Given the insanity so much in evidence in the Republican presidential nomination process, I doubt many progressives need to be convinced how vitally important it is that a Democrat occupy the White House come 2017. Richard L. Hasen, a professor of law and political science at UC-Irvine, writing at TPM, reminds us of one very good reason we should keep our eye on the … [Read more...] about “You may not be interested in politics…”
This Old House: It’s Having A 300th Birthday, But There Won’t Be A Celebration
On rare occasions, history bequeaths us an opportunity to live in an old house that speaks deeply of its rich past, an experience that is far more common in the U.K. and Europe than the comparatively young U.S. I had one such opportunity in the 1980s when I lived in the John Evans House, a gem of an architectural crazy quilt in a secluded valley north of Newark, Delaware … [Read more...] about This Old House: It’s Having A 300th Birthday, But There Won’t Be A Celebration
Whole Foods to cut jobs, in part to lower its prices
In an effort to reduce prices in its stores, Whole Foods announced Monday it will cut roughly 1,500 jobs over the next two months. "We believe this is an important step to evolve Whole Foods Market in a rapidly changing marketplace," said Walter Robb, the co-CEO of Whole Foods Market. The grocery store chain said in… … [Read more...] about Whole Foods to cut jobs, in part to lower its prices
Breitbart’s Big Distortion
Andrew Breitbart must be turning over in his grave, because his website has again published a falsehood. A story published by the Breitbart website claims that Sojourners president Jim Wallis is promoting Islam in a commentary published by the Huffington Post. There is just one problem with that claim. It is false. Nowhere in his commentary does Wallis do such a … [Read more...] about Breitbart’s Big Distortion
What is real “professionalism”? (Guest Voice)
What is real "professionalism?" by Jordan Cooper Professionalism is not about your dress..........Professionalism is mostly not about your appearance. Professionalism is how well you do your job. Professionalism is how good of a person you are. Professionalism is about being prompt. Professionalism is about being responsive. Most of all, professionalism is … [Read more...] about What is real “professionalism”? (Guest Voice)
Conservatives out of mainstream again: poll shows 69 percent oppose shutdown over Planned Parenthood
The conservative Republicans who are now emboldened over claiming the political scalp of House Speaker John Boehner are likely to pursue in coming months confrontations that'll trigger a government shutdown. However, they're on shaky political ice when it comes to mainstream voters. A new poll shows 49 percent oppose a government shutdown over the issue of funding Planned … [Read more...] about Conservatives out of mainstream again: poll shows 69 percent oppose shutdown over Planned Parenthood
Boehner climbs off the tiger
WASHINGTON -- John Boehner was a deal-maker who took over the House speakership at a moment when making deals had, for many Republicans, become a mortal sin. He was thoroughly conservative in a Republican Party that had moved the goal posts on what constituted conservatism. He could never be conservative enough for his critics on the right. His tea party … [Read more...] about Boehner climbs off the tiger
Daryl Cagle Cartoon: John Boehner Quits
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Daryl Cagle Cartoon: John Boehner Quits
US intel predicts Russia will carry out airstrikes in Syria on Islamic State
US intel predicts Russia will carry out airstrikes in Syria on Islamic State WASHINGTON — A secret U.S. intelligence assessment provided to the White House predicts that the Kremlin will order military strikes in Syria to help prop up President Bashar Assad's beleaguered government and to stop westward advances by Islamic State and other rebel groups. The airstrikes would be … [Read more...] about US intel predicts Russia will carry out airstrikes in Syria on Islamic State
Want to Learn a Foreign Language?
Want to learn a foreign language? Great! But before selecting which language you would like to invest your time, effort and perhaps your money in and -- unless you have a specific reason for wanting to learn, say Saramaccan* or Papiamento** -- you may want to ask yourself, “For what purpose do I want to learn a new language?” At least that is part of the advice in a … [Read more...] about Want to Learn a Foreign Language?
Additional Non-Personal Email Found Among Among Clinton’s Deleted Email Threating To Further Weaken Her Candidacy
It has been another bad week for Hillary Clinton. On Tuesday the State Department contradicted Hillary Clinton’s claims about the Justice Department investigation, stating it was prompted by Clinton’s exclusive use of a private email system. The week ended with two separate reports of business related email being among the email which Clinton deleted, claiming it to be … [Read more...] about Additional Non-Personal Email Found Among Among Clinton’s Deleted Email Threating To Further Weaken Her Candidacy
‘Paging Dr. Doctivity’: Medicine Evolves Into a Business Model
by Walter Brasch Beneath a three-column headline in my local newspaper was a barely-edited press release. That’s not unusual. With the downsizing of newsrooms, there’s more room for wire service soft features and press releases. But this one caught my attention. SystemCare Health in New Jersey promoted a graduate of a college in my town to the lofty position of Senior … [Read more...] about ‘Paging Dr. Doctivity’: Medicine Evolves Into a Business Model
Pope meets victims of clergy sex abuse: says “God weeps” for them
By Scott Malone and Philip PullellaPHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Pope Francis met on Sunday with five adults who were abused by Catholic clergy when they were children and vowed to hold responsible all involved in the crime or cover-ups.While the pope has met with victims of sexual abuse in Rome, this was his first meeting with them on a foreign tour. Of the cities visited by … [Read more...] about Pope meets victims of clergy sex abuse: says “God weeps” for them
Go ahead! Laugh at Boehner! But…
Go ahead! Laugh at Boehner! But... ...Boehner would have every reason to respond with "Apres moi le déluge!" Or maybe "Lotsa luck, Dems!" Marin Cogan writes: At a Marco Rubio speech delivered at the Values Voters Summit Friday morning, the audience broke into cheers and applause when Boehner’s retirement was announced. But that’s precisely why you should not be … [Read more...] about Go ahead! Laugh at Boehner! But…
Cartoon: Emissions from Congress
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Emissions from Congress
Australia’s James Bond George Lazenby says he could not attract women
Sydney (dpa) - Chisel-jawed Australian actor George Lazenby only played James Bond in one film, but gave up the role as the cool killer spy because he could not attract young women. Lazenby, now aged 76, was guest of honour in his hometown of Goulburn for the inaugural Spyfest, a weekend celebrating spies and secret agents… … [Read more...] about Australia’s James Bond George Lazenby says he could not attract women
NBC/WSJ Poll: Two Parties’ Races tighten : Trump and Carson Lead GOP; Clinton Loses Ground
You can now see it happening: the races in both major political parties are tightening as the aggressive presidential nomination battles continue. A new NBC/WSJ Poll shows does not show continued skyrocketing growth for GOP front-runner Donald Trump and shows some more slippage for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in her battle against Sen. Bernie Sanders and (some … [Read more...] about NBC/WSJ Poll: Two Parties’ Races tighten : Trump and Carson Lead GOP; Clinton Loses Ground
A couple of more Fall pictures
More pictures from Falls in the past. The first picture is from the Columbia River Gorge - scrub oak among pine trees. And another from a nature park in the Portland area. … [Read more...] about A couple of more Fall pictures
Things are bad and I miss him already (Guest Voice)
Things are bad and I miss him already by Rabbi Ben Kamin Some of us grew up in an era (now vacuum-sealed by the vitriolic American political culture) when you could disagree with a president on this or that issue but still honor his character and disposition. I like President Obama—his articulate and reflective persona, his intelligence and wryness, and his personal … [Read more...] about Things are bad and I miss him already (Guest Voice)
Boehner signals defeat..
Boehner signals defeat... ...of the Republican party. Or, at least, that's what it's beginning to look like. His leadership was marked by endless votes against Obamacare, even as the program became a national success. The 2013 shutdown of government, engineered by conservative Republicans, was a low point in what seems to have become an increasingly impossible … [Read more...] about Boehner signals defeat..