By Steve BittenbenderGRAYSON, Ky. (Reuters) - Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, walked out of jail on Tuesday after the U.S. district court judge who found her in contempt said he was satisfied licenses were being issued in accordance with a U.S. Supreme Court decision.U.S. District Judge David Bunning ordered her release … [Read more...] about She’s out (for now): Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis is out of jail
Happy birthday, Star Trek!
Star Trek -- the original science fiction series (TOS) -- debuted on NBC on September 8, 1966. It ran for 79 episodes and three seasons, through June 3, 1969. But its influence would dwarf that modest beginning. Star Trek would live on through four spin-off series (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, and Star Tret: Enterprise), an … [Read more...] about Happy birthday, Star Trek!
Hillary Clinton Again Evaded The Truth On Email Scandal In Two Interviews Around Labor Day Weekend
Hillary Clinton granted two interviews around the Labor Day weekend and was again faced with questions regarding the email scandal.This includes an interview with the Associated Press on Monday and an interview with Andrea Mitchell late last week. In both interviews she declined to apologize for her actions other than for a rather backhanded comment to Andrea Mitchell that, "I … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton Again Evaded The Truth On Email Scandal In Two Interviews Around Labor Day Weekend
Politics & Religion
It isn't uncommon for some American politicians to want the public to be governed by the former's religious beliefs. That might not be a good idea. An attempt to create a marriage between politics and religion tends to cause trouble for both, and the record of world history confirms this. When the Pilgrims boarded the Mayflower, they were fleeing from a place where the King’s … [Read more...] about Politics & Religion
Kim Davis Is More Like James F. Blake, the Bus Driver Who Had Rosa Parks Arrested
Comparing jailed Kentucky clerk Kim Davis to Rosa Parks is an insult to the legacy of the civil rights icon. The reality is Davis is more like bus driver James F. Blake, who had Parks arrested for refusing to give up her seat. Rosa Parks was not a government employee and acted as a private citizen who had grown sick and tired of having to sit in the back of the bus because of … [Read more...] about Kim Davis Is More Like James F. Blake, the Bus Driver Who Had Rosa Parks Arrested
Is Obama the Democrats’ Reagan?
Is Barack Obama's the Democrats' Reagan? The Christian Science Monitor's Linda Feldmann, in a cover story, looks at his time in office and concludes that while Obama has a large legacy, he can't yet be called transformative. Here are a few chunks of it: Now, 6-1/2 years into Obama’s presidency, the outlines of his legacy are clear: a major health reform that has added … [Read more...] about Is Obama the Democrats’ Reagan?
Politix Update: When Things Fell Seriously Apart & The Center Didn’t Hold
THINGS FALL APART; THE CENTER CANNOT HOLD / MERE ANARCHY IS LOOSED, AND EVERYWHERE / THE CEREMONY OF INNOCENCE IS DROWNED / THE BEST LACK ALL CONVICTION, WHILE THE WORST / ARE FULL OF PASSIONATE INTENSITY. / SURELY SOME REVELATION IS AT HAND / SURELY THE SECOND COMING IS AT HAND / THE SECOND COMING! HARDLY ARE THESE WORDS OUT / WHEN A VAST IMAGE OUT OF SPIRITUS MUNDI / … [Read more...] about Politix Update: When Things Fell Seriously Apart & The Center Didn’t Hold
Josh Duggar and the End of the Anti-Gay Crusaders (Guest Voice)
Josh Duggar and the End of the Anti-Gay Crusaders by Tina Dupuy I'd like to come out as the first person on record to praise Josh Duggar, former Executive Director of FRC (Family Research Council) Action for his participation in the online infidelity community known as Ashley Madison. Here's a guy—a reality TV star—who molested five young girls, four of whom were his sisters, … [Read more...] about Josh Duggar and the End of the Anti-Gay Crusaders (Guest Voice)
The US and the refugees
Germany's exceptional treatment of Syrian (and other) refugees is something the US needs to pay close attention to. I mean "the US" and not just a few State Department employees and maybe a scattering of news show producers on American TV. The latest surge in political refugees is the result of ISIS's presence in Syria. Let's not pretend that the continuing refugee crisis … [Read more...] about The US and the refugees
Krugman: Trump is Right on Economy
Paul Krugman makes the case that Donald Trump is right and Jeb Bush is not on the economy in The New York Times. During the (2012) campaign, Mr. Romney accused President Obama of favoring redistribution of income from the rich to the poor, and the truth is that Mr. Obama’s re-election did mean a significant move in that direction. Taxes on the top 1 percent went up … [Read more...] about Krugman: Trump is Right on Economy
Pope Francis The Merciful
Once again the leader of the Roman Catholic Church is making headlines because of his acts of mercy. Here is an excerpt from the Fox News story "Vatican will shelter 2 families fleeing war, hunger, as Pope calls on Europe to do the same". Francis said two of the Vatican's parishes will welcome two refugee families, but did not give details. A Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Ciro … [Read more...] about Pope Francis The Merciful
The Boss Who Fought for the Working Class
He was born into poverty in New Hampshire in 1811. His father was a struggling farmer. His mother did most of the other chores. He was a brilliant student, but the family often moved, looking for a better life—a couple of times so the father could avoid being put into debtor’s prison. At the age of 15, he dropped out of school and became a printer’s apprentice, sending much … [Read more...] about The Boss Who Fought for the Working Class
The right question about government
SAN FRANCISCO -- Many conservatives and most libertarians argue that every new law or regulation means that government is adding to the sum total of oppression and reducing the freedom of individuals. This way of looking at things greatly simplifies the political debate. Domestic issues are boiled down to the question of whether someone is "pro-government" or … [Read more...] about The right question about government
Labor Day, Then and Now
The United States Department of Labor (DOL), if anybody, should know what Labor Day means. DOL describes Labor Day as: Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, … [Read more...] about Labor Day, Then and Now
SciFi Weekend: Mr Robot Season 1 Finale; Fall Trailers For Arrow, SHIELD, iZombie, & Doctor Who; Continuum Season 4 Premiere
The first season finale of Mr. Robot took place after two weeks of big revelations including Darlene being Elliot's sister and, not only was Mr. Robot imaginary as many suspected from the start of the season, he was based on Elliot's real father. The hack planned by fsociety took back seat those two weeks, almost feeling like a McGuffin for the season, and it wasn't clear if … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Mr Robot Season 1 Finale; Fall Trailers For Arrow, SHIELD, iZombie, & Doctor Who; Continuum Season 4 Premiere
A random thought on a Sunday
The headline reads Angela Merkel: Europe’s Conscience in the Face of a Refugee Crisis. While this is a good thing it is German business that pushed this acceptance of 800,000 Syrian refugees - they need the labor. The birthrate in Germany is so low that it's population is expected to decrease by 20% in the next 2 or 3 decades so this is not an entirely altruistic move. The … [Read more...] about A random thought on a Sunday
The help that’s needed — and political help (Guest Voice)
The help that's needed -- and political help by Jordan Cooper Helping out a person in a time of peace is meaningful. Helping out a person in a time of need is remembered. However, it is different doing things for people in the political world than it is socially. Changing legislation takes months, years, or even decades. Changing policy and philosophy takes just as … [Read more...] about The help that’s needed — and political help (Guest Voice)
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Jeb Bush and that Name Thing
Jeb Bush and that Name Thing by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Jeb struggles to recreate 'inevitability' of Romney run --Can Jeb Bush Get Out From Behind His Family's Legacy? --Jeb Bush runs away from his family name --Inside Donald Trump's Efforts to Mock Jeb Bush Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Jeb Bush and that Name Thing
Obama Haters’ Heads Detonate over ‘DenaliGate’
Obama Haters' Heads Detonate over 'DenaliGate' by Dick Polman What could be more entertaining, on a hot summer day, than revisiting the American idiocracy, which is obsessed at the moment with the president's renaming of a mountain? I don't know where this episode ranks on the list of scandals - maybe somewhere between "terrorist fist bump" and the tan suit - but nevertheless … [Read more...] about Obama Haters’ Heads Detonate over ‘DenaliGate’
Cartoon: Europe and Dead Baby Refugee
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: Europe and Dead Baby Refugee