely original voice, that audiences find it challenging to communicate their experience to people who have not yet participated in the theatrical event. Such is the case with playwright Lauren … [Read more...] about Cambodian Rock Band Review
How Are Biodegradable Fabrics Reshaping the Future of Sustainable Fashion?
As pictures of heaps of discarded clothes frequently appear in news articles about fast fashion, people recognize the need for biodegradable fabrics that break down rather than clutter landfills. They also appreciate natural clothing materials, knowing those often support sustainable purchasing ideals. Of course, giving unwanted clothing a new life is even better, such as … [Read more...] about How Are Biodegradable Fabrics Reshaping the Future of Sustainable Fashion?
KEVIN’S REVENGE (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Kevin McCarthy is blaming Democrats for him being ousted as Speaker. When McCarthy became Speaker, it took 15 votes. Every single Democrat in the House voted against him. Every single Democrat voted for Hakeem Jeffries consistently on all 15 voting rounds. The Republicans did not. Members of the Freedom Caucus weren’t even consistent in who they were voting for each round, … [Read more...] about KEVIN’S REVENGE (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
How About Pakistan?
America is focused on the war in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion last year. NATO with America have been supplying the Ukrainians with arms, weapons, ammunition and funding to help it fight the war against Putin and the Russians. After some initial successes against the Russians, it appears as if the war has settled into a stalemate, with neither side making much progress. But … [Read more...] about How About Pakistan?
Reagan wouldn’t recognize Trump-style ‘conservatism’ – a look at how the GOP has changed
Mitt Romney, left, represents an old-fashioned GOP conservatism. Donald Trump, right, doesn’t ? and Romney is leaving politics. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Karyn Amira, College of Charleston When Mitt Romney announced his intended retirement from the U.S. Senate on Sept. 13, 2023, the Atlantic published an excerpt from his … [Read more...] about Reagan wouldn’t recognize Trump-style ‘conservatism’ – a look at how the GOP has changed
HOUSE SPEAKER OUSTED (CARTOON)
Ouster of Speaker McCarthy highlights House Republican fractures in an increasingly polarized America
Kevin McCarthy, just before he was ousted as speaker of the House. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Charles R. Hunt, Boise State University The House of Representatives on Oct. 3, 2023, did something that had never been done before in the nation’s history: It ousted the speaker of the House. Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican, lost his job in a vote … [Read more...] about Ouster of Speaker McCarthy highlights House Republican fractures in an increasingly polarized America
News orgs continue to run off the rails when the subject of a story is Trump
Both the Washington Post editorial board and the Associated Press (AP) engaged in slipshod journalism on Monday. They were joined by other organizations that seem unable to break from whatever spell Donald J. Trump has cast upon them. Let's take the Post first, as it may be the more shocking. 1. On the 14th amendment The Washington Post editorial board opined on Monday … [Read more...] about News orgs continue to run off the rails when the subject of a story is Trump
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK 2023 (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
The National Newspaper Association asked a few cartoonists to draw a cartoon for National Newspaper Week, which is this week, and I’m honored to be one of them. Technically, the Arkansas Press Association is in charge of the campaign this year and its executive director, Ashley Kemp Wimberly was gracious enough to ask me to participate, so props to her. Also, Ms. Wimberly … [Read more...] about NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK 2023 (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
John Kelly Confirms Trump’s Contempt and Disgust for the U.S. Military
John Kelly, the longest-serving White House chief of staff for Donald Trump, confirmed on-the-record for CNN most of the damning stories reported in “A Man Who Does Not Respect the Military Can Not Lead America” about “statements Trump made behind closed doors attacking US service members and veterans.” “What can I add that has not already been said?” Kelly says about: • … [Read more...] about John Kelly Confirms Trump’s Contempt and Disgust for the U.S. Military
Africa’s Francophone Spring? The Good Coup/Bad Coup Line
by David Anderson Just like during the 1970s coups in Africa have become trendy again recently. And I mean "trendy": many human actions, collective and individual, are more contagious than we give them credit for. Individually, street crime, violence and suicide are all extremely contageous. On a larger scale, civil wars and coups often happen in clumps. Take Gabon, the most … [Read more...] about Africa’s Francophone Spring? The Good Coup/Bad Coup Line
The Profanity President
A little more than four years ago, Peter Baker wrote in the New York Times about “The Profanity President” and his “four-letter vocabulary.” He was referring to then-president Trump’s already infamous vulgarity, “full of four-letter denunciations of his enemies and earthy dismissals of allegations lodged against him.” “At rallies and in interviews, on Twitter and in formal … [Read more...] about The Profanity President
We need to know the hate that Trump is spewing
On September 22, 2023, Donald Trump called for the execution of outgoing Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen. Mark Milley. The venue, Truth Social. Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper told CNN Monday that there is “a legitimate fear” that if Trump were reelected as commander-in-chief, those who he has taken issue with, like Milley, could be retaliated against in some … [Read more...] about We need to know the hate that Trump is spewing
President Biden on John McCain, democracy and Trump
Let me begin with the core principles. Democracy means rule of the people, not rule of monarchs, not rule of the monied, not rule of the mighty. Regardless of party, that means respecting free and fair elections; accepting the outcome, win or lose. (Applause.) It means you can’t love your country only when you win. (Applause.) Last week, President Joe Biden (D) traveled to … [Read more...] about President Biden on John McCain, democracy and Trump