Campaigns for president often take unexpected twists and turns at this stage of the game, six to eight months before the real contests begin in Iowa and New Hampshire. The polls now represent more of a popularity contest than a true idea of the support a candidate will receive when the votes are more meaningful. At various times in past campaigns, candidates who led the polls … [Read more...] about Trump and Sanders: A Strange Duo
Trump migrant proposals could be ‘catastrophic’ to US and Mexico, experts say
MEXICO CITY — Presidential candidate Donald Trump's calls to impound the money undocumented workers send home and to jack up fees for Mexicans crossing the border legally each day could prove harmful to the economies of both countries, Mexican experts said Monday. Even proponents of Trump's immigration stance said some aspects of his platform are impractical… … [Read more...] about Trump migrant proposals could be ‘catastrophic’ to US and Mexico, experts say
Cartoon: Hillary’s emails
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Elvis stamp sends wrong message to youth (Guest Voice)
Elvis stamp sends wrong message to youth By Rabbi Ben Kamin ENCINITAS, California — The Postal Service has now released an Elvis “Forever” stamp. Some of us opposed the original Elvis stamp, released by the Postal Service in 1993—even if we appreciated Elvis and respected his obvious admiration for black-style vocalization. But Elvis Presley should not have a stamp in … [Read more...] about Elvis stamp sends wrong message to youth (Guest Voice)
Trump flunks immigration (Guest Voice)
Trump flunks immigration by Ruth Marcus Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump's immigration proposal rests on three assumptions: that immigration hurts American workers; that illegal immigration, in particular, is linked to violent crime; and that illegal immigrants drain government resources. Each of these beliefs is belied by the available academic … [Read more...] about Trump flunks immigration (Guest Voice)
Ghosts that Haunt the Children of Latino Immigrants
When I was a small boy living in Latin America, I was scared of “duendes y fantasmas” -- goblins and ghosts. Fortunately, they appeared mostly in dreams and eventually faded away. Over at the New York Times, Héctor Tobar writes that different monsters and ghosts haunt the dreams of Latino children these days. Some monsters and ghouls are pretty scary. For example, … [Read more...] about Ghosts that Haunt the Children of Latino Immigrants
15 Reasons Why Trump’s Plan To End Birthright Citizenship Is A Horrible Idea (Guest Voice)
Donald Trump doesn’t want children born in America to get U.S. citizenship if their parents are in the country illegally, as a part of his 100-200 billion dollar deportation plan . Birthright citizenship, legally known as jus soli guarantees the right of citizenship to people born on American soil. Birthright is currently guaranteed by the 14th… … [Read more...] about 15 Reasons Why Trump’s Plan To End Birthright Citizenship Is A Horrible Idea (Guest Voice)
Women can decide elections, but do not
Today, August 18, 2015, is the 95th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920 which gave women the right to vote. When women fought for the vote, some men and politicians argued that women would simply vote as their husbands did which would be giving two votes to one person. The more important concern was that women, who would be the majority of voters, … [Read more...] about Women can decide elections, but do not
Clinton is her own worst enemy
WASHINGTON -- This isn't about whether Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic nomination, which is likely. It isn't even about whether she becomes our next president, which she has a better chance of doing than anyone else. It's about basic respect -- for us and for the truth. Why, when she took office as secretary of state, did she decide to route official emails through … [Read more...] about Clinton is her own worst enemy
The Berlin Wall: Where Is it Now?
On Thursday, August 13, a very special segment of the Berlin Wall was unveiled at the U.S. Diplomacy Center in Washington, D.C. (above), presently under construction. It is one of approximately 54,000, 2.6 ton reinforced concrete slabs, each measuring over 10 feet high and 4 feet wide, that were used to construct the infamous Wall. On the 25th anniversary of the … [Read more...] about The Berlin Wall: Where Is it Now?
Ending Birthright Citizenship As A Republican Rallying Cry
Donald Trump's newest enemy isn't another presidential candidate or celebrity TV host. It's a constitutional amendment from 1868. In his first policy paper, the real estate tycoon laid out Sunday his plan to reform immigration in the United States. He proposed a wall along the border with Mexico, improved job security for Americans and the end… … [Read more...] about Ending Birthright Citizenship As A Republican Rallying Cry
‘The Cartel’: A love letter to Mexico (Book Review)
'The Cartel': A love letter to Mexico by Esther J. Cepeda Washington Post Writers Group CHICAGO -- Don Winslow's epic new novel, "The Cartel," about Mexican drug lord Adan Barrera's desperate moves to stay on top of a quickly changing political and competitive landscape, couldn't have been released at a better time. The book, which begins with a Joaquin "El … [Read more...] about ‘The Cartel’: A love letter to Mexico (Book Review)
Breaking News: The Northwest Wildfires – Active Duty Troops Deployed (Updated)
Update: The National Interagency Fire Center: For the first time since 2006, the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho is mobilizing active duty military personnel to serve as firefighters to assist with wildfire suppression efforts. Currently, approximately 95 large wildfires are burning about 1.1 million acres in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, … [Read more...] about Breaking News: The Northwest Wildfires – Active Duty Troops Deployed (Updated)
Cartoon: Democrats Panicking
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Jeb Bush, seemingly perfect on paper, just hasn’t caught on with GOP voters
DES MOINES, Iowa — On paper, Jeb Bush is the perfect establishment candidate for the Republican presidential nomination: A two-term governor of a crucial swing state who oversaw economic expansion and spearheaded education reform. A conservative, but with a cerebral, optimistic tone that probably won't enrage moderate voters, unlike the unabashed social-issue warriors in the … [Read more...] about Jeb Bush, seemingly perfect on paper, just hasn’t caught on with GOP voters
Why I like Jeb Bush (Guest Voice)
Why I like Jeb Bush by Jordan Cooper Once people begin to start to look at the facts people they'll be able to see unrequited truths: Jeb Bush was taught to be a man and stand up for bringing out the best in America as its leader. He could honestly boost any American's life if he is in national public office. For too long already, the liberal media has tried to sketch … [Read more...] about Why I like Jeb Bush (Guest Voice)
A Real Argument Against the Iran Deal
Josh Marshall speculates on what may be the real (but unspoken) argument against the Iran deal in some quarters of the Middle East on Talking Points Memo. With all the commentary about the Iran, it is worth noting that there is an argument against the deal. It's just not one that most opponents feel able or comfortable making publicly. It goes something like this. The … [Read more...] about A Real Argument Against the Iran Deal
Life Imitates The Simpsons
Homer Simpson and company were ahead of their time. Some gags in their show are now reality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In 1998, Homer and his family were able to eat airplane food without … [Read more...] about Life Imitates The Simpsons
Donald Trump and the Republican Base
Ezra Klein has a great piece up over at VOX: The Republican Party doesn’t want to believe its voters agree with Trump. But they do. The Republican Party wants to believe that Trump's success is only because of his star power but it's not. A majority of the Republican base agree with his position on issues as vague as they may be. The Republican contenders for the … [Read more...] about Donald Trump and the Republican Base
Cartoon: Jeb Bush Super PAC
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